Job application training for internationals - How to Apply and work in Germany

Online Workshop

Contact

Name

Jannik Roman Braß

Contact for Organizational Matters

Telephone

workPhone
+49 241 80 94413

E-Mail

E-Mail

Contact

Name

Ralitza Bliznakov

Contact for Content-Related Matters

Telephone

workPhone
+49 241 80 99118

E-Mail

E-Mail

Key Info

Basic Information

Topic:
Career
Staff Development Measures:
Yes
Spheres of Action:
Promote internationalization
Format:
Online
Institution:
Center for Young Academics
Participation Fee:
Free

Description

In this seminar you will learn to find your job in Germany. On the first day you have the chance to formulate your application for the German job market. On the second day you get all tips you need for the job interview and you will practice the correct answers to typical interview questions. Finally on the third day you will be informed about legal formalities within the German job market and you will do an excursion through the German business etiquette and corporate culture.

Content

First topic - my application for the German job market

  • My job expectations

  • How to find the appropriate company?

  • Analysis of the job ad

  • How to present your competencies in the proper light?

  • CV and cover letter for the German job market

  • My application (After the seminar you can have your application documents checked by e-mail)

In the first topic you learn to write a successful application for the German job market.
You have the chance to go over your own CV and cover letter individually.


Second topic – Successful in the job interview

  • Whom German companies are looking for?

  • What is expected in a job interview?

  • My questions to the enterprise

  • The etiquette manual for the interview

  • Job interviews via telephone and skype

  • Frequently asked questions – tips

  • Frequently asked questions – training

In the second topic you learn to manage the job interview successful.
In a final exercise you have the chance to practice usual interview questions.

Third topic – Business etiquette and corporate culture

  • From the job interview to the employment contract (content negotiation, legal formalities)

  • Corporate culture in Germany

  • Business etiquette and communication

  • The first 100 days in your job – tips for the qualifying period and the onboarding process

In the third topic we discuss the corporate culture in German companies.
You learn all about the German business etiquette and you get tips for the qualifying period.

A check of your application documents is possible at the end of the workshop days or later by e-mail.

Participation Requirements

Technical requirements:

PC/laptop, microphone, loudspeaker, Internet & optional camera

Target Audience

Doctoral candidates, who are registered in the Doctoral Academy

Appointments

Number:2023-DOC-431
Date:28/11/2023 to 30/11/2023
08:30 - 16:30
Place:

You will get the access link to the above-mentioned event via email at least 3 days before the start date. If you are registering on short notice, please email the contact for organizational matters to receive the access link.

Slots: up to 16
Registration:RWTH-SingleSignOn
External registration