# Welcome and Course Overview
# /finding-an-internship-in-germany-cbyx-edition/welcome-and-course-overview

[00:00] Welcome to the Finding an Internship in Germany course for CBYXers in the Young Professionals
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[03:55] so you may be wondering who I am. Servus, I am Jessica and I use Servus because my CBYX program
[04:03] was in the south of Germany. It was in Passau, which I still to this day love dearly. So just a couple
[04:10] of things about me so you know who's going to be walking you through how to find an internship in
[04:15] Germany as part of your CBYX Young Professionals experience. I'm a proud Wisconsinite. I grew up on a
[04:21] farm in Wisconsin, had absolutely no contact to Germany or international education before my CBYX
[04:29] program, and I really found out about it by chance happening because the exchange student at my high
[04:36] school happened to come from Germany, and he really just piqued my interest in perhaps doing an exchange
[04:41] program myself. So I ended up doing CBYX for high school students the senior year of my high school
[04:48] time. And since then, I have founded a company called Germany Career Coach, and I work with
[04:56] universities across Germany and actually across the globe, as well as with students, one-on-one,
[05:01] young professionals, expats, senior leaders to a certain extent as well. And my focus is on the initial
[05:08] entry into the German labor market. So I'm really good at helping guide people through that kind of
[05:13] first employment experience, that first entry into the German labor market. I do some coaching beyond that,
[05:18] of course, but that's really where my specialty lies. So I want to show you some background here just to
[05:24] give you an idea of the person who's behind the voice that you're going to be hearing for the next
[05:28] couple of hours as you're going through this course. This is my guest familia from Paso. I'm
[05:34] obviously the redhead in the middle, and my husband is next to me, and then my host parents on the left,
[05:39] and my host sisters on the right. And this was actually us at our groom's barbecue right before our
[05:44] wedding. And the man that I married is the high school exchange student that I just mentioned.
[05:48] So we have been together since high school. Later on, so after I was done with CBYX, I ended up
[05:55] spending a lot of my time during my undergraduate program in the United States preparing for my
[06:00] entry into the German labor market. I knew I wanted to work abroad, and I knew that I wanted to do that in
[06:05] Germany. And so one of the things that I did was I organized my own internship at the
[06:09] And that really just resulted not only in a job opportunity for me later on, but in a lot of
[06:15] other opportunities as well, because I got to know firsthand what the process looks like.
[06:20] I was then asked by my alma mater, so my university in the US to organize internship programs. And I
[06:26] ended up founding Germanista LLC, which was a company that helped American students come to Germany and
[06:34] do an affordable internship. So instead of paying a large program fee, I worked to really reduce costs
[06:41] as much as possible. And my mission with that organization was to, in particular, help Midwestern
[06:46] American college students do an internship in Germany. I ran that for about three and a half years,
[06:52] and then I transitioned into a master's program. And so since then, I have founded Germany Career Coach.
[06:59] I have finished not only my bachelor's degree, but also a master of science in research and innovation
[07:05] higher ed. I did my MBA in Germany at the University of Oldenburg. And now I am currently working towards
[07:10] my PhD at Miami University in Ohio. So yes, I am definitely in that space again, where I'm splitting
[07:17] my time in my career across both continents and countries. My Germany related experience spans the
[07:23] student experiences that I just mentioned. So interning, volunteering, teaching, tutoring,
[07:28] traveling, all the things. And then, of course, I also have work experience in higher education
[07:33] administration, international career services specifically, and EU projects. I ran the international
[07:40] internship program, as I mentioned. And while I was working as an administrator at a university in
[07:46] Germany and running their career services for international students, I was concurrently also a German
[07:52] studies lecturer for incoming international exchange students at the undergraduate and graduate level.
[07:58] So I've also seen this topic from an academic perspective. And currently, a lot of my work right
[08:04] now, if I'm not working on Germany Career Coach, I'm working on researching different topics related to
[08:09] higher education internationalization, in particular, related to the German context. So Germany has very much
[08:15] been a thing that has tied my career together. And it's something that I'm very excited about. And I'm sure you'll
[08:21] hear that throughout the program, because I think that CBYX and also an internship in Germany can just
[08:25] really accelerate your career, regardless of if you are looking to go back to the United States
[08:31] permanently, or if you're considering working in Germany or in another country. So I created the
[08:38] service that I needed. So I realized that there wasn't a lot of English language material out there,
[08:43] especially for those of us who are maybe bilingual, and we can do it in German, but we want things
[08:47] explained in English, or we just want things explained in English, because we don't speak German, right.
[08:52] And so when I started, more than 10 years ago, now, there just wasn't a lot on the market, we hadn't
[08:57] had the different kind of influxes of migrants and young professionals and refugees that then prompted
[09:02] the development of different materials and programs. And so that was really the impetus for me
[09:07] founding Germany Career Coach and the plethora of programs that came along with it. So I created a
[09:12] Germany Career Kickstarter program that is taught at universities across the country.
[09:16] I've also developed different ebooks and guides, different kits, and then just standalone workshops.
[09:22] Of course, finding an internship in Germany is one of the products that I provide within Germany
[09:27] Career Coach. And this program is specifically made for you as CBYXers in the young professionals
[09:34] program. And so it's really tailored to what the program looks like for you and to your specific
[09:38] needs. And also just knowing that you all are Americans and that we have that kind of nationality
[09:44] focus as well. So with no further ado, welcome to the program. Here's what you can expect.
[09:51] You're going to get insight and understanding. And so this program will teach you how to navigate
[09:57] applying for an internship in Germany, including efficient ways of finding an internship, as well
[10:04] as strategies, tips, and tricks you may not find on your own. It includes instruction and resources on
[10:09] effectively contacting and communicating with employers, as well as insight into how the application
[10:14] process differs between the US and Germany. And then preparation techniques. So this program will
[10:21] help you gain a better understanding of what to expect in terms of the application timeline,
[10:25] components of a strong internship application, and how to evaluate potential employers and navigate
[10:30] offers. We will also cover topics such as how to prepare for an interview and what to expect from a
[10:35] German work environment. And then finally, step-by-step planning tools. So in sum, this program will
[10:42] prepare you to go out and look for internships on your own while also providing resources for doing so
[10:47] in an organized, structured manner. It will make you more culturally aware, which will help you stand
[10:51] out among other applicants. And you'll leave this program with a solid plan for finding your
[10:56] internship in Germany. I teach this program as a step-by-step process, so you can use it to support
[11:01] yourself throughout the entire internship application process. Now, here's a bit about what you can expect
[11:08] from my style. I'm definitely no fluff. I will get straight to the point with things and make sure that
[11:14] we are not wasting any time on things that we don't need to waste time on. Actionable strategies. I want
[11:19] you to take what I teach you and put it into action right away. So I provide activities or prompts for you
[11:25] to do that. Detailed information. So my style is known for being more in depth. Some people love that. Some
[11:31] people not so much. That's just my style. I prefer to give you the information that you need. And
[11:36] sometimes that requires doing so in a very detailed manner. Honesty and transparency. This is my personal
[11:43] policy for most things in life, but especially for career advice and guidance. And that's what you can
[11:48] expect from me. And then a fusion of practice and research. So due to my research that I just mentioned and
[11:54] my work, the trainings that I provide are always grounded upon both empirical evidence and practice.
[12:00] So while in this CBYX program, I'm not going to be showing you different studies or graphics from
[12:06] studies about internships in Germany or related topics. I want you to know that what I'm telling you
[12:12] is backed up by the studies that we do have on that topic in Germany, as well as the practical
[12:18] work experience that I've had, both facilitating internships for Americans in Germany,
[12:23] as well as guiding many people from across the globe through that process.
[12:30] So while I know this program is chock full of great information, tools, and resources to set
[12:36] you up for success, my personal hope is for you to feel more confident about what exactly you need
[12:41] to do and when to find an internship. And this last part is important. What you will need to do.
[12:47] Self-initiative is one of the most important skills for being successful in your search. Employers
[12:52] like to see that you're a self-starter, that you're self-determined, and you're willing to go the extra
[12:57] mile on your own self-initiative. So here's what we're going to cover. As I mentioned, you'll walk
[13:05] away from this program with a structure for finding an internship in Germany and special insight into
[13:09] English language internship avenues. Here is what we will cover in detail. An overview of the internship
[13:15] landscape and culture in Germany. How the internship search process works. Diverse and unique avenues for
[13:21] finding an internship in Germany. Realistic internship goal setting and organizing your
[13:26] search. How to find internship posts and positions. How to navigate an English-only internship search.
[13:33] What to expect in terms of timing for your internship. How to approach the internship application and
[13:38] interview. And some legal but basic and financial aspects of internships in Germany broadly or generally.
[13:46] By the end of this course, you'll know how to search, secure, and excel in your internship in Germany.
[13:52] I will walk you through the internship search process from finding opportunities to making the most of your
[13:56] experience. And of course, this is going to be all related back to the CBYX timeline. You will learn
[14:01] about the German internship landscape, application documents, how interviews work in Germany, and how
[14:06] to excel within German work culture. This course is therefore a roadmap to finding an internship. And along
[14:11] the way, you will also gain valuable insights and strategies for a successful internship journey in
[14:17] Germany. This course is therefore a roadmap to finding an internship. And along the way, you will also gain
[14:23] valuable insights and strategies for a successful internship journey in Germany. Now, it's equally
[14:29] as important to talk about what's not going to be covered. Therefore, the skills you learn through this
[14:34] program have the potential to help you down the road as well, regardless of if you choose to pursue
[14:39] a career in Germany, the US, or elsewhere. However, I would like to note that looking for jobs
[14:44] or other opportunities in Germany will not be covered. But this course is still of use to those
[14:50] of you who are considering returning to Germany at some point. So here's a bird's eye view of the
[14:56] course, which has six modules. The first module is plan, planning and preparing for your internship
[15:01] in Germany. Module two is design, designing your internship in Germany. Module three, cultivate,
[15:06] cultivating connections and networking. Module four, create, creating an application that impresses
[15:12] German employers. Module five, prepare, preparing for the interview. And module six, succeed, what to do
[15:17] after you've landed the internship. And then here on the screen, you can see a detailed course plan.
[15:24] So within module one, we're going to be talking about what you need to know about internships in
[15:27] Germany. We'll give an overview of the internship search process. You'll get access to the internships
[15:32] in Germany roadmap, as well as to your ICMS and learn how to set that up. Module two will be designing
[15:37] your internship. So what is realistic internship goal setting? How do you navigate German and English
[15:42] in the internship search? What is the time timing and time plan of internships you need to be aware
[15:47] of? And then how do you plan your Germany internship search? So what does the search actually look like?
[15:52] Cultivate. So how do you build a network in Germany? How do you leverage LinkedIn to establish a
[15:56] Germany niche? And then how do you use Sing in your Germany internship search? Module four is a massive
[16:02] module. That's what we're really going to be creating. So we're going to get started with talking about
[16:07] what makes applications in Germany unique compared to, for example, the US context. We're going to
[16:12] then go over resume CVs in the German Liedenslauf and talk about what you need to have in your resume.
[16:18] And there's a template that goes along with that. Then we'll talk about cover letters, motivation
[16:23] letters, emails to employers. Again, there, there will be a template for the cover letter, as well as
[16:27] templates for emails to employers. And then we'll also briefly discuss attachment certificates and
[16:32] references so that by the end of module four, you have created an application that you can then take and
[16:37] use to apply for internships in Germany. Module five prepare is going to be all about interviews
[16:43] in Germany, as well as a little bit about contracts and salary negotiation. And then module six, which is
[16:49] the shortest module succeed will be about preparing for your first and last day. So once you've landed
[16:54] that internship, you can take a look at module six and begin planning and thinking about a couple of
[16:59] different aspects that you should consider before you hit the ground running on day one.
[17:03] Now, of course, everyone loves bonuses. I do too. So there's two bonus modules in this program.
[17:10] The first one is German for work. So German for work is going to be about how to learn German in a way
[17:17] that it's helpful for professional purposes. And it teaches you how to set up a system for yourself
[17:22] so that you're learning German in a way that's helpful for your internship. Okay. So for some of you
[17:29] that might be adding on a tool for others of you that might be setting up an entirely different system,
[17:33] depending on where you're at. And bonus module number two, I love it's interviews with interns,
[17:39] ex-interns all talk about their experiences from different angles. And I feel like that's just a
[17:44] great way to round out the program and get you excited for about what's next to come for you in
[17:49] your internship journey. All right. So what can you expect from the module structure? So we just
[17:56] talked about the six modules and I have built them all in a certain pedagogical manner.
[18:01] So you'll first watch the lesson. So you'll basically just take a look at the videos that
[18:07] are provided in each module. Within each module video, you'll also have a short summary called
[18:12] quotes and knapp that will basically summarize what we talked about. And then you'll have
[18:17] Hausaufgaben. So the video normally ends with, these are your Hausaufgaben for this week. And you can also
[18:23] find those action items listed in your internship search roadmap.
[18:26] So just to summarize, by the end of this course, you will understand the German internship market,
[18:33] landscape, and its unique characteristics and know how to utilize effective strategies for finding
[18:37] internship opportunities. You'll also learn how to craft compelling applications, succeed in
[18:41] interviews, and navigate German work culture and maximize your internship experience. I'm really
[18:46] excited to get started and I will see you all in module one.