Internships are often the first step for students on the German job market. But getting an internship as an international student can be a challenge. Expectations, language barriers and unfamiliarity with hiring practices here can be overwhelming at first. Therefore, it is important to understand effective search and application strategies. This workshop is specifically designed to provide international students valuable insights into the internship application process in order to boost participants' confidence when searching for internships in Germany.

Objectives: Participants will gain knowledge of effective search techniques and German application standards as well as insights into the culture. There will also be tips on how to deal with legal requirements depending on the type of internship and nationality. Another focus is on unsolicited applications and job fairs and their potential contribution to finding an internship.

Contents:

• Search strategies, including various internship search engines
• Contents of internship applications in Germany
• Empowering international students with regard to their unique selling points
• Legal framework for internships for international students
• Benefits of internships for your own career path

Language: English

Speaker: Björn Kirschbaum has over eight years of experience as a coach and trainer at the Career Service of the Ruhr University Bochum, specializing in supporting international students in their transition to the German job market. He is also a certified systemic consultant with additional expertise in work and organizational psychology. expertise in work and organizational psychology.

Location: The event will take place online. You will receive the event link one or two days prior to the event.

The International Career Service Rhine-Main (ICS RM) offers international students and students with a history of migration from universities in the Rhine-Main region various workshops and events to support them in taking advantage of job opportunities in the Rhine-Main region and launching a dream career in the region. To this end, the colleges and universities in Frankfurt, Darmstadt, Wiesbaden and Mainz are cooperating as your interface to the regional job market and start-up ecosystem.