TU Dortmund University has around 6,000 international students, which corresponds to about 20%. Most of them are registered in STEM topics– degree programs in science, innovation, engineering or mathematics. “Studying in another country requires excellent adaptability and determination– abilities that can be of significant advantage for companies,” said Professor Tessa Flatten, Vice President International Affairs, at the opening of the fair. “With their combination of professional knowledge, language proficiency and intercultural competencies, our trainees are an exceptional 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 thrilled with the high level of attendance: Over 300 trainees visited this year’s International Profession Fair, which happened for the 14th time.
The reasonable allowed students to find the diverse variety of attractive employers in the region. In addition, staff from the Workplace for Migration of the city of Dortmund had their own information stand, where they addressed legal concerns associated with right of residence in Germany. Via the “talentefinder” app, trainees had the ability to call exhibitors beforehand, which enabled the resulting “matches” to be familiar with each other beforehand and make visits for the day of the reasonable.
From first contact to career course
Master’s trainee Nasim Vosoughi Osgouei, a visitor to the International Career Fair for the second time, had likewise organized conferences by means of the app. She is studying “Automation & Robotics” at TU Dortmund University and wish to write her thesis in a corporate setting. Nasim appreciates the variety the fair offers: “Because there are many locations and so several topics here, you can find exactly what you need and what you truly like.” She found an appropriate job deal at the fair and is now obtaining it.
Andri Titan Yade, who is studying for a Master’s degree in chemical engineering, has actually currently completed two internships throughout his studies. He hoped above all that the International Career Fair would help him to get a great insight into the application process: “I do not anticipate to get a task here immediately. But it’s fantastic to discover how to interact with employers and see what opportunities exist.” As part of the reasonable, the International Office of TU Dortmund University, together with partners such as the Center for Entrepreneurship & Transfer (CET) and the Federal Employment Agency, likewise organized different workshops to prepare students in addition to possible for the application procedure and for going into an occupation.
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