Seminars and events
Our seminars prepare you specifically for a successful career start. We support you with practical tips on application strategies, CVs and cover letters as well as how to best prepare for selection procedures. We also offer seminars on the first steps in professional life, successful networking and career entry skills. All seminars are free of charge for BTU students - take the opportunity to prepare for your career in the best possible way!
From University to Working Life - Legal Residence Options for International Students
Are you coming to the end of your studies and wondering what to do next? This event has been specially designed for international students who want to understand their rights, responsibilities and options when transitioning from university to the German job market. Get ready for your next career move by listening to practical advice from an expert.
This event is particularly relevant for students in the second half of their studies, but all are welcome!
When: Monday, Nov. 3, 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Where: ZHG SR 3, Central Campus
Language: English
What to expect:
You will have the opportunity to hear from an expert and ask questions during the Q&A session. This will provide you with valuable legal insights on:
- Working while studying: What are the rules?
- Your rights and obligations after graduation
- Visa options for job-seeking and employment after your studies
Speaker: Attorney Samuel Kupffer, Specialist in Labour Law and Immigration Law
This event is organised by IRO.
Which career paths are open to students of the environmental sciences – especially those in the Environmental and Resource Management (ERM) program? This event provides a comprehensive overview of career perspectives and professional fields for students and graduates.
Program:
Career perspectives for environmental scientists – insights from the Brandenburg Economic Development Agency
Alumni Success Story with Dr. Adeline Abimnwi Awemo
Employer Insights: Success factors for applications and career entry
The event is aimed at students who would like to explore possible career paths at an early stage – particularly international students in BTU’s environmental study programs. They will learn which skills, experiences, and steps are most important for successfully entering the German labor market.
When: Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Where: Central Campus, Building 1A, Lecture Hall 2
Language: English
Registration: Here
This event is part of the "FIT@BTU" project.
What to expect:
In this full-day seminar, you will gain the necessary know-how for a successful application in Germany, covering everything from creating convincing job application documents to negotiating a salary and appearing confidently at an interview.
- Strategic Job Hunting in Germany
- CV and cover letter
- Unsolicited job applications
- The job interview
- Job offer and salary negotiations
When: Thursday 11 December 2025, 09:00 - 17:15
Where: Online (link will be provided after registration)
Language: English
On-site registration: Registration opens in November.
This event is part of the project "Start up your Career in Brandenburg".
In this workshop you will learn
- how to analyse job descriptions
- what a good CV looks like
- how to customise your cover letter
- which attachments belong to an application
We will also look at how you can use AI for this purpose and where the limits of its use lie.
When: Friday, 19 December 2025, 09.00 - 15.30
Where: IKMZ, Foyer, 7th floor
Language: ‼️German ‼️
Registration: Opens on 03 December