Competence Development
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: Please send an email with your full name, matriculation number, degree programme and semester to educareer@fh-kiel.de.
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: Please send an email with your full name, matriculation number, degree programme and semester to educareer@fh-kiel.de.
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? Block with a total of 5 dates on Tuesdays, 16:45-18:45
- 30.09.25
- 07.10.25
- 14.10.25
- 21.10.25
- 11.11.25
Short description follows.
Where? On the campus of the FH Kiel, exact building and room to be announced.
Registration: Please send an email with your full name and matriculation number to educareer@fh-kiel.de.
When? during the IDWs in winter semester 2025
Short description and link to registration will follow in winter semester 2025/26.
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 // Fachhochschule 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 // Fachhochschule Kiel