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What should I keep in mind if my plan is to work in Germany after graduation?

The ideal job candidate for engineering positions on master’s level on the German job market is expected to do more than just receive orders and complete the tasks they are assigned.

You are expected to:

– have good grades,

– possess a solid German level (B1 or higher),

– be communicative, a team player and a good networker,

– have own opinions on work-related topics and to come up with your own, creative solutions for problems.

You have to convey the above aspects in job interviews to show recruiters that you fit well into their team. The best way to train this kind of skillset is to engage actively in your studies, e.g. by forming study groups, joining a student initiative and interacting with many different students (including German students) on campus. Since these communicative, cultural and social skills cannot be learned last-minute at the end of your studies, you should approach the whole duration of your studies as a journey towards a future job in Germany (or Europe, for that matter). Start on day one of your studies and make use of the regional benefits of the Medical Valley by attending company and networking  events, trade fairs, job fairs, scientific talks etc.

The best way to always be updated on these events is to:

– read the emails by you study advisor,

– follow your favorite FAU labs on social media,

– follow your favorite companies on social media,

– follow regional tech hubs such as the Medical Valley Center and Zollhof Tech Incubator on social media,

– regularly have a look at the notice boards on campus.

Futhermore, we highly recommend that you participate in the info and advisory sessions offered by our FAU Career Service and book a personal consultation with the representative of the German Employment Agency, who offers regular one-to-one consultation on campus: michael.huemmer[at]arbeitsagentur.de.