WeCare - Welcome & Career Office
WeCare Workshops & Sessions
Programme Summer 2025
If you have any questions about our events, please feel free to email us at:
Deutschkurse im Sommersemester 2025
Neuer Kurs "Deutsch für den Beruf"
Im Sommersemester bietet das IFS einen neuen Deutschkurs an: Deutsch für MINT-Berufe (C1/C2, 5 ECTS).
Der Kurs bereitet internationale Studierende mit DSH Prüfung oder TestDAF auf die sprachlichen Herausforderungen im Praktikum oder beim Berufseinstieg vor.
Die Kursteilnehmer/-innen üben im Kurs, Projektmeetings zu moderieren, Projektinhalte zu präsentieren und komplizierte technische Details zu erklären. Die Studierenden schreiben Zusammenfassungen komplexer Sachverhalte, die sie in Originaltexten auf der Projekthomepage, Flyern und Powerpointfolien des tatsächlich an der HKA durchgeführten Projekts „Sophia“ finden. Sie lernen angemessen in Konfliktsituationen, die anhand von Rollenkarten inszeniert werden, in schriftlicher und mündlicher Form zu reagieren, Verlaufs- und Ergebnisprotokolle zu erstellen, Termine per E-Mail zu koordinieren, Meetings in Präsenz und online zu organisieren und zu moderieren. Bei der Erstellung der Texte wird auch der Einsatz von KI thematisiert und experimentell geübt.
Get ready for your internship: Cultural Preparation and Application Strategies for the German Job Market (2 ECTS)
This seminar consists of 4 key modules plus a JobLunch:
1. Intercultural Preparation for the German Job Market: Develop an understanding of the cultural expectations of your potential German employer. Learn to anticipate cultural conflict situations in the applications process and practise a culture specific approach to deal with them.
Fri., 28.03./2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Sat., 29.03./9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
2. Profile Development and Career Planning: Learn how to draw a comprehensive picture of your personal development, including all characteristics crucial for a successful application.
Fri., 11.04./ 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Sat., 12.04./9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
3. From CV to Cover Letter: Essential Job Application Skills: Learn how to structure an effective CV and write a professional cover letter that meets employer expectations.
Fri., 25.04./ 2p.m. - 5 p.m.
4. Job Interview Training: Know what to expect in German Job interviews, how to prepare und present yourself with confidence
Fri., 09.05./ 2p.m. - 5 p.m.
JobLunch: Meet company representatives and learn about everyday work life in Germany, what are future expectations in a specific field and what competencies you need
Wed., 14.05./ 12 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Career Day for international Students
Excursion with company visits and small career fair
Join us for an exciting Career Day in the Black Forest!
Embark on a bus tour from Karlsruhe Main Station to the beautiful Black Forest, where you'll visit two family-owned, internationally active companies. After the tours, enjoy a delicious lunch at Campus Schwarzwald. In the afternoon, you'll have the opportunity to meet companies actively seeking international students for internships and entry-level positions.
The employers would love to learn more about you before meeting you on April 28th. Please fill out the Skill Profile (available in both German and English) and send it to cordelia.makartsev@h-ka.de.
After registering on Ilias and sending your skill profile, please pay a deposit of 10 Euros at office F 009 to secure your place. The deposit will be refunded to you after you attend the Career Day. However, if you fail to attend, the deposit will not be refunded.
Deadline for registration: April 5th!
Programm:
8:00 a.m. Meeting at Karlsruhe Main Station, bus trip to the Black Forest
9:30 a.m. Visit to the J. Schmalz GmbH, a globally active group which products are used in logistics applications as well as in the automotive industry, in the electronics sector or furniture production
11:00 a.m. Visit to fischerwerke GmbH & Co.KG, a group with 4,700 employees worldwide which produces anchors, construction modules and electronic systems
12:30 p.m. You are invited to have lunch together at the Campus Schwarzwald
2 p.m. Welcome at the Campus Schwarzwald and short introduction of the participating companies
2:15 - 4:15 p.m. Market place: small Career Fair with networking opportunities
4:30 p.m. Return to Karlsruhe
6 p.m. Back at Karlsruhe Main Station
Session: Keeping Up your Well-Being in stressful Situations
Feeling overwhelmed looking at exams? Feeling lost in the system? Feeling lonely and low on energy in Karlsruhe? Engage with other international students, exchange experiences and learn from your peers’ good practices.
The sessions will be guided by a professional coach who will also give helpful input on various self-care practices.
Schedule:
Thu, Nov. 14th, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., HKA Campus, building F, room 309
Thu, Nov. 28th, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., KIT Campus South, building 11.40, room 202
Thu, Dec. 12th, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Place will be announced in November
KIT Career Fair
Exchange ideas, find orientation, find jobs!
Whether internship, trainee or direct entry: the KIT career fair brings you together with potential employers and jobs. Once a year, you can get to know numerous companies that are looking for you in the middle of the campus in front of the Audimax. Or you can find out about possible job profiles that match your degree program - all free of charge and without registration, presented by KIT Career Service & Alumni. We invite you as student of the HKA to join this fair!
More information:
https://www.karrieremesse.kit.edu/english/job-seekers.php
Start your Career in the Karlsruhe TechnologyRegion
Start your career in Germany - your chance!
Together with the Welcome Center of the Karlsruhe TechnologyRegion, the Career Services of the KIT and HKA invite you to an inspiring event as part of our DAAD project “Study, stay, succeed in Karlsruhe”. Learn valuable tips from experts, alumni and recruiters, take advantage of advice and make important contacts for your career.
What can you expect?
• Panel discussion: Career entry in Germany
• Presentation of relevant services (e.g. employment agency)
• Market of opportunities: Direct exchange with experts, recruiters & alumni.
Registration: www.careerserviceportal.kit.edu/en/international_career_service/start_career/
Workshops for international students as part of the accompanying program of the KIT Career Fair
Programme
Quick start Applying in Germany: Tips for your cover letter and CV
29.04.2025, 09:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., KIT, Building 11.40., Room 202
More information & registration on https://plus.campus.kit.edu/signmeup/procedures/4364
Quick start Applying in Germany: Tips for your interview and first day in the new job
29.04.2025, 11:30 a.m. - 01:00 p.m., KIT, Building 11.40., Room 202
More information & registration on https://plus.campus.kit.edu/signmeup/procedures/4363
Professional Networking on LinkedIn, CareerFairs & Co
05.05.2025, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., online (Zoom, link after registration)
More information & registration on https://plus.campus.kit.edu/signmeup/procedures/3929
LinkedIn Essentials: Build Your Profile, Grow Your Network, Get Hired
15.05.2025, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., KIT, Building 11.40, Room 231
More information & registration on https://plus.campus.kit.edu/signmeup/procedures/3910
JobLunch for Electrical Engineering
Listen to experienced electrical engineers as they discuss their daily work, the challenges they face, and what to expect in the future of engineering. They will share valuable insights from their careers, including their experiences with job applications, navigating career paths, and working on innovative projects. This session will provide you with a deeper understanding of the profession and offer practical advice for aspiring engineers.
During the session, we’ll be providing lunch to ensure that no one has to attend the afternoon activities on an empty stomach!
The HKA Song Contest
It is your time to shine...
Join our Song Contest and win prizes worth up to 250 euros! Grab your favorite song, sign up, practice (!), and perform live on stage on May 15th. The requirement: You must sing in a language you have learned that is not your native language.
Here’s more information and the registration: www.h-ka.de/songcontest
Contact
Center of Competence
Welcome & Career Services for Degree-Seeking Students
Cordelia Makartsev -Corporate Relations & Career Services
Rebeca Schröder Crespillo - Welcome & Support Services
Phone: +49 (0)721 925-2505,
-2509
wecare.cc@h-ka.de
Office hours:
Mon, Wed + Fri 9:00-12:00
+ consultations by appointment
Bldg F, room 009
Moltkestraße 30
76133 Karlsruhe
