Career Program
guided learning
Make it to an invitation
Module 1
- Target positions
- Vacancy search
- Job ad interpretion
- Application documents
Price: € 1,200
The “Career Program For International Experts” is an intensive training program which provides a time-efficient, goal-oriented and success-optimized job search in Germany.
You will become a “Career-ProFI” with me by your side.
Let’s begin.
Career Program Overview
Learn the secrets of a successful job search in Germany with this structured programm. It consists of three independent parts. Each module breaks down your vision into practical implementation steps that you work through one by one. It combines self-study courses, in-depth live workshops and individual coaching sessions. If you participate in the whole program you will get the “Career ProFI-Certificate”, which confirms your employability in a German environment and shows employers your willingness to learn German standards and develop personally. For more information hoover the course topics below.
Job Search
Learn how to search for job offers efficiently.
– Best job websites and search strategies
– Identification of key requirements in job postings
– Estimation of chances of success
Application
Learn how to write application documents perfectly.
– Content and design of a German CV
– Creation of a complementing cover letter
– Selection of appropriate certificates
Interview
Learn how to master interviews competently.
– Preperations for and process of a job interview
– Requirements for a convincing self-presentation
– Answers for tricky Recruiter questions
Salary
Learn how to estimate and negotiate an appropriate salary.
– Determination of a fair salary
– Procedure of a salary negotiation
– Alternative non-cash and non-financial benefits
Contract
Learn how to understand working conditions correctly.
– Adequate conditions regarding working time, overtime, vacation, illness, etc.
– Remuneration details about taxes, social contributions and living costs
– Documents to be prepared for the first working day
Culture
Learn how to work with Germans professionally.
– Introduction of German cultural characteristics
– Impact on work-related situations
– Raising awareness of potential conflicts
After attending the complete training you:
Elaborate an efficient job search strategy on the German job market.
Xplain your value in professional and compelling application documents for recruiters.
Pass job interviews confidently due to a good preperation and knowledge about the process.
Enjoy salary negotiations because you know what is going on and how to respond.
Review employment contracts and assess the attractiveness of the terms offered.
Tackle a work permit application because you know visa types and requirements.
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Become a true expert on the German job market and push your career forward.
Convince the company
Module 2
- Salary determination
- Interview procedure
- Salary negotiation
- Self-introduction
Price: € 1,200
Get ready to start working
Module 3
- Work permit
- Employment conditions
- Contract terms
- Work culture in Germany
Price: € 1,200
Boost your career in Germany
Module 1, 2 & 3
- Job search
- Application documents
- Salary
- Job interview
- Employment conditions
- Work culture in Germany
Price: € 2,990 (safe € 610)
Your Guide
Heidi has worked as a recruiter in various companies and has made many recruiting decisions herself. She founded Push Your Career in 2012 to help foreign professionals find a job in Germany. Today her career courses are part of the curriculum for foreign researchers and students at many universities in Germany. Read more about her career history in “About”.
Target Group
The Career Program is for international job starters and transitioners, who want to find a new job in Germany´s industry. To participate it is recommended if you fullfil the following criteria:
- You have a Master or a PhD degree (or will have it soon) in engineering, natural sciences or economics.
- You have first international work experience or your degree is from a German university.
- You are planning to start working within six months latest.
- You can invest min. 4 hours/week work time.
If one the these criteria is not fulfilled, check my self-study courses and personal consultation options.
Program FAQs
Do I get individual support in this program?
Yes, you will recieve feedback for your application draft and for your self-introduction in job interviews. Moreover you get all your personal questions answered in the live workshops and on-demand consultations.
How can I deduct the career program fee from my taxes?
The participation fee is tax deductible and part of the so called “Werbungskosten”. Please collect and keep all invoices and bills for your effords to find a job in Germany e.g. for flights, Visa, phone calls, relocation and this career advice as well. If you have finally found a job in Germany you should read more about tax declarations in Germany to get your investments back. You can also use the support of a tax assistance union (“Lohnsteuerhilfeverein”), which is much cheaper than a tax consultant.
To get an overview of the most common costs, I recommend these two articles. They are in German but you can use the translation function of your browser.
https://karrierebibel.de/bewerbungskosten-absetzen/
https://karrierebibel.de/bewerbungskosten-absetzen/https://karrierebibel.de/umzug-job/
Participant Feedback
If the program is too comprehensive for you, check the self-study courses.