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Welcome to the career section of our online magazine - your guide to a successful professional future in Germany! Here you will find valuable tips and practical advice on all aspects of w. We also address the topic of in many places. You can also discover a wide range of free further training opportunities and career seminars that will help you expand your skills and . This will set you apart from the competition and increase your chances on the .

Be inspired by international alumni who share their unique career paths and experiences in Germany with you. Whether you are at the beginning of your career or looking for new challenges - you will find helpful tips and inspiration for your next career move in our articles!

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    Putu Budha: A path to integration in Germany

    In our live talk, Putu Budha from Indonesia talks about his experiences in the German healthcare system and overcoming language barriers, and gives valuable tips for international professionals.

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    A successful career start in Germany

    Hetvi Dhruva, an Indian actuary, talks about her experiences in Germany: from language barriers and bureaucracy to a positive work-life balance.

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    From Iraq to Karlsruhe – a career in Germany

    Find out how Anwer advanced his career in civil engineering in Germany by learning the German language and taking part in suitable training courses.

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    A Latin American mentor and an Asian mentee sit together at the table, smiling and talking.
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    “The programme was a turning point for me”

    Joining forces: read here, how the Women Forward Mentoring Programme of the Humboldt network helps women to achieve their goals in academia.

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    Raúl’s path to success: tips for international professionals

    Raúl Pantoja from Chile talks about how he came to be in Germany: how he overcame language barriers, found his dream job and has successfully integrated.

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    A dream job in Munich

    How the deputy nursing manager Sanja Kitic from Bosnia and Herzegovina settled down in Germany and started her career. 

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    From São Paulo to the Rhineland – Working in Germany

    Getting his dream job in Germany: how controller Adrian Flaksbaum Moll from Brazil developed his professional skills and created a new life for himself in Germany.

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    Academic career in Germany

    Infographic

    This infographic provides an overview of career paths in science and research in Germany and gives helpful tips for international researchers seeking an academic career in Germany.

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    Proper job communication

    Communication between people from different cultures can quickly result in misunderstandings that can impair collaboration. We provide tips on how to avoid the pitfalls.

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    Further training for international skilled workers

    International further training, language courses, mentoring and intercultural competence: Further training helps international skilled workers gain a foothold in Germany. An overview of free training opportunities.

  • Woman and AI robot working together in the office, automation and technology concept
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    How artificial intelligence is changing our workplace

    How is AI changing our jobs and the ways in which we’ll collaborate in the future? What the use of AI means for our workplace and which ethical issues remain unresolved.

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    Shared dreams, joint objectives

    The story of spouses that have studied and conducted research in Germany together — funded by the DAAD and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.