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24.10.2026| German Work Culture | FIT: Soft Skills & Employability

  • DATE

    24.10.2026

  • Time

    09:00–15:00

  • LOCATION

    F-S Building

  • Points

    2

Intercultural Communication & Cultural Awareness for Your Career in Germany

Held by Getrud Goudswaard.

Working and studying in an international environment can be both exciting and challenging. Different cultural backgrounds influence how we communicate, collaborate, negotiate, and solve problems. Developing intercultural competence is therefore a key skill for academic success and a successful career in Germany.

Workshop Content - What You Will Learn

  • Working in Germany

    Gain insights into German workplace culture and professional expectations.

  • Intercultural Perception

    Develop strategies for handling intercultural misunderstandings and conflicts.

  • Self-Reflection

    Reflect on your own cultural background and identify strategies to prepare for  your future career.

  • Communication

    Recognize different communication styles in writing, presentations, negotiations, and teamwork

Why Intercultural Competence Matters

By increasing your intercultural awareness, you can contribute to a more positive and inclusive work environment, strengthen professional relationships, and improve your ability to work effectively in international teams.

Intercultural competence is one of the most valuable skills employers seek in today's global workplace—making this workshop an important step toward your professional success in Germany.

You also have the chance to send specific topics and questions the trainer in advance  so she can prepare the workshop to your needs.

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14.11.2026| Workshop Job Hunt Bootcamp | FIT: Soft Skills & Employability

  • DATE

    14.11.2026

  • Time

    09:00–14:00

  • LOCATION

    F-S Building

  • Language

    English

Master the Job Search Process and increase your chances of landing your next opportunity.

The job market is competitive, and successful applications require more than just a strong academic background. This workshop helps you understand employer expectations, improve your application strategy, and develop the confidence needed to navigate the recruitment process successfully.

Workshop Topics

  • CV & Application DocumentsLearn how to highlight your strengths and present your experience in a clear, impactful way.
  • Job Advertisement AnalysisUnderstand what employers are really looking for and how to spot key opportunities.
  • Interviews & PresentationsGain confidence and techniques to communicate clearly and make a lasting impression.
  • Career Planning & Self-LeadershipTake charge of your career path with strong planning, goal-setting, and self-leadership.
  • Tailored ApplicationsCustomize your applications to match the specific needs and expectations of employers.
  • Personal BrandBuild a strong personal brand that reflects who you are and what you stand for.

Your Trainer

The workshop is held by Manuel Löffler. He is an experienced consultant specializing in leadership, team development, and organizational growth. With an international background in environmental sciences, human resources, and organizational development, he brings a unique perspective to career development and employability.

His workshops combine practical insights, structured reflection, and actionable strategies that participants can immediately apply in their academic and professional lives.

Registration opens on October 1st here.

This workshop counts as 2 points towards the Employability Pass in the category Soft Skills&Employability.

Find out more about the Employability Passs.
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13.11.2026| Workshop Employability Training | FIT: Soft Skills & Employability

  • DATE

    13.11.2026

  • Time

    16:00–20:00

  • LOCATION

    F-S Building

  • Language

    English

Discover your strengths, align your skills with employer expectations, and take the next step toward your professional future.

Whether you are preparing for internships, working student positions, graduate jobs, or your long-term career path, this interactive workshop will help you better understand your potential and develop the skills needed to succeed in today's competitive job market.

Why Join This Workshop?

  • Know Your Strengths

    Identify your key competencies, reflect on your experiences, and discover what makes you stand out.

  • Plan Your Next Steps

    Develop a personal action plan to strengthen your professional profile and achieve your career goals.

  • Increase Employability

    Learn what employers are looking for and how your skills align with labor market expectations.

  • Learn from an Expert

    Benefit from the guidance of an experienced consultant specializing in leadership, team development, and career growth.

The workshop is held by Manuel Löffler. He is an experienced consultant specializing in leadership, team development, and organizational growth. With an international background in environmental sciences, human resources, and organizational development, he brings a unique perspective to career development and employability.

His workshops combine practical insights, structured reflection, and actionable strategies that participants can immediately apply in their academic and professional lives.

👉 Registration opens on October 1st here.

This workshop counts as 2 points towards the Employability Pass in the category Soft Skills&Employability.

Find out more about the Employability Passs.
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Medical Appointment

After your search for a doctor was successful, check their office hours on their homepage. To avoid waiting for the medical treatment you should call before your visit and make an appointment. If you want to go to a specialist, you may have to wait several weeks. You must first visit a general practitioner, as a referral is required to see the specialist.

    1. Please arrive on time for your appointment.
    2. At the reception you will need to present your health insurance card.
    3. If you are visiting a specialist you will also need the referral from the general practitioner.
    4. First of all, as a new patient, you will have to fill out a personal medical questionnaire every time. This questionnaire is mostly in German only, if you have any difficulties in understanding it, please ask the staff at the front desk.
    5. While filling the form you will typically be sent to a waiting room to wait until called.
    6. Patients with public health insurance do not normally have to pay for standard treatments and can simply leave once they are finished with the consultation and/or have received any necessary prescriptions or referrals.

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Medicines and Pharmacies

 In Germany, some medicines require a prescription, while others can be purchased freely.

Prescription medicines (verschreibungspflichtige Medikamente) are only provided to patients with a prescription from their doctor. They can be acquired at public pharmacies (Apotheken) upon presentation of the physical prescription slip. Please note that Germany’s pharmacy laws are strict, meaning a prescription may be required for medicines that are sold over the counter in other countries. Medicine is not available in supermarkets.

Prescription medicines typically include a co-pay of between 5 to 10 euros, or roughly ten percent of their price. If your medication costs less than 5 euros, you pay for it yourself.

Pharmacies are typically open from Monday to Friday, although some also open on Saturday mornings as well. On Sundays, pharmacies are usually closed in Germany. The emergency pharmacy service (Apothekennotdienst) is open around the clock. In Siegen you find the actual emergency pharmacy on this homepage. There is also a list on every pharmacy door.

Learn more about medicine in Germany in this video:

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24.06.26 | Day of Postponed Applications – Your Career Day | FIT: Career & Networking

📅 Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026

🕐 Time: 09:00–17:30
📍 Location: AH-D 108
🌐 Language: English/ German

Students from all departments (international students welcome) can work with like-minded peers and experts to refine their application materials at various themed stations. At the same time, they can receive one-on-one advice or find inspiration through workshops and insights from local companies. The goal: to take your application one step further!

What does the event offer students?

  • Consultation appointments for a personalized review of application materials
  • Talk & Learn: Insights from and networking with companies
  • Workshop stations to refine cover letters and resumes (German / English)
  • Workshops on career orientation and motivation
  • Break activities with the university sports program
  • Snacks & drinks

Note

Registration is available at: info@career.uni-siegen.de. You can attend Career Day at any time; that is, students can choose to attend only specific events. Please check the program to see whether events are offered in German or English.

👉 Find more details and the registration link on the Career Service website here.

This event is offered by the Career Service as part of the FIT program “career competence Awareness Workshops (c2AW)”. The c2AW series contributes significantly to linking students’ personal competence profiles with job-related requirements in Germany.

This event counts for 2 points for the Employability Pass!

1 point Soft Skills & Employability
PLUS
1 point Career&Networking

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Recap: 30.04. SLR Special Event: A Poetry Slam Night | FIT: Well-Being & Social Integration

On April 30th, 2026, the Student Living Room hosted its very first Poetry Slam - and what began as a small and slightly nervous gathering turned into a truly special and meaningful evening.

A total of 12 participants joined the event, including both familiar faces from the SLR community and new students connected through a shared interest in poetry and creative expression.

The idea for the Poetry Slam originally emerged through conversations with one of the regular visitors of the Student Living Room, who has been writing poetry for years and is currently hoping to publish a book of his Spanish poems. Together with host Jule, the idea slowly developed into an event centered around openness, creativity, and connection.

At the beginning of the evening, many participants were shy and unsure of what to expect. No one knew how much people would feel comfortable sharing. However, after the first few readings — and a short break outside on the sunny terrace — the atmosphere slowly changed. The ice was broken, conversations became deeper, and the room started to feel more and more like a genuine safe space.

In total, six participants shared their texts, many of them reciting more than once throughout the evening. Over time, the event became less of a traditional stage performance and more of a collective exchange of poetry, thoughts, and emotions.

Participants shared poems, diary entries, and personal reflections about love, grief, self-love, identity, and life experiences. Texts were presented in Hindi, Spanish, English, Turkish, Persian, and other languages, often accompanied by short English translations or introductions.

In between performances, participants gathered on the terrace with snacks, enjoyed the sunset and evening atmosphere, and talked about the power of poetry and creative expression.

By the end of the evening, there was one shared feeling in the room: this should definitely happen again! The event revealed how many creatively talented and artistically interested people are already part of the SLR community - and sparked ideas for future events, perhaps even including a writing session beforehand.

The Poetry Slam became more than just an event: it became a moment of connection, trust, and community through words.

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04.09. Positioning Your Profile: A Strategic Application Workshop for Women| FIT: Soft Skills & Employability

📅 Date: 04.09.2026
🕐 Time: 09:00 – 12:00
📍 Online: Link will be sent per email a few days prior to the workshop.

Are you ready to position yourself confidently and stand out in competitive application processes? This interactive workshop supports women in strategically building strong application materials and developing a clear, authentic, and compelling professional profile.

You will learn how to move beyond a standard CV and present your qualifications in a structured and impactful way that resonates with recruiters.

💡 What you’ll learn:
✅ How to strategically build strong and convincing application materials
✅ How to develop and communicate an authentic personal profile
✅ How to present your qualifications clearly, professionally, and persuasively
✅ How to identify and highlight your unique strengths
✅ How to differentiate yourself from other candidates through structured positioning

Who should attend?
🎯 Female students from all disciplines who want to strengthen their applications, gain clarity about their professional profile, and position themselves strategically in the job market.

🔔 Please note: This workshop is interactive and includes exercises and reflection. You are welcome to bring your résumé or current application materials to work on during the session.

Take this opportunity to sharpen your personal positioning, strengthen your applications, and present yourself with clarity and confidence in the job market. 🚀

🎓 As part of the Employability Pass, this workshop earns you 2 points in the Soft Skills & Employability category.

Registration:
Registration period starts on July 20 – registration will be available here! 

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31.08. Protecting Your Mental Health in Studies and Work Life: Stress Management and Overload Prevention | FIT: Well-Being & Social Integration

📅 Date: 31.08.2026
🕐 Time: 15:00 – 18:00
📍  Online - details will be shared with registered participants via email shortly before the event.

Do you want to learn how to handle university stress more effectively? Do you want to take care of your mental health and prevent overload or burnout? Is achieving a healthy work-life balance important to you? Then don’t miss this workshop with psychologist Julia Barden!

Workshop topics include:

Understanding how stress develops (and when it becomes harmful)

  • Causes and warning signs of burnout
  • Healthy strategies for coping with stress
  • Tools for preventing overload
  • Effective relaxation techniques

In addition to theoretical input, you will directly apply what you learn to your own student life. You will identify your main sources of stress, both external, such as the double burden of studies and work, and internal, such as perfectionism and then reflect on how you can use the strategies presented to manage these stressors more effectively. You will also explore which activities help you to recharge and how you can integrate them more actively into your daily routine.

👉 This workshop counts for 2 points in the “Well-Being & Social Integration” category of the Employability Pass

Registration:

Sign up here!

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22.08. Stronger After Rejection: Building Resilience and Confidence in the Job Application Journey | FIT: Well-Being & Social Integration

📅 Date: 22.08.2026
🕐 Time: 13:00 – 18:00
📍  Room details will be shared with registered participants via email shortly before the event.

Applying for jobs or internships can be challenging—especially when you receive rejections without clear feedback. For many international students, this can lead to frustration, self-doubt, and a loss of motivation.

This highly interactive workshop empowers you to turn setbacks into powerful learning opportunities and build the confidence and resilience needed to succeed in the job application process.

During this workshop, you will learn how to:

• Gain insight into how recruitment decisions are made in Germany
• Stop taking rejections personally and strengthen your self-confidence
• Stay motivated and focused—even when facing multiple setbacks
• Develop mental resilience and emotional strength during the application journey
• Transform rejection into valuable feedback for stronger future applications
• Create your own personal resilience and motivation strategy for long-term career success

The workshop combines psychological insights, practical exercises, and interactive reflection, allowing participants to immediately apply what they learn to their own job search.

Participants leave the workshop with powerful tools, renewed motivation, and a stronger, more confident mindset to navigate the application process and move forward with clarity and determination.

👉 This workshop counts for 2 points in the “Well-Being & Social Integration” category of the Employability Pass

Registration:

Sign up here!

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