Work in Thuringia – making Thuringia work for you!
This page contains the full syllabus for the THUR-ENG.WORKS online course. Get an overview below, or watch this short video to learn about the course navigation and enrolment process.
Introduction
Living and working in Germany offers many advantages, but also brings with it certain expectations that can vary depending on the industry, region and personal situation. These expectations are crucial to your success and well-being. In our first course, you will find out more about Thuringia, get an overview of the regional labour market and learn about the legal framework.
Thuringia works – approach and expectations (Module 1)
Living and working in Germany offers many advantages, but it also comes with certain expectations. These expectations may vary depending on the industry, region and personal situation, but they are crucial to your success and well-being in Germany. If you would like to learn more about Germany and Thuringia in particular, take a look at our first module.
The German labour market in a nutshell (Module 2)
The German labour market opens up a wide range of opportunities for you to gain initial work experience during your studies and to enter the world of work. Take a look at the module for more information.
Legal framework for international graduates (Module 3)
The legal framework for international university graduates includes various regulations governing residence and professional activity. These regulations ensure that the transition from studying to the labour market is as smooth as possible for foreign graduates.
Application
A successful application is the first step on the path to a new professional challenge. It serves to present yourself to potential employers in the best possible way and to arouse interest in your own qualifications. A convincing application consists of a clearly structured cover letter, an informative CV and relevant supporting documents. In this module, you will find out what is important in an application and how you can best prepare for the application process.
How to successfully enter the German job market (Module 4)
In order to find a job in Germany, it is important to match your own qualifications with the requirements of the labour market. Specialists in fields such as engineering and IT have particularly good prospects. Discover here what really matters when entering the labour market.
How to ace a job interview with a German company (Module 5)
Successfully mastering a job interview in a German company requires thorough preparation, a confident demeanour and authentic answers. In this guide, you will learn which strategies and tips will help you to present yourself in the best possible light and take the decisive step in your career.
Skills to boost your career (Module 6)
In this module, you’ll learn about the key soft skills you need for your professional career and how to develop them. You’ll discover how to communicate your ideas clearly, build strong relationships, work well with others to achieve shared goals and manage your time effectively.
Learning from first-hand experiences – Alumni stories (Module 7)
Alumni stories offer valuable insights into the careers and experiences of former students. They make it possible to learn first-hand how challenges were overcome and successes achieved, and provide practical advice for your own career path.
Learning from first-hand experiences – Alumni stories Part 2 (Module 8)
More alumni stories deepen your understanding of real career paths and decision-making. Learn how former students built on early experiences, adapted to challenges, and turned practical strategies into long-term career success.
Learning from first-hand experiences – Alumni stories Part 3 (Module 9)
This part of the Alumni Stories section, like the previous ones, is designed to warmly support you in building your knowledge and skills with the guidance of our alumni students. By sharing their real-life experiences, challenges and achievements, our alumni offer practical insights that go beyond the classroom.
Perspectives
Lifelong learning is an essential aspect of personal and professional development. It involves
the continuous acquisition of new skills, knowledge and competences to keep pace with the
challenges and changes of modern society. The possibilities and opportunities you have
throughout your life depend on your willingness to learn and develop. In this module, we
would like to show you some of these opportunities.
Stay ahead of the game – the importance of lifelong learning (Module 10)
Explore why lifelong learning matters in a fast-changing world. This module shows how continuous learning helps you stay relevant, grow personally and professionally, and seize new opportunities in Thuringia’s evolving job market.
Intercultural
The importance of intercultural competence should not be underestimated in today’s globalised world. Intercultural awareness makes it possible to understand other perspectives, reduce prejudices and avoid conflicts. Learn relevant facts about intercultural competence in this module.
Basics of intercultural competence (Module 11)
Today, interacting with people from different cultures is no longer an exception, it’s the norm. International settings bring together people with different languages, values, communication styles and ways of thinking. Recognizing these similarities and differences is key to building good, respectful and effective relationships.
Working in intercultural teams (Module 12)
Working in an international environment is different from working within your own culture. On the one hand, it offers many new opportunities, on the other hand, it also brings challenges related to intercultural differences. Discover the opportunities and challenges that come with cultural diversity and learn how to deal with them.
