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 HWS events at a glance
| Offer | When? | What can you expect? |
|---|---|---|
| German courses: German@Work | once a week during lecture period (see below) | German@Work is exclusively designed for international students in English-taught degree programs who want to start their career in Germany. |
| German@Work A1.1 | Mondays, 1:30 to 4 p.m. | German language lessons with vocational focus comprising 4 teaching units per week (3 in-class units + 1 Moodle unit) |
| German@Work A1.2 | Wednesdays, 1:45 to 4:15 p.m. | German language lessons with vocational focus comprising 4 teaching units per week (3 in-class units + 1 Moodle unit) |
| German@Work A2.1 | Fridays, 8:30 to 11 a.m. | German language lessons with vocational focus comprising 4 teaching units per week (3 in-class units + 1 Moodle unit) |
| German@Work A2.2 | Fridays, 12 to 2:30 p.m. | German language lessons with vocational focus comprising 4 teaching units per week (3 in-class units + 1 Moodle unit) |
| German@Work B1.1 | Thursdays, 5:15 to 7:45 p.m. | German language lessons with vocational focus comprising 4 teaching units per week (3 in-class units + 1 Moodle unit) |
| German@Work B1.2 | Mondays, 5:15 to 7:45 p.m. | German language lessons with vocational focus comprising 4 teaching units per week (3 in-class units + 1 Moodle unit) |
| German@Work B2.1 | Wednesdays, 1:45 to 4:15 p.m. | German language lessons with vocational focus comprising 4 teaching units per week (3 in-class units + 1 Moodle unit) |
| German@Work B2.2 | Tuesdays, 1:45 to 4:15 p.m. | German language lessons with vocational focus comprising 4 teaching units per week (3 in-class units + 1 Moodle unit) |
| Confident and mentally strong in the application process | Monday, 28 September, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Applying for jobs can be really challenging at the moment: Rejections, high pressure to succeed, and uncertainty about what German employers expect can quickly lead to stress, self-doubt, and feeling overwhelmed. This online workshop helps you to gain clarity about your personal profile and to identify your key strengths. You learn how to present your skill set clearly in your CV and job interviews. At the same time, you will create more structure in your application process and strengthen your mental resilience. |
| Intensive Application Training | Thursday, 22 October and Thursday, 29 October, 3:30 to 5 p.m. | This two-day 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. |
| Individual CV Checks | tba | Our 30-minutes online coaching address those who are currently in the application process and updating their resume for companies in Germany. In a 1:1 session, you get detailed feedback on language, layout and content of your CV and learn about German peculiarities in CV writing from an expert. Your CV can be in English OR German. |
| International Alumni Night #backintown | Wednesday, 4 November, 6 to 9 p.m. | Get inspired by the success stories of our international graduates and expand your professional network. Language of event is English. |
| Job Interview Training | Friday, 20 November | The training 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 specific German peculiarities. You also get the chance to simulate a job interview and receive professional feedback from the trainer right away. Language of event is English. |
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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
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):
Please book an appointment for an individual consultation with me at
https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/about/centers-institutions-affiliates-and-partners/international-office/consultation-hours-international-degree-seeking-students/miriam-kucher/
Please book an appointment for an individual consultation with me at
https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/about/centers-institutions-affiliates-and-partners/international-office/consultation-hours-international-degree-seeking-students/miriam-kucher/
Office hours:
Visit my office without an appointment during our open office hours on Tuesdays from 9 to 11 a.m.
For questions on working as an international student, meet me online without an appointment on Mondays from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at
https://uni-mannheim.zoom-x.de/j/65836831088?pwd=Z1IQgFfialmNjsqkm63jIZyO99aazw.1
Visit my office without an appointment during our open office hours on Tuesdays from 9 to 11 a.m.
For questions on working as an international student, meet me online without an appointment on Mondays from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at
https://uni-mannheim.zoom-x.de/j/65836831088?pwd=Z1IQgFfialmNjsqkm63jIZyO99aazw.1