TU Dortmund University has around 6,000 worldwide trainees, which corresponds to about 20%. Most of them are registered in STEM subjects– degree programs in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. “Studying in another country requires great flexibility and perseverance– skills that can be of significant advantage for companies,” stated Professor Tessa Flatten, Vice President International Affairs, at the opening of the reasonable. “With their combination of expert understanding, language proficiency and intercultural competencies, our students are an excellent match for the future-oriented sectors located in Dortmund and the Ruhr area.” Like Wulf-Christian Ehrich, Deputy President of the Chamber of Commerce and Market Dortmund and Managing Board Member of the Association of Buddies of TU Dortmund University (GdF), Teacher Flatten was delighted with the high level of presence: Over 300 trainees visited this year’s International Profession Fair, which took place for the 14th time.
The reasonable made it possible for students to discover the diverse series of appealing companies in the area. In addition, staff from the Office for Migration of the city of Dortmund had their own information stand, where they addressed legal concerns associated with right of home in Germany. Via the “talentefinder” app, trainees had the ability to call exhibitors beforehand, which permitted the resulting “matches” to be familiar with each other in advance and make visits for the day of the reasonable.
From very first contact to profession path
Master’s trainee Nasim Vosoughi Osgouei, a visitor to the International Profession Fair for the 2nd time, had also set up conferences via the app. She is studying “Automation & Robotics” at TU Dortmund University and would like to compose her thesis in a corporate setting. Nasim appreciates the variety the fair deals: “Since there are numerous locations therefore various topics here, you can discover precisely what you require and what you actually like.” She found an appropriate job deal at the fair and is now making an application for it.
Andri Titan Yade, who is studying for a Master’s degree in chemical engineering, has actually already finished two internships throughout his research studies. He hoped above all that the International Career Fair would assist him to gain a good insight into the application procedure: “I don’t expect to get a task here immediately. However it’s terrific to discover how to communicate with recruiters and see what opportunities exist.” As part of the fair, the International Workplace of TU Dortmund University, together with partners such as the Center for Entrepreneurship & Transfer (CET) and the Federal Employment Agency, also arranged various workshops to prepare trainees as well as possible for the application process and for entering an occupation.
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