TU Dortmund University has around 6,000 international students, which relates to about 20%. The majority of them are registered in STEM topics– degree programs in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. “Studying in another nation calls for fantastic versatility and determination– skills that can be of incredible advantage for companies,” stated Professor Tessa Flatten, Vice President International Affairs, at the opening of the reasonable. “With their combination of expert knowledge, language efficiency and intercultural proficiencies, our trainees are an exceptional match for the future-oriented sectors found in Dortmund and the Ruhr area.” Like Wulf-Christian Ehrich, Deputy Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Market Dortmund and Managing Board Member of the Association of Pals of TU Dortmund University (GdF), Teacher Flatten was happy with the high level of attendance: Over 300 trainees visited this year’s International Profession Fair, which took place for the 14th time.
The fair enabled students to discover the diverse range of attractive employers in the region. In addition, personnel from the Workplace for Migration of the city of Dortmund had their own info stand, where they addressed legal concerns related to right of home in Germany. Via the “talentefinder” app, trainees had the ability to call exhibitors in advance, which permitted the resulting “matches” to learn more about each other beforehand and make appointments for the day of the fair.
From first contact to profession course
Master’s trainee Nasim Vosoughi Osgouei, a visitor to the International Career Fair for the second time, had actually also arranged meetings by means of the app. She is studying “Automation & Robotics” at TU Dortmund University and would like to compose her thesis in a corporate setting. Nasim values the diversity the fair offers: “Because there are numerous areas and so several topics here, you can find precisely what you need and what you truly like.” She found an ideal job deal at the reasonable and is now obtaining it.
Andri Titan Yade, who is studying for a Master’s degree in chemical engineering, has already completed 2 internships during his studies. He hoped above all that the International Profession Fair would help him to get a great insight into the application process: “I do not anticipate to get a job here right away. However it’s fantastic to learn how to connect with recruiters and see what chances 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, also organized various workshops to prepare trainees in addition to possible for the application procedure and for going into a profession.
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