Internationals

Tap into the thriving job market in the Rhein-Main area

The labor market in the Rhein-Main area is an interesting prospect for internationally positioned graduates: They can stay in Germany for up to 18 months after graduation in order to find employment that corresponds to their degree.

Advantages of (working) life in Germany

  • low unemployment rate
  • moderate working hours
  • very good social and health insurance
  • attractive regulations for maternity and parental leave
  • above-average number of vacation and public holidays
  • high quality of life

What to consider?

  • Only a few positions are offered in English. Most positions require very good German.
  • For a successful career start, it is important to gain relevant practical experience already during your studies.

Due to the growing shortage of skilled labour, especially in STEM professions, engineers, IT specialists and natural scientists will be in high demand in the long term.

What to consider?

  • Only a few positions are offered in English. Most positions require very good German.
  • For a successful career start, it is important to gain relevant practical experience already during your studies.

Adil Ilyas has also had this experience:

Adil Ilyas

  • Alumnus of our partner university Politecnico Di Torino
  • Quality Engineer at Bosch Rexroth
  • Bachelor Mechanical Engineering (Italy), Master Production Engineering (Germany)
  • Origin: Pakistan

During his studies in Germany, Adil and his friends observed that international students usually focus on their studies and often neglect language acquisition and practical experience. This makes it difficult for them to access the labour market.

Adil therefore recommends looking at one's own career goals in good time. In his Blog Adifiles he gives internationals tips on studying and working in Germany.

This field report is an excerpt from the online session “International Careers in German Companies” in cooperation with Bosch Rexroth and Merck. View report and recording.

Do you need a helping hand on your career journey?

International Career Service Rhein-Main (ICS RM)

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The TU Darmstadt is member of the International Career Service Rhine-Main. The ICS RM helps you navigate the regional job market, explore entrepreneurship opportunities, understand corporate standards, and build your network. We empower international students and students with migration backgrounds to become sought-after professionals.

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The International Students Service stands for successful studies at TU Darmstadt, from the start to your career entry. It informs, guides and supports international students at TU Darmstadt in all aspects of their studies and even your career journey with the new Future Engineering Career (FEC) programme, funded by the Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung and the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst.

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Termin / Date Titel und Sprache / Title and language Kurzbeschreibung / Short description
20.11.2024
16:00 − 20:00 Uhr 		Berufseinstieg in Deutschland – die perfekte Bewerbung

Veranstaltungssprache: Deutsch 		Erfahre in diesem virtuellen Workshop, wie du eine passende Stelle findest und überzeugende Bewerbungsunterlagen gestaltest – vom professionellen Lebenslauf bis zu einem aussagekräftigen LinkedIn-Profil. Die Veranstaltung ist eine Kooperation des DAAD-Projekts „Future Engineering Career (FEC) Programm“ und dem Career Service der TU Darmstadt. Es sind insbesondere internationale Studierende zu diesem Format eingeladen. Zur Anmeldung
27.11.2024
16:00 − 20:00 Uhr 		Mit Selbstbewusstsein überzeugen: Vom Vorstellungsgespräch bis zur Gehaltsverhandlung

Veranstaltungssprache: Deutsch 		Der Workshop vermittelt Studierenden das Selbstbewusstsein und die Strategien, um Vorstellungsgespräche erfolgreich zu meistern und Gehaltsverhandlungen sicher zu führen. Die Veranstaltung ist eine Kooperation des DAAD-Projekts „Future Engineering Career (FEC) Programm“ und dem Career Service der TU Darmstadt. Es sind insbesondere internationale Studierende zu diesem Format eingeladen. Zur Anmeldung
04.12.2024
16:00 – 20:00 Uhr 		Succeed in the German Job Market: from Job Search to writing your CV and Cover Letter

Event language: English 		In this virtual workshop you will learn how to find a suitable position and create convincing application documents. The workshop enables you to create a professional CV and a meaningful LinkedIn profile. The event is a cooperation of the DAAD-project “Future Engineering Career (FEC) Programme” and the Career Service of TU Darmstadt. International students are particularly invited to participate.
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11.12.2024
16:00 – 20:00 Uhr 		Succeed in the German Job Market: Mastering Job Interviews and Salary Negotiations

Event language: English 		The workshop provides students with self-confidence and strategies to successfully master job interviews and confidently conduct salary negotiations. The event is a cooperation of the DAAD-project “Future Engineering Career (FEC) Programme” and the Career Service of TU Darmstadt. International students are particularly invited to participate.
Zur Anmeldung
Kontakt: Eileen Paßlack-Runkel,