Finally - you've got an invitation to an interview! Yay, you've taken the first step! But what now? What's the best way to prepare?

In this interactive two-part training course, we will prepare you to present yourself ideally both online and offline. The two training days offer the ideal setting to simulate the online interview situation. Please be prepared to switch on the camera during the training and be actively involved.

Goals:

After the training, you will know exactly how to prepare for a job interview, how to answer typical interview questions and how to present yourself well. This will give you the necessary boost to your self-confidence to master any interview situation.

Contents: 

Training day 1 - Interview process and self-presentation

• Typical conversation processes and types of conversation
• Ideal setting in an online interview
• The right outfit
• Research & preparation
• A simple structure for the self-introduction
• Your motivation
• Exercise in self-introduction

Questions, questions, questions

• The best way to respond ideally to situational & behavioral questions
• Understanding what recruiters really look for 
• Typical interview questions and possible answers
• Talking about salary expectations
• Which questions you should ask yourself in the interview and why

Language of the event: German

Registration: Via the ICS RM registration portal

Speaker: Sarah Grötzinger has over 10 years of experience in recruiting, personnel consulting & personnel marketing, mainly in the automotive, engineering and IT sectors. She has screened more than 20,000 applications and conducted over 2000 interviews in her career. After completing a certified coaching & training course, she has been providing support as a career consultant, trainer and coach mainly engineers & technical experts to reach the next level of their career. Her mission is to guide as many people as possible to their dream job, so that a fulfilling life without the distinction between "work time" and "life time".

Date & time: 13. + 17.05.2024, 16:00-18:00 each day

Location: Online. You will receive the access link to the online seminar by email one to two days before the start of the event.

This workshop is aimed at international students who are looking for a (part-time) job, a working student position or an internship in Germany. Participants will gain an insight into the intricacies of recruitment in Germany and acquire important skills to create CVs and applications that are well received by German employers.

Objectives: At the end of this workshop, participants will know what is expected of a CV in Germany and will have mastered the art of presenting themselves effectively with a CV tailored to German standards. to present themselves effectively.

Contents:

• Understanding the recruitment process in Germany
• Key aspects of applications in Germany
• Components of a good CV: formatting, design and content
• Strategies for optimizing CVs for automatic selection procedures
• Common mistakes made by international applicants
• Use of online tools such as ChatGPT
• Open question and answer session (feel free to bring questions about the written application in Germany)

Language: English

Registration: Via the ICS RM registration portal

Speaker: Jana Köhler is an experienced HR professional and founder of HalloGermany, a Berlin-based start-up that supports international professionals in Germany. Before she founded HalloGermany, she worked as an IT consultant and HR specialist for a management consultancy in Munich and several large companies in Germany and abroad. Jana Köhler has lived and worked in India, Taiwan, Malaysia and the USA.

Date & time: 24.05.2024, 3:00-6:00 pm

Location: Online. You will receive the access link to the online seminar by email one to two days before the start of the event.

Application types and recruiting channels are more diverse and digital applications have become standard. However, one thing remains the same: the first impression counts and the application documents still serve as the are still the application documents.

Objectives: After the (inter)active presentation, you will know how to find and interpret job advertisements. You will know different formats for the CV and receive systematic instructions for writing a suitable cover letter. cover letter.

Contents:

• Systematic search in job exchanges and job search engines
• Analyze job advertisements and prepare for unsolicited applications
• Content and different formats for CVs
• Create a tailor-made cover letter

Language: German

Registration: Via the ICS RM registration portal

Speaker: Bianca Sievert has been supporting people and organizations in their development for many years - in the area of future skills, career issues and university didactics. Since 2011 Together with Dr. Eva Reichmann, she has managed beruf & leben GbR and advises on application and career processes.

Date & time: 06.06.2024, 16:00-19:00

Location: Online. You will receive the access link to the online seminar by email one to two days before the start of the event.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly finding its way into our working world. It is therefore essential to familiarize yourself with the possibilities and opportunities that these technologies offer - especially in the application process.

This two-part workshop aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge to effectively use AI tools such as ChatGPT for job search, application writing and interview preparation. It will highlight ways in which these technologies can revolutionize and, most importantly, simplify the application process.

Objectives: You will develop an understanding of the use of AI tools in the modern application process on the part of employers and learn strategies for using AI in your job search. Specifically, you will learn how to use ChatGPT and similar technologies to optimize CVs and cover letters and how to use AI to prepare for job interviews, including salary negotiations. This will help you recognize the do's and don'ts of using AI in the application process.

Contents:

Day 1:

• Introduction to ChatGPT & Co.: An overview of AI tools and their application in the application process, especially on the employer side

• CV and cover letter 4.0: Practical tips and tricks for using AI to create convincing application documents

Day 2:

• Job matching with AI: AI technologies can help to analyze the fit between skills and interests and career options in order to make the job search more efficient.

• Preparing for the job interview: simulating job interviews with AI tools and how to answer typical questions effectively

Language: German

Registration: Via the ICS-RM registration portal

Speaker: Bastian Hughes is an expert in careers and job applications. For more than 17 years, Bastian has been successfully bringing people and companies together as an ex-recruiter, application consultant and career coach.His vision: "To create a world in which people can develop personally and professionally and be successful with what they enjoy most!" For this reason, he founded the company career optimizer which he and his team use to accompany and support people every step of the way through coaching, workshops and the weekly podcast "Berufsoptimierer".

Date & time: 11. + 18.06.2024, 4:00-7:00 pm each day

Location: Online. You will receive the access link to the online seminar by email one to two days before the start of the event.

Did you know that around one in three jobs in Germany is filled through personal contacts? This is especially true for small and medium-sized companies! It would be a shame if you didn't even find out about these jobs due to a lack of contacts. That's why it's important to build up contacts and a network early on in your studies. In this workshop, you will learn about the importance of networking and learn practical skills to effectively build and maintain your personal and professional network.

Goals: After the workshop, you will know which specific steps you need to take to build up your network and make important contacts during your studies. Because if you already have a "foot in the door", it will be easier to start your career later on.

Contents:

• What is networking and why is it important?

• Identification of key contacts and target groups

• Creation and optimization of network profiles

• Best practices for sustainable network maintenance

• Communication and interaction in the network

Language: German

Registration: Via the ICS-RM registration portal

Speaker: Anja Nigl is the founder of ProKarriere, a career consultant and trainer at Ingolstadt University of Applied Sciences and works independently for universities and colleges throughout Germany. She advises and supports pupils, students and career starters on all topics relating to careers and personal development. With over 11 years of experience in coaching and training, she firmly believes that every individual is capable of achieving their personal goals if they are willing to discover and develop themselves.

Date & time: 21.06.2024, 4:00-6:00 pm

Location: Online. You will receive the access link to the online seminar by email one to two days before the start of the event.

Many steps in recruiting today take place in digital form and some companies also rely on active sourcing methods, the use of social media or digital pre-selection tools. For applicants, this means that they need to understand the digital recruiting world in order to deal with it professionally and confidently. This starts with selecting the right job platform for their career goal and professional background and continues all stages of the selection process through to your own web presence.

Objectives: After the (inter)active presentation, you will be familiar with current trends in digital job applications. You will be able to master challenges in various online applications and get an idea of 'Applying 5.0'.

Contents:

• Key words - the key to digital applications
• Navigating application portals on employers' career pages
• Online job interviews
• Keep at it: Track online applications
• Self-presentation in online media

Language: German

Registration: Via the ICS RM registration portal

Speaker: Dr. Eva Reichmann brings with her a wealth of experience - on the one hand from her time as a scientist in research and teaching, and on the other from her work in science management. Together with Bianca Sievert, she has managed beruf & leben GbR since 2011 and advises on application and career processes.

Date & time: 24.06.2024, 16:00-18:30

Location: Online. You will receive the access link to the online seminar by email one to two days before the start of the event.

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:

• Presentation of search strategies, including various internship search engines
• Discussion of the contents of internship applications in Germany, including detailed
• Analysis of job-related cover letters and CVs
• Discussion of the cultural aspects of writing German applications
• Empowering international students with regard to their unique selling points
• Tips on strategies for unsolicited applications and the use of job fairs
• Presentation of the legal framework for internships for international students
• Reflection on the benefits of internships for your own career path

Language: English

Registration: Via the ICS RM registration portal

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. into the German labor market. With two bachelor's and one master's degree in educational science, economics and cultural studies, he is also a certified systemic consultant with additional expertise in work and organizational psychology. expertise in work and organizational psychology.

Date & time: 25.06.2024, 16:00-19:00

Location: Online. You will receive the access link to the online seminar by email one to two days before the start of the event.