Category: III. Soft Skills & Employability

Step Into Your Future: Employability Workshop for International Students

🚀 Level Up for Your Career in Germany! 🚀

🔹 What? 2-day interactive training for the professional world 🌍💼
🔹 When? Fri, 9 May 2025 (PM) & Sat, 10 May 2025 (AM–PM)
🔹 Where? 📍 Shared after registration (spots are 🔥 limited!)

✅ Ready to secure your future? Act fast!

👉 Register now: Click on the BOOKING LINK

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This workshop is a great opportunity to check your job-readiness and improve your skills to get jobs successfully. Employability is more than just getting your „first“ job. The term encompasses all your abilities, knowledge and skills that make you ‚job-fit‘ (hard and soft skills) – and stay job-fit once you have a job.

Within these two days you will take stock of your employability, reflect on your subject competence and improve your personal, interpersonal and workplace related skills. By identifying your strengths and your biggest challenges, you can set milestones and goals for your next career steps.

A few weeks after the training you will have the chance to meet again online and check in on your progress and topics, that you identified for yourself.

The workshop includes short presentations, solo reflections, partner exchanges, experimental simulations and group work (team work, socialising, networking, negotiating, interviews rounds, … ).

By the end of the workshop:

1. You are familiar with the concept of employability, your strengths and areas of improvement.
2. You have identified where you are on your education and career journey
3. You have improved your ability to reflect, receive and give constructive feedback as well as strengthened your self-leadership.
4. You have trained your communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creative problem solving skills during group exercises and challenges.
5. You have set clear goals, understood the role of ownership and aligned actions in achieving them.
6. You can critically review your own performance and adapt your actions accordingly (online follow-up).

This FIT-workshop counts for 3 points in the category „Soft Skills & Employability“ of the Employability Pass!

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Who’s leading the workshop?

Manuel Löffler – An expert trainer who specializes in employability, team skills, and personal growth. With his engaging and practical approach, he will guide you to develop the mindset and tools you need for success.

📅 Date: Friday, June 27, 3-5 PM
🕑 Meeting Time: 2:00 PM at Meeting Point: Siegen Central Bus Station (ZOB)
🎟️ Limited Spots Available – First Come, First Served!
💰 Free of Charge – Costs Covered by the University
🗣️ Guided Tour in English

We’re inviting all international students—especially those in technical degree programs—to join us on an exciting afternoon trip to the Freudenberg Museum of Technology!

Together, we’ll travel by bus from Siegen to Freudenberg and explore a fascinating world of steam power and mechanical innovation. The guided tour, “Steam Engine and Transmission Systems,” will offer hands-on insights into the industrial roots of the region and the working conditions during the Founders’ Era in Germany.

You’ll:

• See a historic steam engine in action

• Learn how belt-driven machines operated in the past

• Discover how early industrial labor shaped the working culture in the Siegerland region

Whether you’re passionate about engineering, curious about local history, or just looking for a fun and educational afternoon—this trip is for you!

This event counts for 3 points in the category „Soft Skills & Employability“ of the Employability Pass!

Registration:
Spots are limited, so make sure to sign up quickly. We look forward to exploring with you! You want to use this chance? Please register here!

📅 Tuesday, June 24, 2025
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Room: F-S 123

Business is global – and so are you! 🌍
This workshop will prepare you to work effectively across cultures by focusing on intercultural sensitivity, the German feedback culture, and ethical behavior in professional life. You’ll also learn how to build strong, lasting networks – an essential skill in today’s job market.

🔹 Why join?
Companies highly value employees who can navigate cultural differences and work ethically. As an international student, these skills will set you apart and increase your chances of success in the German and global job market.
Boost your intercultural competence – it’s your career advantage!

This event counts for 3 points in the category „Soft Skills & Employability“ of the Employability Pass!

You want to use this chance? Please register here!

📅 Monday, June 16, 2025
⏰ 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Room: F-S 002

First impressions count – even at lunch or networking events! 🍽️
Learn how to confidently handle dining etiquette, dress appropriately for business settings, and master the art of small talk.

🔹 Why join?
Good social skills and the right appearance often influence career opportunities more than you think. With these tools, you’ll feel comfortable and professional in any business environment. For international students, this can be the key to building a strong local network and starting your career successfully.
Prepare to impress beyond your résumé!

This event counts for 3 points in the category „Soft Skills & Employability“ of the Employability Pass!

You want to use this chance? Please register here!

📅 Thursday, June 5, 2025
⏰ 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Room: F-S 011

Want to make a strong impression in German business life? 🚀
In this interactive workshop, you will learn the essential rules of conduct, master body language, and develop effective communication skills for meetings and professional interactions.

🔹 Why join?
Understanding business etiquette will help you build trust, strengthen professional relationships, and boost your chances in internships and job interviews. Especially for international students, knowing these unwritten rules can open doors and help you stand out positively!
Invest in your future career – show employers you understand the German way of doing business!

This event counts for 3 points in the category „Soft Skills & Employability“ of the Employability Pass!

You want to use this chance? Please register here!