"From Campus to Career Wuppertal" — What is this group about?

This group is for international students enrolled at the University of Wuppertal who aim to build their professional career here in Wuppertal and surroundings. This group is moderated by teams from the university: International Office and Career Service.

Our goal is to empower and enable students to start their career in the region. To help with that we share helfpul knowledge about the German job market, local expertise, announce networking events and to help foster exchange between students, alumni and regional businesses across all disciplines.

Here, you can find:

• Career Opportunities in the Bergisches Land: Job fairs, industry events, meetups in the region as well as spotlight on employers, especially those with English as a working language
• The German Job Market: structure, expectations, chances and workplace culture
• Workshops & Events: Career training and coaching, Intercultural communication, teamwork, workplace culture, and essential soft skills trainings and networking events offered by BUW institutions
• Success Stories: Alumni Insights: Monthly interviews or short portraits of international graduates who started their careers in Germany
• German and English @Work: Key workplace vocabulary & phrases from University’s language institute or the “Deutsch @work” respectively the “English @work” course
• Insider Application Tips: how to’s on CVs, cover letters, job interviews, LinkedIn profile optimization
• Ask the Expert: Q&A sessions with career advisors and local recruiters
• Academic Career Pathway: Information, terminology, and testimonials for careers in academia
• Entrepreneurship Pathway: Guidance for international students willing to start a business in the Bergisches Land
• Legal & Administrative Essentials: Work permits, visas, social security, taxes – explained for international talent
• Networking & Community Building: Connecting international students with employers, sharing experiences, tips, and polls

This group is for you if…

• You want to actively contribute
• You are looking for relevant connections
• You are willing to share your knowledge

We look forward to your contributions and ideas!