Workshops for International Students

Date: Thursday, 16 November 2023, 5-6.40 p.m

Speaker: Andrew Cerniski, English, Inc.

Venue: Online via Zoom

Organiser: International Office

Language: Workshop will be held in English

Contents of the Workshop:

Interested in an internship, working student position or a permanent job in Germany and in applying for it in English? That's where this talk is meant to help. We'll focus on creating compelling CVs and cover letters and on presenting yourself convincingly in interviews – using English as your lingua franca but adapting your approach to fit customs and tendencies of the German context. You'll also receive tips on where to look for Internship/job opportunities in Germany. The talk will be held in English by a native speaker.

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Date: Wednesday, 22 November 2023, 4-8 p.m.

Speaker: Jörg Wunderer, Karrierecoach München, supported by Techniker Krankenkasse

Venue: On campus; room to be announced

Organiser: International Office

Language: Workshop will be held in English

Contents of workshop:

In this workshop, we delve into the essential success factors for succeeding in a job/internship interview. Learn how to understand your strengths, define and communicate your unique selling proposition (USP) and master the art of storytelling in interviews. Equip yourself with proven strategies and techniques to present confidently and answer situational questions convincingly.

The workshop agenda includes:

• Success Factors and Self Analysis
  • Success Factors in the application process
  • Self Analysis, defining your USP
• How to succeed in the interview process
  • Create your individual job story board
  • Be a STAR in a job interview: How to use story telling to illustrate your strengths
  • How to answer to situational questions
  • Prepare and practice your personal self presentation
  • Self Marketing and communicating your USP

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Date: Thursday, 14 December 2023, 5-6.30 p.m.

Speaker: Beate Reichenwallner, Agentur für Arbeit Regensburg & Michael Dutz, Studentenwerk Ndb./Opf

Venue: Online via Zoom

Organiser: Agentur für Arbeit Regensburg and Studentenwerk Ndb./Opf

Language: Lecture will be held in English

Contents of lecture:

A lecture for international students on the subject of study financing and labour market conditions in Bavaria.
You will receive informations about counselling services and support options from Agentur für Arbeit and Studentenwerk Niederbayern/Oberpfalz.

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Date: Monday, 17 April 2023, 5-8 p.m.

Speaker: Dr. Branko Woischwill, Hesse/Schrader, supported by Techniker Krankenkasse

Venue: Online via Zoom

Organiser: International Office

Language: Workshop will be held in English

Contents of the Workshop:

This workshop is designed to provide participants with an overview of networking models, as well as practical insights into how networking works in the digital age, including on platforms such as LinkedIn. Networking is a crucial skill for professionals in today's global business environment. The ability to connect with others, build relationships, and leverage those relationships to achieve your goals can be the key to success. However, networking can also be challenging, particularly when it comes to building trust and establishing meaningful connections.

In this workshop, we will explore both the theory and practice of networking. We will begin by examining different networking models and strategies, and how they can be applied in different situations. We will then turn our attention to the practical aspects of networking, including how to use social media and digital platforms to connect with others, and how to build trust and rapport in networking situations.

This workshop will cover the following topics:

• Overview of networking models and strategies
• Networking in the digital age: how to use LinkedIn and other platforms effectively
• Building trust and rapport in networking situations
• Overcoming common networking challenges
• Leveraging networking relationships for professional success

Registration for this event is no longer possible.

Date: Monday, 15 May 2023, 4-5.30 p.m.

Speaker: Isabel Blumrich, Schneider Electric

Venue: Online via MS Teams

Organiser: International Office

Language: Lecture will be held in English

Contents of lecture:

When being in a recruiting process you come to the point when you are requested to tell your salary expectation. But how to do it? What´s the best strategy to negotiate salaries, where can you get market data? And what´s important from employers perspective? Isabel Blumrich, Talent Management Lead at Schneider Electric, will answer those questions in the career talk about “Salary negotiation”.

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Date: Friday, 9 December 2022, 13.00-17.00

Speaker: Dr. Branko Woischwill, Hesse/Schrader, supported by Techniker Krankenkasse

Venue: On campus; room to be announced

Organiser: International Office

Contents of workshop

Note: Workshop will be held in English

Registration for this event is no longer possible.

Date: Tuesday, 13 December 2022, 16.00-18.00

Speakers: Beate Reichenwallner, Agentur für Arbeit Regensburg; Michael Dutz, Studentenwerk Niederbayern/Oberpfalz

Venue: Online via Zoom

Organiser: Agentur für Arbeit Regensburg

Contents of lecture

Note: The lecture will be held in English.

Registration for this event is no longer possible.