From February 12 to 16, 2024, the first joint Career Week of Berlin and Brandenburg universities will take place. Students and graduates from participating institutions are invited to spend a week exploring their professional perspectives and preparing for their career entry.
The Career Service of the Freie Universität Berlin is participating with the following events:
You can find the entire program for Career Week HERE: https://www.fu-berlin.de/sites/career/_ressourcen/CS_Veranstaltungen_Ressourcen/Career-Week_Flyer_WiSe2023_241.pdf
Our German-language offerings:
Wednesday, 07.02.2024, 16:30-19:15
Unconscious Bias: Challenges for Applicants
This workshop provides an introduction to the topic of Unconscious Bias, referring to unconscious prejudices - often based on societal stereotypes or personal experiences - that influence our perception, decisions, and actions without us being aware of it.
Wednesday, 14.02.2024, 18:00-19:30
Career Opportunities at the EU
Have you ever thought about a career at the European Union but hesitated due to the complex career paths and application procedures?
Friday, 16.02.2024, 10:00-17:00
Stimmtraining
Presenting content clearly and convincingly with a strong voice is a skill that inherently exists in all of us. However, often one cannot convey their message as they would like. Breathing, voice, language, gestures, and facial expressions accompany spoken words. Whether for the next presentation, oral exams, or job interviews - learn in this workshop to synchronize body and voice and use them strategically to appear confident and convincing.
Our English-language offerings:
Tuesday, 13.02.2024, 13:00-14:00
Career Opportunities in Berlin
The workshop will provide you some information on Berlin - not as a party location or tourist destination, but as a place for your career. It´s all about finding your job in Berlin and how to get access to the most vibrant city and start-up eco-system of Europe. You will learn a bit about Berlin's economic structure and you'll get advice on how to find a suitable job or company. Afterwards you can ask questions and Rouven will try to answer them as best as possible.
Wednesday, 14.02.2024, 9:00-12:00
Great Applications: Using Digital Tools and Generative AI (ChatGPT) in Job Applications
The job search can feel challenging and overwhelming. Where am I going? What do I want to do? For students entering the job market or looking for an internship, it can also be difficult to translate your experiences into concrete competencies that fit the job posting. What am I good at? How do I stand out? The internet can sometimes feel like a sea of conflicting advice, ideas, and new technologies, and it can be hard to know how to approach applying for jobs in the contemporary world in a way that aligns with your values, showcases your talents, and resonates with potential employers.
Wednesday, 14.02.2024, 14:30-17:30
Successful Interviewing
The process of interviewing can be more intimidating than it needs to be if you’re not sure what to expect, how to prepare, or what the interviewer expects from you. In this workshop, you’ll learn what makes an interview successful, the types of questions to expect, and how to effectively prepare. You will also learn how to impress in an interview from the moment you send your application to the follow-up email, as well as what we look for as modern hiring managers.
Thursday, 15.02.2024, 09:00-12:00 – Part 1
Friday, 16.02.2024, 09:00-12:00 – Part 2
Working in Germany
Successfully launching your career in Germany requires not only a basic knowledge of how to search for a job, correctly formulate your cover letter and application, and market your skills, but also a solid understanding of what German employers value in an applicant, as well as how the German job market functions.
Friday, 16.02.2024, 14:30-17:30
All Things LinkedIn
Getting started on LinkedIn can be overwhelming. Having a profile and connecting with others is merely scratching the surface. In this workshop you will learn how to make the most of networking through LinkedIn.
