Careers for International Students

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Working in Germany after Studies

Advising and Job Market Integration for International Graduates

Getting onto the job market in Germany can sometimes seem a difficult feat to international students, who may initially not be so familiar with its procedures or standard application rules, or perhaps do not feel so confident with their German skills and are somewhat wary of the cultural differences that may await them in the workplace.

The Career Center offers many training sessions and seminars for international students to support them in finding their dream job in Germany. We also provide information on many topics related to the application process in several different languages to give you a great start in initiating your own applications. Further, we offer application checks in English.

 

Application materials always include a cover letter and resume. These documents should be specifically tailored to the job description in order to clearly highlight your skills. Please read our detailed FAQs on how to put together your application materials.

Career Center Offers

All of the Career Center's seminars are open to international students once they have sufficient German skills.

During the information event Working in Germany after university studies? international students receive information about the German job market and legal framework conditions from the staff at the Federal Employment Agency and City of Aachen Immigration Office.

In our seminar "Apply but how" participants learn important information about the application process, such as how to find job postings, how to recognize a suitable position, and what to pay attention to in application materials.

Once you have completed your application materials, we invite you to take part in an application portfolio check. We take a detailed look at your materials from the point of view of the hiring company and their human resources team. We also work with you to create a personal strategy for your application process. You can arrange an appointment by emailing career@rwth-aachen.de.

We are of course also happy to advise you on all questions about a career in Germany.

You've finally been called in for an interview. But how can you optimally prepare? Read our tips for a successful interview. You can also register for an interview training, during which experienced hiring personnel from other companies give you feedback about your performance. This format offers you the optimal opportunity to simulate a conversation in German and to test our your impression on German employers.

The following English-language seminars specifically aim to ease international students' entry in the German job market.

The English-language seminar Working in Germany allows international students to understand particularities of the German job market. Participants can also become aware of their own special skills and possibilities.

In the seminar Applying in Germany – Training Session in English participants receive guidance while working on sample application materials for the German job market.