Made in Mannheim – FIT for Career
We want to support you in planning your career and make sure you feel prepared for entering the (German) job market after your graduation. Each semester, we host various events that are designed to help you start your career as part of our DAAD-funded program Made in Mannheim – FIT for Career – an offer which exclusively addresses our international degree-seeking students.
Please note: Registration is required for all events. We will inform you via e-mail once the registration starts.
All events at a glance
| Offer | When? | What can you expect? |
|---|---|---|
| German courses: German@Work | once a week during lecture period (You will receive an overview of the individual course dates via e-mail once the registration starts.) | Our German courses are exclusively designed for international students in English-taught degree programs who want to start their career in Germany. The courses are offered each semester on 5 different levels, ranging from A1.2 to B1.2. Each course includes 4 teaching units per week (3 in-class units, 1 Moodle unit). |
| Information Session at the Employment Agency Mannheim “Working in Germany (101)” | 7 March, 12:00 to 14:00 | Get an overview of the possibilities and restrictions for you as international student when working while studying and finding a job after graduation in Germany. Familiarize with the application process and the required documents, and find out how the University of Mannheim and the Employment Agency Mannheim can support you on your way to the German job market. Language of event is English. |
| Individual CV Checks | 30-minutes slots on several dates from March to May (You will receive an overview of all available slots via e-mail once the registration starts.) | Are you currently applying to a company in Germany and want to update your CV accordingly? Get professional feedback and detailed advice on language, layout and content of your CV and find out which German peculiarities should be considered. Your CV can be written in English OR German. The CV Checks are offered as in-person appointments on campus and as online appointments via zoom. |
| Intensive Application Training | 11 March and 18 March, 17:15 to 18:45 | The intensive workshop is offered in cooperation with Welcome Center Rhein-Neckar and looks in detail at the different steps of the application process. In practical exercises, you will learn how to use job portals for your systematic job search and how to interpret job postings correctly. You will also work on your application documents and even draft an individual cover letter for a current job opening with the trainer’s support. Language of event is English. |
| Future Skills #1 Tax Clinic | 20 March, 15:30 to 17:00 | Learn how to handle taxes as an international student in Germany from Dr. Alexander Putz, lawyer and tax advisor. Event will be online. Language of event is English. |
| Company Visit to 3iPro | 3 April, 11:00 to 16:00 | Together, we will visit 3iPro, a highly innovative project management company based in Mannheim. After an introductory presentation about the company and their projects, we will first have a snack for lunch, and then go on to see two of the company’s projects become reality at their construction sites. Language of event is English. |
| Future Skills #2 Career Fair Warm-Up | 8 April, 10:00 to 12:00 | From 8 to 10 April, numerous companies will present themselves on the university’s campus at the annual Career Fair, which is hosted by the Career Network. At the Career Fair Warm-Up, we fix you up for your visit to the fair! Let’s have breakfast together and talk about the best ways of introducing yourself to potential future employers at the fair with an expert from Welcome Center Rhein-Neckar and representatives of the Mannheim based company Osapiens. Language of event is English. |
| International Alumni Night #backintown | 29 April, 18:00 to 21:00 | Get inspired by the success stories of our international graduates and expand your professional network. Language of event is English.tories of our graduates and make new contacts for your professional network. |
| Job Interview Training | tba | This two-day workshop provides strategies on how to prepare for a job interview in terms of content and addresses additional aspects which might require your attention in such a setting. These include general appearance, outfit, body language etc. as well as German peculiarities. Furthermore, you get the opportunity to simulate a job interview and receive professional feedback from the trainer right away. Language of event is English. |
Further links on networking and job search
At the University:
LinkedIn – International students and graduates of the University of Mannheim
Absolventum - Alumni network of the University of Mannheim
AStA Job Board – Job board of the General Student's Committee (AStA)
MINT-Marktplatz – Career fair of the School of Business Informatics and Mathematics
Mannheim Forum – Multidisciplinary conference organized by students, with company speed datings
Q-Summit – Conference for entrepreneurship and innovation organized by students
Career Network – Career service unit of the University of Mannheim
CareerFair – Career fair of the CareerNetwork
Outside the University:
Agentur für Arbeit – Nationwide job board
Welcome Center Rhein-Neckar – Regional welcome portal for international professionals
Make it in Germany – Welcome portal of the Federal Government for international professionals
Mannheim my Future – Life and work in Mannheim
International students obviously need a lot of support when making the transition to a new country. The Step by Step program offered by the International Office helped me a lot with understanding German culture and working environment. The various events offered range from “Applying for Internships” to “International Students & Taxation”. The Step by Step initiative comprehensively covers the needs of International students!
Vishal Sharma from India, student of the Mannheim Master in Management (MMM) / Foto NN
Participating in the Step by Step workshop was the best decision I made during my studies in Mannheim. Not only did I learn something valuable and useful for my future profession, but I also received helpful feedback on what I can improve in order to have better job opportunities in Germany and to integrate better into German society. All foreigners share the same concerns due to worries about the future and problems associated with integration. Workshops like the ones of Step by Step help us all to overcome these problems.
Valeria Lebedieva from the Ukraine, student of the bachelor's program in Psychology
Our co-operation partners:
Contact:
Credit: Katrin Glückler
Miriam Kucher (she/her)
Advisor Career Entry International Degree-Seeking Students, Coordinator Made in Mannheim – FIT for Career
University of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
International Office
L 1, 1 – Room 109
68161 Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
International Office
L 1, 1 – Room 109
68161 Mannheim
Consultation hour(s):
Book an appointment for an individual consultation:
https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/about/centers-institutions-affiliates-and-partners/international-office/consultation-hours-international-degree-seeking-students/
Book an appointment for an individual consultation:
https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/about/centers-institutions-affiliates-and-partners/international-office/consultation-hours-international-degree-seeking-students/
Office hours:
Visit my office without an appointment on Tuesdays from 9–11 a.m. (open office hours).
Visit my office without an appointment on Tuesdays from 9–11 a.m. (open office hours).