Career Services for International Students

01.09.2025 | 14 - 18 | online (Zoom) | max 20 participants | Language: english | Trainer: Kristian Schubert

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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.

08.09.2025 | 14 - 18 | online (Zoom) | max. 20 participants | Language: english | Trainer: Karolin Goldstein

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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…

• Understand the Layers of Communication: You’ll explore the different levels of communication, from content to emotion, and learn how these layers can affect understanding. This will help you become more aware of your own communication style and improve how you interpret messages from others, especially in intercultural contexts.
• Enhance Empathy and Self-Reflection: You will gain the ability to question your own frames of reference and biases, learning how to listen and engage in a more empathetic, open-minded way. This self-awareness is key to understanding how misunderstandings can arise and how to navigate them effectively, both in everyday conversations and professional interactions.
• Navigate Intercultural Misunderstandings: You’ll gain insights into why intercultural misunderstandings occur and how to resolve them constructively. By deepening your understanding of cultural differences, you’ll be better equipped to respond thoughtfully, avoiding conflict and fostering positive relationships.
• Strengthen Personal Relationships through Communication: Effective communication is not just about conveying information—it’s also about building trust and understanding. You’ll learn how to enhance personal and professional relationships through clear, respectful, and empathetic communication, helping you build stronger networks and foster collaboration.
• Give and Receive Constructive Feedback: You’ll gain tools for offering feedback in a way that is both constructive and empathetic. This is essential for creating a positive and supportive working environment, especially in intercultural teams, where misunderstandings can easily occur.
• Identify Your Own Communication Patterns: By reflecting on your communication habits and potential triggers, you’ll become more aware of how your personal style might affect interactions in multicultural environments. This awareness will help you reduce friction and improve communication when working with people from diverse backgrounds.

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.

15.09.2025 | 14 - 18 | online (Zoom) | max. 20 participants | Language: english | Trainer: Viola Kraus

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“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?

29.09.2025 | 14 - 18 | Hansa Haus München | max 20 participants | Language: english | Trainer: Heike Anne Dietzel

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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.

06.10.2025 | 14 - 18 | Hansa Haus München | max 20 participants | Language: english | Trainer: Eric Fritzsche

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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

13.10.2025 | 14 - 18 | Hansa Haus München | max 20 participants | Language: english | Trainer: Heike Anne Dietzel

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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

20.10.2025 | 14 - 18 | online (Zoom) | max 20 participants | Language: english | Trainer: Karolin Goldstein

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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.

Seminars, Key-Notes, up to 20 international companies and organizations & more

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10.11.2025 | 14 - 18 | Hansa Haus München | max. 20 participants | Language: english | Trainer: Eric Fritzsche & Isabelle Krier

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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.

17.11.2025 | 14 - 18 | online (Zoom) | max. 20 participants | Language: english | Trainer: Heike Anne Dietzel

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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

01.12.2025 | 10 - 16 | Hansa Haus München | max. 20 participants | Language: english | Trainer: Janine Müller

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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.

08.12.2025 | 14 - 18 | Hansa Haus München | max 20 participants | Language: english | Trainer: Heike Anne Dietzel

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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

15.12.2025 | 14 - 18 | online (Zoom) | max 20 participants | Language: english | Trainer: Kristian Schubert

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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.

• Period: May 26, 2025 - July 18, 2025
• In cooperation with Deutsch-Uni Online (DUO)
• This is an online course. Some of the content is offered in a flexible self-study format, and you will also be supported by a tutor:
  • 8 virtual group meetings (Thursdays, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:10 p.m.)
  • 3 individual feedback on submissions
  • 4 moderated topics in the forum
  • Certificate of completion upon active participation
• Required language skills: B2
• Time commitment: approx. 50 learning hours in total
• Deposit: 75€ (the deposit will be refunded at the end of the course if you have successfully completed at least 75% of the course)
• Contents
  • Present yourself professionally in job interviews
  • Communicate clearly and precisely in meetings and on the phone
  • Ask for and pass on information in a targeted manner
  • Deal with large amounts of information in a structured way
  • Present project ideas in a clear way and discuss them constructively

Due to the very limited number of places (15), there is an application period until May 11, 2025. After successfully applying, you will receive confirmation and an invoice for the deposit from us. Registration

• Online self-study course from Deutsch-Uni Online (DUO)
• Scope: approx. 100 learning hours
• Course level: B1; interesting for students at levels A2 - B2
• Free of charge for LMU Munich students.

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