On November 14, 2025, participants attended an interactive in-person workshop designed to help them assess and strengthen their personal employability profile.

Led by employability and personal development expert Manuel Löffler, the session offered a mix of expert input, guided reflection, and collaborative exercises to support students in understanding their strengths, competencies, and development needs.

Highlights included:
✅ Assessing one’s current employability profile and identifying relevant strengths and areas for improvement
✅ Reflecting on personal, interpersonal, and professional competencies
✅ Learning which skills and attributes are especially valued in different industries
✅ Understanding how to align one’s individual profile with career goals
✅ Defining practical steps to further develop key competencies and boost employability

Participants immediately put their insights into action — from evaluating their current skill set to identifying concrete development steps for their future careers. By the end of the workshop, students left with greater self-awareness, practical strategies, and renewed confidence to strengthen their employability profile and move forward in their professional journey.

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

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

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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

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✅ Join our WhatsApp Channel

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📅 Datum: 22. September 2025
🕒 Uhrzeit: 15:00 – 19:00 Uhr
📍 Ort: H-B 6414

Möchtest du herausfinden, welche Fähigkeiten du im Laufe deines Studiums bereits entwickelt hast – auch die, die nicht in deinem Zeugnis stehen? Bist du neugierig, welche Kompetenzen auf dem Arbeitsmarkt wirklich gefragt sind? Möchtest du verstehen, wie deine akademischen und persönlichen Erfahrungen zu deinem beruflichen Werdegang beitragen?

Dann sei beim zweiten Teil unserer C2AW Workshop-Reihe dabei!

Dieser interaktive Workshop richtet sich speziell an internationale Studierende, die ihre persönlichen Kompetenzen besser kennenlernen und berufliche Perspektiven erkunden möchten. Egal ob du dich auf ein Praktikum, den Berufseinstieg oder einfach besser auf deine Stärken vorbereiten willst – hier bist du richtig.

Das erwartet dich:
✅ Reflektion deiner bisherigen Studienerfahrungen und Identifikation deiner bisher entwickelten Fähigkeiten
✅ Erkenntnisse darüber, wie dein Blickwinkel als internationaler Studierender dein Kompetenzprofil bereichert
✅ Einführung in sogenannte Future Skills und deren Bedeutung für Studium und Beruf
✅ Einblick in konkrete Berufsbilder und die damit verbundenen Kompetenzanforderungen

Nutze diese Gelegenheit, um dein persönliches Kompetenzprofil zu entwickeln und dich gezielt auf den Berufseinstieg vorzubereiten!

🎓 Im Rahmen des Employability Pass bringt dir die Teilnahme 3 Punkte in der Kategorie Soft Skills & Employability.

Anmeldung:
Bitte melde dich per E-Mail bei bianca.geurden@uni-siegen.de an.

Weitere Infos findest du hier: Career Service – Kompetenzen entfalten

Die Veranstaltungssprache ist Deutsch und erfordert Sprachkenntnisse auf Niveau B2. Eine englischsprachige Fassung dieses Seminars findet sich auf en.career.uni-siegen.de und direkt über diesen Link.

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.

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!