Are you a student at the
Rhein-Main -Region
and planning your
career here?

Q: Who are " students with an international or intercultural background"?

Immigrants are considered to be students, who were born abroad and immigrated to Germany to study or live, and/or, of whom at least one parent was born abroad and immigrated to Germany and/or whose everyday language in the family is not only German.

Whether you're looking for your first job, want to expand your skills, are thinking about starting your own business, are looking for professional contacts, or simply need help taking the next step—
we're here for you!

Given the current tight job market job market , it is all the more important to plan your career entry early and to start out well-prepared and with the right network. The International Career Service Rhein-Main (ICS RM) supports students* with free services.

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The following free (online) services are available to you:

Are you looking for your first job or an internship?

Career entry

We'll help you put together a compelling application and prepare you for the German job market .

Career Start Events AI Resume Check

Do you want to start your own business?

Startups & Entrepreneurship

Gain the knowledge, tools, and support you need to turn your ideas into a business model and launch your own startup.

Discover Offers

Not sure what your next career move should be?

Career Counselling

In our personalized " counselling ," you can discover your personal strengths and plan your next steps.

counselling book

Would you like to network professionally?

Networking

At our networking events, you can meet employers, and the mentoring program will provide you with guidance.

Matching Week Mentoring Registration

Are you ready for the workplace of tomorrow?

New Work

Learn about future skills, new technologies, and corporate cultures.

Corporate Culture Module Digital Pioneers Lectures Future Skills Workshops

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Feedback from participants

Through the ICS RM, I had the opportunity to register for several incredibly beneficial events. The experts leading the sessions were knowledgeable and provided valuable, relevant insights. I gained a deeper understanding of personal branding and networking, and I feel prepared to attend my first assessment center based on the information and tips I gained from the session about mastering assessment centers in Germany! I would highly recommend the events offered by ICS RM to anyone looking to successfully navigate the job market in Germany.

Nikita Maria Anatharackal, Student in M.A. Data and Discourse Studies

When I approached the ICS-RM, I was looking for a suitable combination of my studies in urban planning and sustainable development and a working student position. In the individual counseling sessions, the career coaches not only gave me valuable advice for a more effective job search, but also helped me to better define my professional interests and formulate my professional goals more clearly. I am happy to rate this career service with 5 out of 5 stars and would like to thank ICS-RM for their support!

Ezra Garcia, Student in M.Sc. Sustainable Urban Development

The offers from ICS RM really helped me to find my internship at a major bank. I found the suggested employers and positions where I had a good chance of getting a job based on my profile particularly helpful, as well as the proofreading of my cover letter and CV.

Ahmad Mohammadinezhad, student

The event was really inspiring and I am thrilled with the input and insights I was able to gain. I was really pleased to receive feedback on my idea and hear some other pitches.
The feedback on my idea was very helpful and opened up new perspectives for me. I am now even more motivated to develop my project further.

Surya Fiedler, On the elective module "Social Entrepreneurship - Especially females"

Infocenter

Not sure how to write a German resume? Looking for job sites? Want to improve your German, learn more about the " self-employment ," or find out what your city has to offer?

In our Info Center, you'll find practical guides, tips, podcasts, videos, and other useful resources.

Resumes & Applications · Job Search · Learn German · self-employment · Discover the “ Rhein-Main ” region ·
Media Library · Scholarships

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FAQ

Questions and answers

Are the ICS RM offers free of charge?

Yes, all our offers are free of charge.

Who are the offers for?

These programs are intended for students and recent graduates (up to one year after graduation) with a migrant background from Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, Goethe University Frankfurt, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences ( Hochschule RheinMain - University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSRM) ), and the Technical University of Darmstadt. Students with a migrant background from the Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz ( students with an international or intercultural background ) and students without a migrant background from the universities listed above may also participate in programs that are not fully booked.

Who are " students with an international or intercultural background"?

Students with an international or intercultural background are people, who

were born abroad and immigrated to Germany to study or live, and/or,
have at least one parent who was born abroad and emigrated to Germany and/or
do not use German as their everyday language only when communicating with their family members.

Why are the offers for students with an international or intercultural background in particular?

The International Career Service Rhein-Main is funded by the European Social Fund through the funding programme "Using international potential - shaping the transition from university to work" of the Hessian Ministry of Science and Research, Arts and Culture (HMWK). The programme is primarily intended to support students with an international or intercultural background enrolled at the network of universities mentioned above in order to increase equal opportunities.

I do not have an international or intercultural background, what can I do?

If the courses are not fully booked, participation is also open to students without an international or intercultural background. Once you have registered, you will initially be placed on the waiting list. Depending on the number of places on the waiting list and provided that there are still openings available, we will admit you shortly before the start of the workshop.

My German language skills are not very good. Can I still take part?

Many of our events are in German. For those events, we recommend a proficienciy level of at least CEFR B1 to ensure that you understand the most important points. However, you can decide for yourself whether your German language skills are sufficient to follow the content. Events that are held in English are marked accordingly. We endeavour to vary the languages of the events. We offer individual consultation meetings and advisory interviews in German and English.

Do I have to switch on my camera during the online offers?

Yes, please turn on your camera. It is important to us to promote an interactive and engaging learning environment, which is supported by the visibility of all participants. However, if you do not want to turn on your camera for private reasons (e.g. when participating from a public space), that is also fine. We also encourage you to actively participate to maximise everyone's exchange and learning experience.

The aim of the ICS RM

What drives us:

Developing solutions to issues such as the shortage of skilled workers and connecting international students and graduates with companies—a win-win situation for everyone!

In Hesse alone, a shortage of approximately 174,000 workers and skilled professionals is expected by 2028. Fifty-six percent of companies in Germany view the shortage of skilled workers as a business risk. Through the “ International Career Service ” (Rhein-Main , ICS RM), we aim to highlight the potential of students with an immigrant background and serve as a bridge between the business community and public administration.

Through our collaboration with an external advisory board and close communication with our partners, we are creating a sustainable structure that serves as a bridge between international graduates and companies.

More About Our Goals