Thirsday, May 28, 10:00 - 14:00 with Amanda Wichert and Saskia Vellgut

• Learn about the program and get an overview of what you’ll experience over the next six weeks

• Build an understanding of the importance of peer networking in the German job market and get to know your peers in the coaching program and build your peer coaching teams.

• Get a first overview of the German job market and learn why it’s so important to understand German employers before starting your application journey.

• Start reflecting on what your goals are and what you want to achieve (and learn how to get ahead of procrastination)!

Location: FU Campus Dahlem

Self-Guided Learning: 1 hour

• What do I want and where am I going? 

• What are my career goals? (Journaling Activity)

  Submit by deadline for feedback!

Monday, June 1, 10:00 - 13:00 with Amanda Wichert

• Identify your core strengths: clarify the skills, knowledge, and experience that should anchor your job application (and guide you in finding a career path).

Location: FU Campus Dahlem

Thursday, June 4, 10:00 – 12:00 with Amanda Wichert

• Strenghts and Potential

Location: FU Campus Dahlem

Self-Guided Learning: 3 hours

• Qualitative Analysis: Complete your transferrable skills profile.

• Strengths and Motivations: Creative work to guide you in making a confident career choice.

Monday, June 8, 10:00 – 13:00 with Amanda Wichert

• Learn how to match employer expectations (key skills, knowledge, and experience) with your personal profile in order to build an effective CV that will get past the initial selection process. 
• Discover how to identify and bridge skill and experience gaps efficiently.

Location: FU Campus Dahlem

Workshop: Thursday, June 11, 10:00 - 13:00 with Amanda Wichert

• Learn about the basics of the CV and cover letter for Germany and what employers really expect from your application documents. 
• Use the scaffolding from the last session to build a basic CV and cover letter.

Location: FU Campus Dahlem

Self-Guided Learning: 2 hours

• The Chart: Build your core profile and complete the activity “Bridging the Gap”.

• Complete your core profile and draft one of your CV.

  Submit by deadline for feedback!

Monday, June 15, 10:00 - 13:00 with Saskia Vellguth

• Polish your cover letter and CV and make them stand out. 
• Get additional input from your expert trainer and your peers and build a great application package.

Location: FU Campus Dahlem

Thursday, June 18, individual slots with Saskia Vellguth

Peer and Expert Coaching Round

Get expert feedback from the course trainer and participate in a peer feedback round.

Location: online

Self-guided learning (2 hours)

Complete your final CV draft and cover letter (for at least one job posting)

Submit by deadline for feedback!

Workshop: Monday, June 29, 10:00 - 13:00 with Saskia Vellguth

• Learn how to approach interviews: show up confident, set the right vibe, and respond to questions clearly.

Location: online

Workshop: Thursday, July 2, 10:00 – 12:00 with Amanda Wichert

• Learn how to present your application effectively in order to get it seen by the hiring manager. 
• Learn tips and tools for making sure German employers really look at your CV and explore methods for getting past AI that really work.
•  Bring your open questions and get clarity on what matters.

Location: FU Campus Dahlem

Self-Guided Learning: 2 hours

• Interview questions deconstructed: Learn how to prepare for interview questions with a perspective switch.

  Submit by deadline for feedback!

Monday, July 6, 10:00 – 13:00 with Saskia Vellguth

• Learn how to connect to your peers +1 and build effective networks for the German job market that don’t feel challenging to maintain.

Thursday July 9^th 10:00 – 12:00 (Saskia Vellguth and Amanda Wichert)

• Learn how to manage the challenges of a tight job market.
• Find out how to identify and adapt to feedback in your application process.
• Discover how how to build resilience, stay motivated, and get hired.

Location: FU Campus Dahlem

July 13th, individual slots, with Amanda Wichert

• Get expert feedback from the course trainer and participate in a peer feedback round.

Location: online

Week 1 - Getting started

• May 28, 2026 (Monday) | 10:00 - 14:00 - Getting Started (onsite)

Week 2 - Career Compass

• June 1, 2026 (Monday) | 10:00 - 13:00 - Transferrable Skills: What do you have to offer? (onsite)
• June 4, 2026 (Thursday) | 10:00 - 12:00 - Career Orientation: Career Options in Berlin and Germany (onsite)

Week 3 - Understanding the German Jobmarket

• June 8, 2026 (Monday) | 10:00 - 13:00 - Get Seen: Building the Scaffolding for a Great CV (onsite)
• June 11, 2026 (Thursday) | 10:00 - 13:00 - The CV and Cover Letter: Part One (onsite)

Week 4 - Writing a Great Application

• June 15, 2026 (Monday) | 10:00 - 13:00 - The CV and Cover Letter: Part Two (onsite)
• June 18, 2026 (Thursday) | individual slots |  Peer and Expert Coaching Round (online)

Week 5 - Preparing for the Interview

• June 29, 2026 (Monday) | 10:00 - 13:00 - The Job Interview (online)
• July 2, 2026 (Thursday) | 10:00 - 12:00 - A Great Application (onsite)

Week 6 - Future Me

• July 6, 2026 (Monday) | 10:00 - 13:00 - Building a Network in Germany (online)
• July 9, 2026 (Thursday) | 10:00 - 12:00 - Staying Motivated ina  Tight Market (onsite)
• July 13, 2026 (Monday) | individual slots |  Peer and Expert Coaching Round (online)