In addition to the professional qualification of all our students and doctoral candidates, it is our declared goal to equip them with the relevant competencies for the (inter)national job and knowledge market. This applies not only in view of the strategic location of Trier University of Applied Sciences at the border triangle of Germany - France - Luxembourg. Here, but also beyond, cross-border intercultural experiences and competences are particularly important for (inter)national employers. Thus, in recent years, the demand for the university's own offers of career orientation and career entry has grown both in the national and international context. This also applies to young researchers, who face particular challenges at the interface between studies and entry into an academic career, and who mostly operate in international research contexts.
Trier University of Applied Sciences focuses precisely on these transitions of German and international students and doctoral candidates into the (inter)national labor and knowledge market. For this purpose, an International Career Service is being set up with various target group-specific advisory, networking and workshop services.
Portfolio of services offered by the International Career Service of Trier University for a successful transition into the (inter)national job market
Planning International Career Prospects
In the workshop "Planning International Career Prospects", participants first work out their personal intercultural competence profile and develop a strategy for starting a career in an international company or working abroad. Subsequently, application procedures are simulated with representatives from personnel departments of national and international companies. Here, the participants engage in an exchange with "real" HR professionals, receive feedback on the simulated job interview and can establish contacts with companies.
What: Development of Intercultural Competence Profile
For whom? German students with experience abroad or migration background, PROFI participants
With whom? Dr. Julia Frisch
When? to be announced for 2023
Where? to be announced for 2023
Language level: German (least German B1 is recommended)
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What:International Career Talks / Simulation of job interviews
For whom? German students with experience abroad or migration background, PROFI participants
With whom? Franziska von Langen
When? Dec 2, 2022 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where? Online, access link will be sent one day before the event
Language level: German / English
Registration required! Please fill out the following registration form and send it by email to international-career-service(at)hochschule-trier.de.
Career entry in Germany for international students
In the workshop "Career entry in Germany for international students", participants first gain insights into the working culture and conditions in Germany. They then learn about different ways of looking for a job and researching job portals. On this basis, the participants create their own application documents and receive tips and advice on how to master job interviews. These are then simulated with representatives from the personnel departments of national and international companies. In this way, participants can interact with "real" HR staff, receive feedback on the simulated job interview and establish contacts with companies.
What: Work Culture and Working Conditions in Germany
For whom? International students, PROFI participants
With whom? Dr. Julia Frisch
When? Nov. 29, 2022 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where? Online Room, access link will be sent one day before the event
What: Successfully designing application documents and mastering the job interview
For whom? International students, PROFI participants
With whom? Franziska von Langen
When? to be announced for 2023
Where? to be announced for 2023
What: National Career Talks / Simulation of job interviews
For whom? International students, PROFI participants
With whom? Agnieszka Mohm (Stadtwerke Trier)
When? to be announced for 2023
Where? to be announced for 2023
Registration required! Please fill in the following registration form and send it by email to international-career-service(at)hochschule-trier.de.
REGISTERation Registration for PHD students
What: Rhetoric and presentation
Surveys show that 82 percent of all Power Point presentations are perceived as boring. Only 14 percent are classified as goal-oriented and only four percent as inspiring. In this English-language workshop on rhetoric and presentation, tips and tricks will be taught on how a presentation can really succeed and engage the audience. Rhetorical basics will be explained, you will practice confident body language and use of your voice, and work of the application and optimal design of media.
For whom? Students, PROFI participants
With whom? Nancy Fischer
When? Dec 10, 2022, 10:00 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where? Online room, access link will be sent one day before the event
Language level: English (at least level B1 is recommended)
REGISTERation Registration for PHD students
What: Time and self-management
In this English language workshop on time and self-management, participants will be encouraged to optimize their work organization, set priorities and develop visions and goals. Participants will learn to approach tasks and studies step by step, while keeping an eye on their own goals. This includes successful self-organization as well as getting to know and using appropriate relaxation methods for dealing with specific and demanding situations.
For whom? Students, PROFI participants
With whom? Guiseppe Caparrotti
When? to be announced for 2023
Where? to be announced for 2023
Language level: English (at least level B1 is recommended)
Registration required! Please fill out the following registration form and send it by email to international-career-service(at)hochschule-trier.de.
REGISTERation Registration for PHD students
Event series "Sustainable Start-ups", in which start-ups report on their experiences (in English)
The StartUp Be Chakka will introduce itself!
The startup "Be Chakka" (https://www.be-chakka.de/), a brand of SLS Sustainable Lifestyle Solutions GmbH from Homburg/Saarland, will kick things off. Be Chakka stands for an uncompromisingly good, sustainable shower experience. Be Chakka's first product, the 3-in-1 SOLID BAR, combines solid shampoo, shower gel and conditioner in a plastic-free shower bar made from all-natural ingredients. With the SOLID BAR, the Be Chakka team aims to think sustainability holistically, both on the consumer and corporate side: from supply chain to partnerships to packaging and shipping.
For whom? University members, (students, researchers, employees), PROFI participants
With whom? Jana Burnikel
When? The event has taken part on Sept. 14, 2022
Where? Online room, access link will be sent one day before the event
Language level: English (at least level B1 is recommended)
Registration required! Please fill out the following registration form and send it by email to international-career-service(at)hochschule-trier.de.
REGISTERation Registration for PHD students
The startup Gemhype.com will introduce itself!
Next, we invited the founders of GEMHYPE.COM (https://www.gemhype.com/). Founded in 2019 in the gemstone city of Idar-Oberstein by siblings Isaline and Carl-Philip Arnoldi, startup GEMHYPE.COM is a B2B online store for sustainable gemstones. The team of GEMHYPE.COM exclusively offers gemstones from conflict-free countries, which have been processed in the region around Idar-Oberstein. In addition to high, uniform quality standards, the focus is on transparent communication regarding the origin and type of treatment of the gemstones, so that the path of the gemstones from origin, through processing to shipping is fair, sustainable and traceable for all parties.
For whom? University members, (students, researchers, employees), PROFI participants
With whom? Isaline Arnoldi
When? The event has taken part on Oct. 27, 2022
Where? Main Campus, Building B, Room B7 + Online room, access link will be sent one day before the event
Language level: English (at least level B1 is recommended)
Registration required! Please fill out the following registration form and send it by email to international-career-service(at)hochschule-trier.de.
REGISTERation Registration for PHD students
The startup Greenworlder introduces itself!
In our third event, the StartUp Greenworlder (https://www.greenworlder.com) from Luxemburg will introduce itself. Greenworlder is a new responsible social media that will go online in fall 2022. Greenwolder says of itself: "We are creating a global community to drive for a sustainable future; to share knowledge, to inspire & be inspired, to engage & take action - for a greener and fairer world."
For whom? University members, (students, researchers, employees), PROFI participants
With whom? Jannika Salminen
When? Nov. 29, 2022 - 14:00 a.m. - 16:00 p.m.
Where? Main Campus, Building D, Room D 09 + Online room, access link will be sent one day before the event
Language level: English (at least level B1 is recommended)
Registration required! Please fill out the following registration form and send it by email to international-career-service(at)hochschule-trier.de.
In the Alumni Career-Pathways online series, an alumnus reports on his or her career path from graduation from the university to a current position in a company. Alumni from different courses of study, departments and industries are invited and there is the opportunity to network.
1. What: Presentation by a graduate in Insolvency Law and Reorganization Proceedings, now employed by SUA Schulling, zutt & Anschütz Rechntsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
For whom? Students
With whom? Riccarda-Sophie Hilberth
When? The event has taken part on November 16th, 2022
Where? Online room, access link will be sent one day before the event
Language level: German / English
Registration required! Please fill out the following registration form and send it by email to international-career-service(at)hochschule-trier.de.
REGISTERation Registration for PHD students
2. What: Presentation by a graduate in electrical engineering; employed by ANÜ BMW AB
For whom? Students
With whom? Frederik Kaspers
When? to be announced
Where? Online room, access link will be sent one day before the event
Language level: German / English
Registration required! Please fill out the following registration form and send it by email to international-career-service(at)hochschule-trier.de. (Registration is possible up to two working days before the respective event).
REGISTERation Registration for PHD students
3. What: Presentation by a graduate in communication design; freelancer at KIST DESIGN, eonception & details), employed at Comlet
For whom? Students
With whom? Christina Kist
When? The event has taken part on November 23rd, 2022
Where? Online room, access link will be sent one day before the event
Language level: German / English
Registration required! Please fill out the following registration form and send it by email to international-career-service(at)hochschule-trier.de. (Registration is possible up to two working days before the respective event).
Portfolio of services offered by the International Career Service of Trier University for a successful transition to an academic career
In the How-To-series, the doctoral students will deal in several workshops with topics such as scientific writing, presenting at conferences, international project management, application processes abroad, or even international scholarships.
1. How to write an excellent academic article?
This online workshop covers the specific requirements of writing and publishing scholarly research articles in English. Through a mix of lectures and exercises, participants learn the process of writing and getting published from the first steps of considering a publishing venue; through drafting, revising, and polishing the text; to communicating with editors and dealing with reviews.
For whom? PhD students
With whom? Dr. Carrie Dohe
When? Oct. 25, 2022 - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where? Online room, access link will be sent one day before the event
Language level: English (at least level B2 is recommended)
Registration required! Please fill out the following registration form and send it by email to international-career-service(at)hochschule-trier.de. (Registration is possible up to two working days before the respective event).
2. How to apply in the academic world?
This online workshop shows participants how to best convey the content and value of their research and teaching in a host of formats particular to the academic job application process. These include the dissertation abstract, the CV/resume and cover letter, grant and postdoctoral applications, teaching and research statements, interviews, and job talks. Our practice will focus on the CV/resume, cover letter and interview; participants will also draft a five-year plan for publications, teaching, and research. The myriad exercises are designed to challenge participants to move beyond their heretofore identities as graduate students and to present themselves as faculty members and full-fledged scholars. The focus of the workshop will be adjusted between depending on the needs of the participants.
For whom? PhD students
With whom? Dr. Carrie Dohe
When? Nov. 17, 2022 - 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Where? Online room, access link will be sent one day before the event
Language level: English (at least level B2 is recommended)
Registration required! Please fill out the following registration form and send it by email to international-career-service(at)hochschule-trier.de. (Registration is possible up to two working days before the respective event).
3. How to present your research (and yourself) at international conferences?
For whom? PhD students
With whom? Dr. Carrie Dohe
When? Nov. 15, 2022 - n.n.
Where? Online room, access link will be sent one day before the event
Language level: English (at least level B2 is recommended)
Registration required! Please fill out the following registration form and send it by email to international-career-service(at)hochschule-trier.de. (Registration is possible up to two working days before the respective event).
4. How to manage an international and intercultural project?
For whom? PhD students
With whom? Dr. Lutz Schowalter
When? Nov. 26, 2022 - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where? Online room, access link will be sent one day before the event
Language level: English (at least level B2 is recommended)
Registration required! Please fill out the following registration form and send it by email to international-career-service(at)hochschule-trier.de. (Registration is possible up to two working days before the respective event).
5. How to get an International Scholarship?
For whom? PhD students
With whom? N.N.
When? To be announced
Where? Online room, access link will be sent one day before the event
Language level: English (at least level B2 is recommended)
Registration required! Please fill out the following registration form and send it by email to international-career-service(at)hochschule-trier.de. (Registration is possible up to two working days before the respective event).
The Fika session consists of two short presentations by a PhD student lasting 20 to 30 minutes each and group feedback from the other PhD candidates in a relaxed atmosphere. The presentation format can be freely chosen according to your individual ideas. You can present your own research topic, innovative projects or methods, possible problems, challenges, and/or opportunities during your PhD time. Besides the presentations you will get information about being a doctoral candidate at Trier university of applied sciences, further planned workshops, scholarships, etc. It is also good to know that "Fika" is a kind of coffee break with coffee and pastries (which we organise and provide free of charge) and at the same time an excellent opportunity for contact and network with the other PhD students.
Fika Session I
For whom? PHD students
With whom? Dr. Juliane Tatarinov / Hannah Sauer
When? Nov. 16, 2022 - 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Where? Environmental Campus Birkenfeld, Building 24, Room 127 + Online room, access link will be sent one day before the event
Language level: English (at least level B2 is recommended)
Registration required! Please fill out the following registration form and send it by email to international-career-service(at)hochschule-trier.de.
Fika Session II
For whom? PHD students
With whom? Dr. Juliane Tatarinov / Hannah Sauer
When? Nov. 30, 2022 - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where? Main Campus, Building D, Room D09 + Online Room, access link will be sent one day before the event
Language level: English (at least level B2 is recommended)
Registration required! Please fill out the following registration form and send it by email to international-career-service(at)hochschule-trier.de.
Fika Session III
For whom? PHD students
With whom? Dr. Juliane Tatarinov / Hannah Sauer
When? Dec. 14, 2022, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where? UCB Building 9915 - Room SR1
Language level: English (at least level B2 is recommended)
Registration required! Please fill out the following registration form and send it by email to international-career-service(at)hochschule-trier.de.
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