Starting your career in Germany! Building confidence and orientation in the job search process

May 27, 2026, 4:00 p.m. (CEST)

A workshop for students of Faculty 5: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

Time: May 27, 2026, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Registration close: May 25, 2026, 11:59 p.m. (CEST)
Lecturer: Maira Camacho van den Hurk
Event language: English
Meeting mode: in presence
Venue: Faculty 5
Room 4.282
Pfaffenwaldring 47, 4th floor
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This three-hour in-person workshop is designed for international students who are busy with or preparing for their first job search in the German labor market. It provides a supportive space to better understand common challenges, expectations, and develop strategies to stay confident and focused during the transition from university to professional life.

Through short inputs, interactive exercises, and guided discussion, participants gain clarity about the job search process in a new cultural and professional context and practice how to present their individual strengths to succeed in the job market. 

The workshop focuses on strengthening confidence, exploring resilience and giving orientation to support participants approaching their job search with greater clarity, calm, and self-trust.

This workshop aims to support you in…

  • Understanding expectations and dynamics of the job market
  • Gaining clarity and orientation for searching your first job
  • Building confidence in dealing with uncertainties
  • Identifying and communicating your strengths effectively
  • Defining clear next steps for your career entry

Please note that this event will not be recorded and a registration is necessary because places are limited. There will be no classes in week 22 due to the Pentecost break. If you would like to participate in this workshop, please note that it will be held in person. Kindly register only if you can confirm your attendance on-site. Thank you in advance!

Registration: Click on the Registration button and follow the instructions to sign up. It is necessary to fill out the "name" text field with the following information: NAME - GENDER (F/M/D/N.A.) - NATIONALITY - STUDY PROGRAM.

After signing up, you will receive a confirmation of your registration via email.

This event is part of the DAAD funded FiT-US Project and a collaboration with the International Service Point of Faculty 5.

Registration 

International students of Faculty 5
Division 2 – International Office, FIT-US Team

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