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Finding the right job as an international student can feel challenging, but the right tools make all the difference. In this talk, we will look at how to search for jobs effectively, read and understand job adverts, and use networking to open doors. We will also touch on important legal matters you should know when applying for work. This session is all about giving you practical advice and confidence as you take your first steps into the German job market.
Speaker: Janina Velme, Career advisor at the employment agency Agentur für Arbeit Bayreuth-Hof
Take advantage of your lunch break and simply drop by (Campus Hof). The room number will be announced soon.
Are you an international student thinking about your next career steps in Germany? Join our Career Talk series, where alumni from well-known companies share their personal experiences of moving from university life into the professional world.
In their talks, they discuss:
- How to apply successfully – tips for internships and job applications
- Entering the job market – strategies for landing your first full-time position
- Starting your career in Germany – practical advice for your first workplace experience
You will gain valuable insights into career paths, daily work routines, and application processes while receiving first-hand tips directly from professionals who have already made the transition.
The event is open to international students of all study programs and offers the perfect opportunity to exchange knowledge, learn about industry-specific experiences, and ask your own questions.
After the presentations, you are warmly invited to join us for a networking buffet, where you can connect with alumni and fellow students in an informal setting.
👉 Please note: Seats are limited! Registration is open from 2 October until 9 October.
Don’t miss this chance to prepare for your career in Germany and build your professional network!
In einer zunehmend digitalisierten Welt spielt Künstliche Intelligenz (KI) eine immer wichtigere Rolle, insbesondere im Bewerbungsprozess. In diesem Workshop wird Carolin Martin von Karrierecoach München die Grundlagen der KI in der Personalauswahl beleuchten und zeigen, wie KI-Tools effektiv nutzbar sind, um den Bewerbungsprozess zu optimieren.
Themen sind:
- Einführung in KI-Tools
- Vorteile und Herausforderungen aus Sicht von Unternehmen und BewerberInnen
- Einsatz von Screening-Bots für Lebensläufe (CV Parser)
- Optimierung des eigenen Bewerbungs-Profils für KI-Systeme
- Tipps zur Gestaltung von Lebenslauf, Anschreiben und Online-Präsenz (insbesondere LinkedIn) mit Hilfe von KI-Tools wie ChatGPT, Perplexity, u.a.
- Vorstellung einiger Tools für KI-gestützte Interviewsimulation
- Tipps für den Bewerbungsprozess in der neuen KI-Welt
Eine Anmeldung ist nicht erforderlich. Der Career Service sendet Ihnen den Zoom-Link für die Veranstaltung per E-Mail zu.
Internships are excellent opportunities to gain important professional experience, to develop professionally and personally and to find out which tasks or which job might be suitable for your future career path. However, there are also pitfalls and it is up to you to ensure that the internship offers added value to both you and your employer. This workshop will also give you lots of tips on how to organize yourself well, make contacts and position yourself. Especially when you are an international student applying for an internship in Germany, it might be interesting for you to learn more about the typical German business conduct and what to expect when working in Germany. But we will cover also general aspects of how to be successful in your internship which is why we invite German and international students to join this course.
Focus points:
- Criterias and value of internships
- How to make the best of your tasks as an intern
- Learning about jobs and the job market in Germany
- Applying for an internship in Germany
- Actively building your professional network
- Your internship is just a starting point for more
- Understanding more about the German Business conduct
- Start learning “how to work” - dealing with uncertainty, tradeoffs in quality and time, prioritizing
- Growing through feedback
- Dealing with conflicts and team dynamics
- Learning to read social structures
- The biggest traps – and how to avoid them
- How to find a mentor
- Creating a win-win situation for the company and my internship
No registration is required. The Career Service will send the Zoom link for the event by email.
Job Portals of Hof University
Hof University offers you the two job portals StellenHof and Hochschuljobbörse, for searches for (part-time) jobs, internships, working student positions and theses.
For more information regarding the search strategy, as well as other general job portals, please visit our Moodle.
StellenHof
The StellenHof portal is a protected area that only students of Hof University can view.
The portal contains a large number of job advertisements from Germany and abroad. All offers on StellenHof have been received by the university directly from companies and institutions in order to make them known among the students.
These offers can, but do not necessarily have to be published in other job portals on the internet.
Please login to see the job offers:
Hochschuljobbörse
The Hochschuljobbörse is a joint portal with 18 other, mainly Bavarian universities. Companies post their job ads here themselves and present themselves in a company profile. From start-ups to established corporations - here you will find all the information you need to optimize your career planning.
The Hochschuljobbörse is the control centre for all career enthusiasts! Here you will find up-to-date information on career events as well as exclusive insights into the world of top companies during the “Praxistage”.
Additional offers
Praxistage are "join in days"
Praxistage are aimed at students of engineering, computer science, economics and social sciences and give you additional opportunities to get to know many companies, build your personal network and gain further insight into your professional practice.
Look over the shoulder of a professional during the workday, visit labs, construction sites, manufacturing plants, etc. Deepen your industry knowledge through company presentations, (online) workshops, etc. Provided there are enough offers for your field of expertise, you can experience 10 different companies or organizations during these 10 working days.
Use the Praxistage for your career
Make contacts for your practical study semester, your bachelor or master thesis, a working student job or use this opportunity to get to know your potential future employer for your career start. Build up your own network! Perhaps one or the other company will also become important for you later on.
The next Practical Days Summer Edition will take place from 23 to 30 July 2025. Register now!
