CareerLab | Workshops
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Do you want to feel confident and well-prepared for the next job fair in Germany?
This course will help you understand what to expect, how to present yourself professionally, and what documents to bring. Together, we’ll practice how to approach companies and make a strong impression. If you like, you can attend the Talent Transfair together with the group on the day of the fair.
When? 07. & 08.11.2025 | 9am-1pm (+ 12.11.25 Talent Transfair)
Where? On the campus of the HAW Kiel, exact building and room to be announced.
How to register: Professional Training for your presentation at Job Fairs |NOVEMBER| | collabfhkiel
Questions? Please send an email with your full name and matriculation number to educareer@fh-kiel.de.
In today’s globalized world, intercultural competence is a key factor for success – in academics, in the workplace, and in everyday life. Our interactive training Intercultural Collaboration offers practical insights into the following topics:
- Intercultural communication – how can mutual understanding be achieved?
- Working in intercultural teams – how can we collaborate effectively and respectfully?
- Unconscious bias – how do unconscious patterns shape our behavior, and how can we deal with them consciously?
Through interactive methods, peer exchange, and hands-on exercises, you’ll discover how to use cultural diversity as a resource – to collaborate more effectively in your studies, navigate daily life with confidence, and prepare for a successful start to your career.
Date: 29. & 30.10.25
Language: English
Registration: KMS // HAW Kiel
Join Our Innovation Workshop!
Are you ready to turn your ideas into real business concepts?
We’re inviting all international students of HAW Kiel to an exciting Innovation Workshop— a hands-on, creative event where you’ll work in teams, develop bold ideas, and learn how to shape them into business models.
No prior experience needed — just curiosity and an open mind!
What’s waiting for you:
- Fun ideation exercises to spark your creativity
- Learn how to use the **Business Model Canvas** — one of the world’s most popular start-up tools
- Collaborate with students from around the world
- Present your ideas in a friendly pitch session
- Improve your teamwork, innovation, and presentation skills
When? 06.11.2025
Where? On the campus of the HAW Kiel, exact building and room to be announced.
Language: English
How to register: KMS // HAW Kiel
Questions? Please send an email with your full name and matriculation number to educareer@haw-kiel.de.
When? Block with a total of 3 dates:
- 09.09.25 | Write the perfect application: from job search to CV and cover letter to LinkedIn
10.09.25 | Convince in the job interview and salary negotiation
15.09.25 | Application documents check
Where? Online via Zoom | Access data will be sent after registration shortly before the start of the event.
Registration: Ready, Set, Apply! Your 3-Step Application Roadmap Workshop |SEPTEMBER| | collabfhkiel
Would you like to apply for your dream job or the perfect internship, but don't know where to start? Do you want to impress with professional application documents, but are unsure how to stand out from the crowd? Do you have specific questions about the application process or your documents and would like to ask an expert?
Then you've come to the right place!
The trainer Julia Barden is a psychologist with professional experience in the HR department of companies such as Deutsche Bahn and Commerzbank. She supports people in their career orientation and throughout the entire application process and is the author of the book ‘Erfolgreich bewerben'.
The online workshop will cover the following topics:
- Job search strategies
- Analysing job descriptions
- Writing a convincing cover letter
- Modern CV design
- Creating an appealing LinkedIn profile
The special thing about this workshop: The theory is followed directly by practice! You will select a suitable position, analyse the job advertisement and draft (in keywords) a cover letter and your CV. There will also be enough time for individual questions. You will also receive free access to Julia's Udemy video course ‘Get your dream job in Germany’, which you can use to work through all the content of the workshop.
When? Block with a total of 3 dates
09.09.25 | Write the perfect application: from job search to CV and cover letter to LinkedIn
10.09.25 | Convince in the job interview and salary negotiation
15.09.25 | Application documents check
Where? Online via Zoom | Access data will be sent shortly before the start of the event after registration.
How to register:Ready, Set, Apply! Your 3-Step Application Roadmap Workshop |SEPTEMBER| | collabfhkiel
Do you have a job interview on the horizon and want to know how to best prepare for it? Do you want to appear authentic and convincing, but are unsure how to respond to critical questions? Are you wondering how to develop a realistic salary expectation and get your nervousness under control?
Then this workshop is the right place for you.
The speaker, Julia Barden, is a psychologist with professional experience in the HR department of companies such as Deutsche Bahn and Commerzbank. She supports people in their career orientation and throughout the entire application process and is the author of the book ‘Erfolgreich bewerben.’
The workshop includes the following content
- Online and on-site job interviews
- Frequently asked questions in job interviews and response strategies
- Tips on appearance, behaviour and mindset
- Determining salary expectations and strategies for salary negotiations
- Simulation of job interviews and salary negotiation
- Dealing with nervousness
True to the workshop design, theory is always followed by practice: At the beginning of the workshop, you will select a job that interests you and analyze the job advertisement according to the instructions. You will then learn about the most frequently asked questions in a job interview and the corresponding answer strategies and make notes on how you can answer the individual questions. After you have learned how to determine a realistic salary expectation and how to approach salary negotiations strategically, you will determine your salary expectation for the position. There will also be enough time for individual questions. You will also receive free access to Julia's Udemy video course "Get your dream job in Germany", which you can use to review all the content of the workshop.
When? 06.05.2025
This training focuses on Assessment Centers (AC) and aims to equip you with essential knowledge, enhance your soft skills through real AC tasks, and provide individual feedback along with practical tips and tricks. The goal is to better prepare you for the job market and ultimately improve your chances of securing your desired position.
Registration: KMS // HAW Kiel
When? 28.04.2025
Do you work or want to work in Germany and want to know what rights you have as an employee, what you need to look out for and what you can expect from your employer?
Then this workshop is the right place for you!
What can you expect from this workshop?
- Key note: Basic information on labour law including topics like payment, holidays, sickness, employment contract, visa, health insurance, etc.
- Case studies: try it out and experience realistic situations to be optimally prepared!
- Q&A session: What more do you want to know? Bring your own questions on the topic.
Registration: KMS // HAW Kiel
August 4–15, 2025 | Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | on campus
This course will improve your language skills for professional situations and prepare you for your next job in Germany!
- Improvement of communication skills in everyday working life
- Expansion of vocabulary for professional contexts
Participation:
- Completed German level A2 (proof required in the form of a recognized certificate – please send a scan by email for verification to: educareer@haw-kiel.de)
- Attendance requirement: 80%
- Final exam at the end of the course – at least 50% required to pass
Registration via Moodle by 07/30/25: German for the Workplace | Deutsch für den Beruf | collabfhkiel