Career with German

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German makes the difference! Knowing German significantly increases your chances of finding a good job: not only internationally, on the large German-speaking labour market, but also here in Ireland. We have put together a wide range of learning programmes for young German learners on the subject of German and work.

Career Roadshow

What (career) opportunities are available if you learn German at school or study it at university? Our career roadshows offer pupils and students an insight into the relevance of German in professional life with a multifaceted programme.

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Working in Germany

Would you like to gain your first work experience in Germany during the holidays with an internship or holiday job and improve your German at the same time? Are you planning to work in Germany for a year after finishing school? Or are you aiming for a career in Germany? We have put together a range of useful information for you to help you prepare for your time in Germany:

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Studying in Germany

Are you ready for an adventure abroad? Would you like to study in Germany, improve your language skills, immerse yourself in another culture and meet new, interesting people from all over the world? We've put together some useful information here to help you find a degree programme and get started:

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Communication on the job

Are you determined to work or study in Germany? But are you still put off by the language barrier? Or would you simply like to expand and deepen your vocabulary? We've put together a selection of websites and exercises for you , all centred around effective communication at work. From everyday working life to specialised vocabulary, everything is covered:

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Further Information

Would you like to expand your network and get in touch with people who have already studied, worked or attended a language course in Germany? Then you've come to the right place!

On the DAAD Digital Campus you will find lots of information and links to help you prepare for your studies/work in Germany in terms of language, specialised knowledge and culture.

This podcast gives you an insight into the world of work in Germany and covers topics such as do's and don'ts in job interviews, pitfalls in communicating with employers and colleagues and how to find your way around the German labour market.

Together with three pupils, we embark on a German learning journey and discover exciting topics. From music and food to sport and fashion, everything will be covered. No matter what fascinates you about the German language and culture - there's definitely plenty on offer for everyone!
 

In the podcast "kurz & bündig", experts, scientists and politicians from Germany are interviewed on current topics.
 

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