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23.01. International Breakfast @ ifm statmath FIT: Career & Networking

📅 Date: January 23, 2025

🕔 Time: 08:30 – 11:30 (time for bus ride included)
📍 Location: ifm statmath – meeting point: 08:30am Siegen ZOB

Interested in learning more about the German job market and connecting with a local company? Then join us for a company breakfast at ifm statmath. This event offers a pleasant and informal setting to gain insights into professional life in Germany while getting to know a potential employer in the region.

As part of the FIT project Career Preparation for International Students, the company breakfast gives international students the opportunity to engage directly with company representatives, ask questions, and learn more about career paths and entry opportunities.

About the company:
ifm statmath GmbH is a software and data science company based in Siegen. The company develops intelligent software solutions in the fields of data science and artificial intelligence for industrial applications. With an interdisciplinary team and a strong focus on innovation, ifm statmath supports companies in making data-driven decisions and optimizing processes.

This event counts for 1 point in the category „Career&Networking“ of the Employability Pass!

Sign up here!

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05.11. Uni Career Fair “W&I Tag”

Looking for an internship, a thesis partner, or your first full-time job? Then mark your calendar for the W&I Tag 2025 — the big career fair for students of business and engineering at the University of Siegen!

🗓 Date: November 5, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 – 16:00
📍 Location: Paul-Bonatz Campus, University of Siegen

The event is organized by the VWI Hochschulgruppe Siegen. Every year, they bring together dozens of companies and institutions eager to meet motivated students.


👉 See the list of participating companies here.

Preparing for the W&I Tag

Need Support at the Fair?

We’ll be there too — not as recruiters, but to help you!
👋 Meet the FIT Team from the International Office and the Career Service.

✅ Get tips for talking to employers
✅ Receive feedback on your CV
✅ Boost your confidence before networking

📍 Find us at booth 39 (lower tent)

We’re looking forward to seeing you at W&I Day 2025 — and helping you make the most of it!

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13.12. De-stress your Studies (Stressmanagement) | FIT: Well-Being & Social Integration

Boost your well-being and self-efficacy with Mindful Self-Leadership. Student life can be challenging, this interactive workshop gives you practical tools to manage stress, build resilience and stay focused. You’ll learn simple mindfulness and movement exercises to recharge during the day and discover study routines that really work.💡🧘‍♀️

What’s included:
• Insights into student well-being
• Tools for stress, time and energy management
• Mindfulness and movement exercises
• Tips for sustainable study habits
• Exchange with other students

Counts for 3 Employability Pass points (Well-Being & Social Integration).

📅 Date: Saturday, 13 December 2025
🕘 Time: 09:00 – 16:00
📍 Room details will be communicated per Email

Location:

International Office – Universität Siegen
Sandstraße 16–18
57072 Siegen

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-de-stress-your-studies-tickets-1850624982139?aff=oddtdtcreator

In the meantime, feel free to

✅ Follow us on Instagram: @int.uni-siegen
✅ Join our WhatsApp Channel

->  We’ll share all updates about the events there soon!

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08.12. Workshop: Mindful Christmas Season | FIT: Well-Being & Social Integration

Learn how to feel more balanced and less overwhelmed this Christmas – with mindfulness, reflection, and community!

The holidays can be joyful – but also stressful, lonely, or overwhelming, especially when far from home or facing high expectations.

In this interactive workshop, you’ll explore how to care for your mental well-being during this season and beyond. Through mindfulness and practical self-care tools, you’ll learn to move through the holidays with more ease and kindness toward yourself.

💬 What to Expect:
🧘‍♀️ Gentle mindfulness & breathing exercises
💡 Tips to manage holiday stress and emotions
📝 Reflection prompts to focus on what matters most
🤝 Optional sharing in a supportive space
🎁 Simple tools to take home – no experience needed

📅 Date: Monday, 08 December 2025
🕘 Time: 13:00 – 16:30
📍 Room details will be communicated per Email

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-mindful-christmas-season-tickets-1849007865299?aff=oddtdtcreator

👉 This workshop counts for 3 points in the “Well-Being & Social Integration” category of the Employability Pass!

Location:

International Office – Universität Siegen
Sandstraße 16–18
57072 Siegen

In the meantime, feel free to

✅ Follow us on Instagram: @int.uni-siegen
✅ Join our WhatsApp Channel

->  We’ll share all updates about the events there soon!

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Recommendation: 06.02.25 Online-Seminar | Understanding contracts, salaries and references in Germany

Important Opportunity: Online Seminar on Rights and Obligations in the German Workplace

(Please Note: This is not part of our FIT-project and does not offer points for the Employability Pass)

Are you entering the German job market or starting a new role in Germany? Understanding your rights and obligations as an employee is essential to building a successful career. Join the online seminar from Alumniportal Deutschland to find out everything you need to know about contracts, salaries and workplace expectations in Germany.

Click here for: Seminar Description and Registration

Following topics will be addressed:

  • The German work environment: cultural nuances and professional norms.
  • Your employment rights and obligations in the workplace
  • How to evaluate job offers effectively
  • Salary structures, negotiation techniques and a breakdown of taxes and social security contributions.
  • Why professional references are important in Germany and how to use them to your advantage.

Whether you’re a young or an experienced professional, this event will provide you with valuable insights and practical tips to navigate the German workplace with confidence.

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Recommendation: Career Service of the University of Siegen

We want to bring your attention to the valuable opportunities offered by the Career Service of the University of Siegen that we highly recommend:

Please have a look at their WORKSHOP OFFERS in Wintersemester 2024.

These events will provide you with essential skills and knowledge for navigating the job market effectively.
The Career Service offers a comprehensive range of resources and support to help students and graduates navigate their career paths successfully.

Wishing you all the best in your job search!