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International students and refugees may face special challenges studying and working in Germany. ZQS/Key Competencies wants to support you to succeed in your studies, in getting an internship or in starting your career. With a wide range of workshops and individual consultations we offer advice on all matters concerning studying, writing academic papers or applying for a job in Germany.

With our international workshops and consultations we also want to address students who plan to study or work abroad. For these students we offer English courses on key competences as well as consultations and workshops on how to apply in English speaking countries.
 

Please note:

Our consulting services are offered in German and English. We recommend a German language proficiency level of at least B2 for participation in German-language seminars and workshops as well as practical programmes.

Career Entry in Germany: Support for international students and refugees (Flyer, PDF)
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Workshops, events and individual advice for your studies and career entry (Overview, PDF)
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From studies to career

Counselling, workshops and company contacts: We support you from your early studies to develop career perspectives, gathering practical experience and preparing yourself for a career entry in Germany.

Click on the chart below for an overview (PDF) of the topics and specific offers. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us. You will find the contact information on the bottom of this website.

Steps for a successfull career entry: from goals and information over job market, individual profile and practical experience to networking and the application process. Steps for a successfull career entry: from goals and information over job market, individual profile and practical experience to networking and the application process. Steps for a successfull career entry: from goals and information over job market, individual profile and practical experience to networking and the application process.

Individual Advice

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If you need advice, please contact us via email and we will arrange an appointment for an on-site consultation or a telephone/video call. Further information via e-mail is possible as well. You can also visit our open consultation hour on campus without registration.

Appointments

Individual advice/group coaching: book appointment via E-Mail
Contact

Open Consultation Hour

without registration (lecture period only)

Tuesdays, 2–3 pm

Career Service, Callinstraße 14 (Building 3428, 1st floor)

Location

Video: Preparing the Job Interview

Workshops and Seminars

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Register and participate in the summer semester

The programme for our seminars and workshops will be published here on 18 February 2025 (12 noon). Registration is only possible via Stud.IP at the following times:


Seminars with credit points

  • Registration: 6 to 20 March 2025
    (drawing of participation and waiting list places on 21 March 2025)

Students who have not received a permanent place during this period can register again for free places from 21 March to 3 April 2025; the draw for places on the waiting list will take place on 4 April 2025. Please note that you can only take part in one seminar per semester.


Workshops

  • Registration: from 1 April 2025

You can register for free places at any time via Stud.IP.

Workshops Career Guidance and Service

17 Dec
17. Dec. 2024
Face-to-Face Workshop
Self-Assessment – Identifying Your Strengths, Skills and Interests (for international students)
14 Jan
14. Jan. 2025
Face-to-Face Workshop
Applying for Work in Germany: Writing Job Applications (for international students)
20 Jan
20. Jan. 2025
Face-to-Face Workshop
Preparing for Job Interviews (for international students)
27 Jan
27. Jan. 2025
Face-to-Face Workshop
Career Entry in Germany (for international students)
Certificate "Einstieg in den Arbeitsmarkt für Studierende internationaler Herkunft"
Logo des Studentenwerks Hannover. Logo des Studentenwerks Hannover. Logo des Studentenwerks Hannover.

The events of the Career Service for international students are financially supported by the Studentenwerk Hannover.

Seminars in English

10 Feb
10. Feb. 2025
Face-to-face seminar
18023: Communication the English Way
10 Feb
10. Feb. 2025
Face-to-face seminar
18025: Intercultural Competence – Communication in Intercultural Settings
13 Feb
13. Feb. 2025
Face-to-face seminar
18030: Project Management
17 Feb
17. Feb. 2025
Face-to-face seminar
18031: Storytelling across cultures
14 Mar
14. Mar. 2025
Online Seminar
18040: Sustainability in Action – Circular Economy & Cradle to Cradle
24 Mar
24. Mar. 2025
Face-to-face seminar
18036: Developing Self-Management Skills – Setting Goals, Planning Time and Coping with Stress
27 Mar
27. Mar. 2025
Face-to-face seminar
18039: Collaborating Across Cultures

Overall programme

All workshops in German and English.
All workshops
All seminars (credit points) in German and English.
All seminars

Information and download

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Brochure "Application support"

E-learning unit "My Internship": Tips on internship search and application, preparation, life as an intern and using your experiences.
Go to "My Internship"

Practical Projects and Experiences

Get a taste of a day in a company, get to know a job and make contacts
Job Shadowing
Company contact fair of Leibniz University Hannover
Career Dates

Consultation and contact

M.A. Cora Heymann
Phone
+49 511 762 14210
Email
heymannzqs.uni-hannover.de
Address
Callinstraße 14
30167 Hannover
Building
3428
Room
111
M.A. Cora Heymann
Phone
+49 511 762 14210
Email
heymannzqs.uni-hannover.de
Address
Callinstraße 14
30167 Hannover
Building
3428
Room
111
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