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Workshops & Talks to Boost Your Career
Every semester, exciting, free events are waiting for you, covering topics like job applications, career entry, and career planning. You’ll hear from insiders at top companies, including SAP SE, MONA AI, b+p Consulting & Personnel, and Scheer GmbH.
Get first-hand tips, network with professionals, and prepare yourself for the future!
Make sure to check out the current program and grab your spot today.
Events in German
Gastro-Jobs für Studis: Deine Rechte, Pflichten & Chancen
Ob Kellnern, Tresen oder Küche – Gastro-Jobs sind bei Studierenden beliebt. Doch was musst du rechtlich beachten? Welche Rechte hast du, welche Pflichten gelten – und welche Möglichkeiten ergeben sich daraus? In diesem Workshop bekommst du einen kompakten Überblick und wertvolle Tipps für deinen Nebenjob in der Gastronomie.
Datum: 28.10.2025, 16:15 - 18:00 Uhr
Ort: Universität des Saarlandes, Gebäude A2 1, Innovation Center, Raum 0.01
Referent*innen: Tobias Wolfanger - Gewerkschaft Nahrung- Genuss- Gaststätten, Marie Bernhardt - Deutscher Gewerkschaftsbund Rheinland-Pfalz / Saarland, AStA UdS, Career Center UdS
Wie überzeugst du Personalverantwortliche mit einer KI-gestützten Bewerbung?
Künstliche Intelligenz spielt eine immer größere Rolle im Bewerbungsprozess – sei es bei der Analyse von Bewerbungsunterlagen oder der Unterstützung beim Verfassen von Lebenslauf und Anschreiben. Doch wie kannst du KI sinnvoll nutzen, um deine Bewerbung zu optimieren, ohne an Individualität zu verlieren? Welche Fehler solltest du unbedingt vermeiden, damit deine Unterlagen überzeugen?
In unserer Veranstaltung zeigen wir dir, wie du KI-Tools gezielt für deine Bewerbung einsetzt, worauf Recruiter*innen achten und wie du dich von der Masse abhebst. Erfahre, wie du deine Bewerbungsunterlagen smart optimierst und den ersten wichtigen Schritt in Richtung deines Traumjobs machst.
Datum: 06.11.2025, 16:15-18:00 Uhr
Ort: Universität des Saarlandes, Gebäude A1 1, Starterzentrum, Seminarraum
Referent*innen: Julie Kuntz - b+p Beratung und Personal
Du stehst vor deinem ersten Vorstellungsgespräch oder möchtest deine Skills auffrischen?
Dann ist diese Veranstaltung genau das Richtige für dich! Das Career Center lädt dich zu einem interaktiven Workshop ein, bei dem erfahrene Personaler*innen wertvolle Einblicke geben. Lerne, wie du dich optimal vorbereitest, typische Fragen meisterst und mit deinem Auftreten überzeugst.
Hol dir praxisnahe Tipps und steigere deine Chancen im Bewerbungsprozess!
Datum: 13.11.2025, 16:15-18:00 Uhr
Ort: Universität des Saarlandes, Gebäude A2 1, Innovation Center, Raum 3.05.1
Referentin: Patricia Wawoczny PIKON Deutschland AG
Was kann ich in meinem Job verdienen? – Erfolgreich in die Gehaltsverhandlung
Wie viel kannst du in deinem zukünftigen Job verdienen? Oft hängt das vom eigenen Verhandlungsgeschick ab. In unserer Veranstaltung lernst du, wie du dich optimal auf eine Gehaltsverhandlung vorbereitest und mit überzeugenden Argumenten punkten kannst.
In Zusammenarbeit mit unseren Referent*innen zeigen wir dir, wie du realistische Gehaltsvorstellungen entwickelst und diese souverän kommunizierst. Außerdem hast du die Möglichkeit, in einer offenen Fragerunde all deine Fragen zu klären.
Datum: 20.11.2025, 16:15 - 18:00 Uhr
Ort: Universität des Saarlandes, Gebäude A2 1, Innovation Center, Raum 0.01
Referent: Julie Kuntz, b+p Beratung und Personal
Events in English
Join us for an engaging session introducing the SAP Academy for Security & Compliance – a two-year graduate program designed for early career professionals. Participants rotate through three teams in Cybersecurity, Compliance, or Physical Security, including one international assignment. The program also offers a rich learning experience with tailored onboarding, mentorship, coaching, and opportunities for external certifications. Discover how you can launch a meaningful career with global impact at SAP.
Date: 04 November 2025, 04.15 - 06.00 p.m.
Location: Innovation Center A2 1, Saarland University, grand stairs / foyer
Speaker: Anja Wölfel, SAP SE
Are you an international student at the beginning of your studies who would like to gain a foothold in the German labour market in the long term?
We've got you covered! We have developed a customisable support tool for you called the Student Career Roadmap.It works as both a map and a checklist: The Student Career Roadmap allows you to create a series of interconnected milestones with the aim of integrating into your new society through the job you want.
Check out the checklist and the accompanying website: www.uni-saarland.de/en/institution/career-center/for-students/other-services-and-support/career-roadmap-for-international-students.html
During this event, your trainer Níkolas Gómez and a representative of the Career Center will guide you through the tool and answer any questions you have.
Date: November 05, 2025, 05:00 p.m. - 06:30 p.m.
Location: Online via MS Teams
Trainer: Níkolas Gómez and a representative of the Career Center
Are you an international student at Saarland University looking to establish yourself in Germany's job market? We offer valuable insights!
Gain insights into:
- The German legal framework
- Job market dynamics in Germany
- The language skills needed to thrive professionally
Our experts will share valuable tips on how to improve your chances of a successful job application in Germany. In addition, you’ll get the chance to hear from an international Saarland University alumna about the steps she took to successfully navigate her transition from student to full-time employee.
Date: November 12, 2025 04:00 p.m. - 06:00 p.m.
Location: Online via MS Teams
Speakers:
Sina Vogel, Head of Welcome Center, International Office, UdS
Elisabeth Rau and Özge Tablacioglu, Career Center, Teaching and Learning Centre, UdS
Burcu Beyazay, International Saarland University Alumna
This workshop equips participants with essential negotiation skills for salary discussions and job interviews. Learn how to determine your market value, respond to salary questions, and negotiate both salary and additional benefits.
Contents:
- Understanding market value and salary expectations
- Techniques for salary discussions and negotiations
- Strategies for negotiating benefits
- Handling tough negotiation scenarios (Harvard Model BATNA)
Methods:
Interactive lectures, role-playing, case studies, and practical salary research tools.
Time: November 14, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 04:00 p.m.
Location: Campus, A1 1 - Starterzentrum, Room -1.09
Trainer: Niklas George
Ready to accelerate your career? Join us as we bring students and companies together for an immersive speed dating workshop!
Explore diverse opportunities, network with industry professionals and make meaningful connections that will drive your future! You'll have a few minutes with each company and, if you're interested, we'll arrange a second date for you.
Date: 19 November 2026, 04.15 - 06.00 p.m.
Location: Innovation Center A2 1, Saarland University, grand stairs / foyer
Speaker: Multiple
Are you interested in kickstarting your career in Luxembourg?
This workshop aims to provide students at Saarland University with practical insights for a successful career start (internships, working student positions or full-time jobs) in the Grand Duchy.
Contents:
- Overview of job portals, recruitment days and job fairs in Luxembourg
- Using platforms such as LinkedIn for job searching and local networking
- Adapting CVs and application documents for the local job market
- Important criteria in the hiring process (e.g., language skills)
- How to prepare for common questions in job interviews
- Understanding workplace culture in Luxembourg
- Luxembourg employment contract basics
Time: November 25, 2025, 04:00 p.m. - 05:30 p.m.
Location: Campus, Building A5 4, Room 2.06
Speaker: Cherry Kent
This workshop aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in online job interviews and assessment centers. The session will cover key strategies for effective self-presentation, handling common assessment tasks such as group discussions and role plays, and mastering online assessments.
Contents:
- Preparing for interviews and assessments
- Mastering structured and unstructured interviews
- Introduction to Assessment Centers and assessment guidelines
- Self-Reflection on own strengths and weaknesses
Methods:
Presentations, on-site exercises and feedback for improvement, self-reflection tools
Date: November 28, 2025 10:00 a.m. - 04:00 p.m.
Location: Campus, A1 1 - Starterzentrum, Room -1.09
Trainer: Stefan Kenst
“How typical that they got the exciting internship…” “Of course, the lucky one gets the full-time offer, and I have to leave after the internship!”
In this workshop, you’ll gain a rare “behind-the-scenes” perspective! You’ll discover the key criteria that influence supervisors and managers in decisions about hiring, promotions, and pay raises – and learn how to actively approach and influence these factors to position yourself for success.
In addition, you will benefit from your trainer’s more than 20 years of personal experience as a top manager and his hands-on expertise in “career making.”
By the end of this workshop, you will:
- Understand the essential decision-making criteria managers and supervisors use when selecting students for career opportunities.
- Learn how to strategically approach and influence these criteria to increase your own advancement opportunities.
- Discover how to make your performance appropriately visible and persuasive to decision-makers.
- Gain insights into effective career planning.
- Strengthen your personal competencies and receive valuable input for self-reflection.
Methods
Interactive Lectures, Case Studies, Group Work, Plenary Discussions
Date: December 05, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 06:00 p.m.
Location: Campus, Building A4 2, Room 2.11.1
Trainer: Stefan Piekny
This workshop focuses on mastering job interviews, covering techniques for face-to-face and video formats. Participants will learn strategies for self-presentation, answering questions confidently, and handling unexpected situations. Practical exercises and personalized feedback will enhance interview skills.
Contents:
- Interview formats and employer expectations
- Crafting responses to common questions
- Developing a strong personal pitch
- Body language and non-verbal communication
- Handling difficult questions
Methods:
Interactive presentations, role-playing, mock interviews, and self-reflection activities.
Time: December 12, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 03:00 p.m.
Location: Campus, A1 1 - Starterzentrum, Room -1.09
Trainer: Miriam März
The key skills programme
Would you like to improve your skills in leadership, communication, project management or other work-related fields? Take a look at Saarland University's key skills programme. You can have your participation in all our courses recognised there.
Please note: The English version is based on the translation provided by www.DeepL.com/Translator.
Registering for an event: FAQs
We always try to make enough places available. If an event you're interested in is fully booked, you can add your name to the waiting list on the event registration page. If a place becomes available, you will automatically receive a message containing a registration code. The registration code will remain valid for 48 hours, after which the place will be offered to the next person on the waiting list.
Don't let that confuse you! We use a ticketing system similar to that used in the events industry, which is why some of the terms on the registration pages are similar to those found in online shops. But you don't have to pay anything! All our events and workshops are completely free of charge. The 'ticket' that you add to your 'shopping cart' is simply a means of confirming that you have registered for that event.
Scroll down the ZeLL page to see the event. You will find the registration form below the course description.
If you do not already have an account on the Centre for Lifelong Learning platform, you will need to register first. Once you have registered, you will be able to register for other ZeLL courses.
We're sorry to hear you can't make it and we hope you can attend next time. If you know you won't be able to attend an event, please don't forget to let us know. Simply send an email to – even if it's at short notice. This will help us to keep track of who'll be attending the event and let's us offer the place to someone else.
Some of our events are offered every semester or every other semester, so it's worth checking the event calendar for next semester. If you sign up for our Newsletter, you'll receive regular notifications about upcoming events. And if you're interested in a particular event, it's worth sending an email to as some events have been recorded and we can provide access to them via MS Teams.
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