What to expect?

​​​​​​Enrolled in a development related study program and worried about finding the right job? Or uncertain about whether a career in research is the right decision for you? The Online Event Series of AGEP and Alumniportal Deutschland is here to help. We offer a mix of workshops, seminars, presentations and discussions, focusing on highlighting your strengths and international experience.

Learn about the job application process, application documents, pros and cons for a career in research, financial support programs like Diaspora2023, and receive personalized career coaching. Whether you attend all activities or select specific sessions, we're dedicated to help you preparing for a successful professional start or return. Join us on this transformative journey.

Who can attend?

All international students and graduates of postgraduate study programmes oriented to developing and threshold countries as well as countries with economies in transition. 

Please note that a membership on and then joining the (for free) is required to attend. 

Workshop: Life Design Thinking

📅 Saturday, 13 Jan 2024 - 🕐 | 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM (CET)

Exploring and developing your strengths and your vision for a successful job engagement. The workshop will offer you a space to explore and identify your strengths and visions for your workplace. We will do this by searching for answers to some very important basic questions: Who am I? What am I good at? What are my talents? What am I curious about? What do I deeply care about? How do I want to support the world? What makes me come alive? What excites me?

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Seminar: Compelling Application Documents

📅 Friday, 26 Jan 2024 - 🕐 | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (CET)

Recruiters spend less than one minute to decide whether an application is relevant for the job or not. Therefore, you need to pass the quick-check and the in-depth-check with your resume and cover letter. In this seminar you will learn how recruiters read the documents and how to craft them so that you will get an invitation for the interview of jobs that really fit your profile. 

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Wise Crowds: Rapid Group Coaching with Peers

📅 Friday, 23 Feb 2024 - 🕐 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (CET)

Join "Wise Crowds," a collaborative decision-making method. Tap into the collective wisdom of your peers for swift insights, gaining clarity on your urgent concerns and making more informed decisions effectively to master your career planning.

Seminar: Strategic Career Planning in Science

📅 Thursday, 29. Feb 2024 - 🕐 | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (CET)

What do I need to know if I want to plan my career in science? Does a doctorate / PhD make sense in my field, even if I don't intend to go into research? What comes after the doctorate? What job opportunities are available to me? What are the paths I can follow and where do I get orientation? This seminar provides answers to these questions and many more. 

Individual career coaching

📅 No deadline. Applications can be formally submitted on a continual basis.

Virtual career coaching for graduates or last semester students who participated in at least three session of this series and who fulfil the requirements of the Alumniportal. Let the experienced career coaches help you with the career planing, optimize your job application or receive tips on how to impress and deliver in a job interview.

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