How to get a job interview in Germany
Event Information
About this event
Workshop hosted by Frazer Jones, presented by Katharina Wegera (online)
After the previous success of this workshop, we are again offering this CV writing course in conjunction with Frazer Jones.
By the end of this workshop you will:
- Have tips for optimising your CV for the German and international job market in NRW
- Learn how to present your strengths and career breaks on your CV and in an interview
- Know new strategies for increasing your chances of getting an interview for a job
Programme
10.30 - Welcome and introductions
10.45 - Introduction to Frazer Jones and the jobs in which they specialise
10.50 - CVs – essential tips – expectations of German employers, layout, qualifications, languages and more
11.40 – how to present your strengths and career breaks on your CV
11.55 – strategies for increasing your chances of getting an interview for a job / questions and discussion
12.30 - Close
Please have your CV with you and note any questions you have about the job search process in Germany. Please submit your questions by 20th April to hello@iwibdus.com
About Katharina
Katharina Wegera manages the Frazer Jones Team in Germany and is involved in delivering executive as well as senior level search projects, mainly within the industrial sector and consultancy business.
After graduating from the University of Maastricht (NL) with a Diploma in Psychology Katharina spent several years working in the field of organisational research and consulting.
Katharina says “I believe that the core to finding the right candidate is understanding the company culture and its values as well as the functional expertise and the personality of our stakeholders. Having a background in psychology as well as people and organisational development it feels natural assessing all of these qualities and has proven quite successful. Furthermore, integrating the challenges arising from the rapidly changing candidate market into our search approach is key to guaranteeing a quick process and high level of service throughout”
Organiser International Women in Business Düsseldorf
Organiser of How to get a job interview in Germany
The International Women in Business Düsseldorf e.V. (iwibdus) is a registered non-profit group that supports internationally-minded women living in the Düsseldorf area with the aim of empowering and developing them in such a way that they are better able to achieve their goals and make the most of their talents.
We aim to create a safe space where women can feel empowered, share their professional and personal goals, and find support to achieve them. We connect and support these women by creating business related initiatives and networking opportunities.
