Seminars for acquiring soft skills and application-relevant knowledge

September 2025

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the world of work and higher education.
Since the company OpenAI made ChatGPT freely available in November 2022,
AI, its potentials, and impacts have been omnipresent. Until today, numerous AI
tools and applications have been added, transforming activities and processes in
all areas of life today.

The job application process is also changing due to artificial intelligence. But how
can I use this to my advantage during the application phase? How can AI help
me with applications for internships, theses, or my first job, and increase the
likelihood of getting an interview invitation? More and more companies are using
AI and algorithms in the application process. However, this doesn't have to be a
disadvantage for applicants if considered carefully. In this interactive lecture, we
will focus on the potentials of AI for the application process.

You will:

learn to create their applications faster, more personally, and more clearly with

the help of artificial intelligence.

discover the current role of AI in the various phases of the application process

and understand where its use is beneficial.

be able to use the advantages of artificial intelligence for the long-term creation

and optimization of their applications, thereby making their application process
easier.

understand how and why HR departments use AI and other algorithms in the

application process and what impact this has on the application process.

We have all gotten to know each other in many situations over the course of our lives and have intuitive impressions of others. However, we often lack a clear system to further deepen these impressions and turn them into something tangible.

Motive typologies help us to quickly gain a clear picture of the strengths and interests of ourselves and others and to actually use this knowledge in our communication and relationships. Our communication becomes much more authentic, powerful, sensitive and persuasive, and solutions that are truly viable emerge in disputes.

Contents:

Motive typology: Understanding characteristic attitudes & behavior
Analysis skills: recognizing strengths and interests in ourselves and others in everyday life
Persuasiveness: using the decisive levers in communication
Conflict resolution: recognizing the motives behind objections and criticism and focusing on solutions

Clear, effective communication is one of the most important skills you can develop for success in a global work environment. Whether you are studying, interning, or working in Germany, the ability to navigate intercultural communication with confidence and empathy is crucial. In this workshop, you’ll focus on developing key communication strategies that will help you engage effectively with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds, ensuring you can build strong relationships and thrive in international professional settings.

Topics that will be covered are…

By the end of the workshop, you’ll not only have a deeper understanding of how intercultural communication works, but you’ll also feel more confident in your ability to engage empathetically, resolve misunderstandings, and build strong, lasting relationships in any international setting. You'll leave with practical tools to improve your communication skills, helping you succeed in both professional and personal interactions within Germany’s diverse work environment.

Discussions and meetings play a central role in our collaboration. We exchange important information with partners, develop suitable solutions and reach decisions.

However, individual and group discussions often fall short of their potential: topics quickly fray, time gets out of hand and the results are often mediocre in view of the total time invested. For those responsible, this is sometimes not much fun and is particularly bitter when it comes to important topics and a lot of passion is put into the projects.

How can we use our discussion management to shape the exchange in such a way that the discussion is resolved and productive right from the start and everyone participates in a goal-oriented manner? And how can we use effective steering to keep the discussion on track (even in the face of obstacles and disruptions) and lead to clear, binding results?

Contents:

Initiating discussions in a goal-oriented manner
Keeping the conversation powerfully on track even in the event of disruptions
Steering negative contributions back onto a constructive path
Ensuring the binding nature of results

“Future of Work - How the topic of (generative) AI will challenge us now and in the future and how we can learn to deal with it in order to make use of it”

Everyone is talking about AI, generative AI (GenAI). Companies want to use it in a targeted manner and some of us are asking ourselves “what do I need to know, what else should I learn”. As an active member of our society, as future employees and teachers, we can prepare ourselves for these complex questions and the unknown.

What should we already know and what can we still learn?
Which gadgets can be used how and where and are they being used by companies?
What unknowns are we likely to have to deal with?
And what contribution can each of us make to society?

Whether during a job interview or later in your professional life, salary negotiations are often accompanied by uncertainty and stress. This workshop equips you with the effective practical tools and insights to understand your personal market value, develop appropriate salary expectations, and implement them successfully in your next negotiation.

Learn how to find „your number“ aligned with company expectations, and confidently market your professional strengths in a negotiation.

Together, we’ll explore in interactive exercises new strategies for effective self-presentation, and creating a negotiation storyboard.

With this workshop you will master the dos and don’ts of salary discussions and take your negotiation skills to the next level!

In the modern working world, effective communication and convincing presentation skills are critical for professional and personal success. In this workshop, you will strengthen your powers of persuasion and learn how to present clearly and confidently. In many interactive exercises on volume, pace of speech, gestures and facial expressions, you will learn with constructive feedback how to make a lasting impression through the conscious use of your voice and body language.

You will reflect on your personal impact and discover your individual strengths and development potential. The aim is to find and strengthen your own authentic presentation style.

October 2025

Wherever people meet, there are always rules for dealing with each other. Some of these are openly stated, others are “unwritten laws”. In any case, the new environment will be unfamiliar. However, the more you know about it, the more confident you will be as a young professional. This applies to an internship, a working student job or your first “real” job. In this workshop, you will learn a few simple rules, we will explore the path through the “business jungle” together and we will help you to achieve a healthy level of self-confidence for a good start.

Contents:

What are the typical pitfalls?
Is there (still) a dress code?
Influence of corporate culture on working together
Everyday life in the office/home office/business meetings, what do I need to be aware of?
Dealing with social media - during and after work
Company parties
Business lunches
and much more

Searching for a new job can be a very time-consuming and long effort: there are hundreds of job search engines, matching portals and companies post their vacancies on Social media. What is the most effective way to find a new job?

Get a glimpse behind the scenes of the recruiting process
Build your application strategy that matches your background, personality and interests
Understand the variety and evaluate job search channels for your needs
Do’s and Dont’s for your communication with Hiring Managers and Recruiters during your job search
Define effective networking channels for job search

Whether in networking situations, on social media, or during job interviews: The ability to market yourself and know what profile, story, and topics you want to communicate outwardly is essential. In this interactive workshop, you will learn effortless strategies for effective personal branding, with a special focus on implementing them early in your career. Through practical exercises, mindset tricks, and expert content strategies, you’ll discover how to master the art of networking and self-presentation across all social settings—whether at networking events, on social media, in job interviews or in everyday interactions.

Topics that will be covered are…

Develop Your Unique Personal Brand: Through feedback sessions and reflection exercises, you'll identify your personal achievements, strengths, and talents. You'll explore key questions like: Who am I? and What are my strengths, values, visions and passions? This process will help you align your personal identity with how you present yourself, building confidence and authenticity in all situations.
LinkedIn and Content Strategies: You'll learn how to effectively leverage LinkedIn to enhance your personal brand. You’ll be guided through strategies for creating compelling content that boosts your visibility and establishes your professional reputation. Additionally, you'll receive tips on curating a standout LinkedIn profile and engaging with others on the platform.
Craft Your Career Story: Using the pillars of Career/Skills, Mission/Vision, and Passion, you'll create and refine your unique “Career Story.” Through role-playing exercises, you’ll practice presenting your story in an engaging and authentic way, tailoring it to different audiences—whether potential employers, recruiters, or new professional contacts.
Mindset & Self-Presentation Techniques: A strong personal brand extends beyond your online presence. You'll develop the mindset and strategies necessary for authentic self-presentation in any social context. Whether at networking events, on social media, or during job interviews, you'll learn how to confidently communicate your value, ensuring you know exactly what profile, story, and topics to share with others.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a clear, authentic personal brand that reflects your values, vision, and talents. You'll also be equipped with practical tools for effective communication and networking, setting you up for success in professional and social settings. This workshop is designed for early-career professionals looking to lay a solid foundation for their careers.

We encounter conflicts everywhere in our daily lives: in the family, with friends, at university, at the sports club, at work... Conflicts are everywhere, but they are necessary and can usually be resolved. In this workshop we will deal with

different types of conflict
communication in conflict
inner attitude
possible solutions

November 2025

Regardless of whether you are stressed out about exams, have a lot on your plate at university and in your private life at the same time or everything that was planned has changed again: many things stress us out.

This workshop is about how to recognize stress, how it affects us and how we can strengthen our resilience so that we can act as confidently as possible in challenging situations.

The following topics will be covered:

Stress factors
Impact of stress
Types of stress
Different techniques for reducing stress
The 7 pillars of resilience
and more...

The transition from university to professional life is a crucial step in a person's life. In addition to the specialist knowledge acquired during your studies, your personality is crucial for a successful start to your career. Those who know their own personality, desires, and visions well can make a good career choice based on this foundation. If your personal profile of skills, strengths, and weaknesses fits well with the job, it will be easier to get started.

Using the Western version of the Ikigai concept, among other things, we will look at what leads you to a combination of passion, mission, profession, and vocation. Get to know yourself better in this interactive seminar.

Seminar Topics:

Mandatory elements of a work contract under German labour law
Types of employment and work contracts
Most important rights and obligations of the employee and the employer
Working hours and vacation regulations
Probation period, termination of the contract and period of notice
Final checklist before you sign the contract
How your salarly is calculated and what is is composed of
Work certificates & references in Germany and how to understand the secret code

In this workshop you will learn everything you need to know about the “Assessment Center” and will be prepared with practical exercises to successfully master the selection process.

Contents:

History, background and objectives of the assessment center
Overview of the most important exercises
Advantages and disadvantages for both sides
Targeted preparation for the assessment center
Analysis and use of soft skills
Self-presentation
Presenting strengths and weaknesses in a positive light
Techniques for successful self-marketing
Dealing with critical questions
Observer and evaluation forms
Effect and body language
Dos and don'ts in the AC

December 2025

Other countries, other manners - applying for your first job in Germany

Getting started for your first job in Germany can be irritating. We will give you a good overview about the way to apply for a job in Germany among the candidate lifecycle:

How to read job advertisements?
What to prepare for the formal application?
How can you prepare yourself for the job interview to make a great first impression?
What is necessary to know for you first day and the onboarding period?
...and many more important things for finding your job in Germany.

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A job interview can be conducted in very different ways and is always a major challenge. That's why preparation is a central key to being successful in a job interview.

Personnel selection: What criteria are used to evaluate an applicant?
Different types of job interviews
How can I score points as an applicant in a job interview?
Self-presentation as an important key to success in an interview
Personal branding: positive self-marketing techniques
How can I be convincing in an interview and what role does my body language play?
Classic, provocative questions and inadmissible questions
The most important do's and don'ts for telephone and online interviews

Leadership is about bringing people together around a vision and achieving it as a team. But how do you create a trusting and supportive work environment where people feel valued, collaborate effectively, and enjoy their work?

Leadership also means taking responsibility—not just for yourself as a leader, but for your team. What does it take to build and guide a successful team? How can you motivate and inspire others to achieve great results without overwhelming yourself or them?

This workshop helps you explore your personal leadership potential and develop your own answers to these questions. In a supportive setting, you will have the opportunity to experiment, reflect, and discover where, how, and with whom you can best grow as a leader.

You:

Learn about the five key characteristics of effective leadership.
Are able to recognize group dynamics and reflect on their own behavior in aleadership role.
Understand how to build and maintain authentic and appreciative workingrelationships in a professional context.
Are capable of defining inspiring visions and implementing them collaboratively.
Gain insights into addressing and resolving team challenges in a constructiveand process-oriented way.

Johanna Uitz, M.A.

LMU's Career Services

Consultant for Internationalization & Employability / project manager FIT-LMU

International Careers, Events & Seminars, Mentoring, Employer Services

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