Mentoring.INTERKULT

Thursday, August 12, 2021, 12:00 - 13:00, Zoom

At this one-hour event, you will learn more about the program structure and schedule of the Mentoring.INTERKULT. In a relaxed atmosphere, interested students will have the opportunity to ask their questions about the application process or the program to the two coordinators. A mentee from the 2020/2021 academic year will also attend to share her personal experience in the program. Of course appointments for individual consultations can be made after the event. The presentation will be held in German but we are happy to answer any questions in English.

Would you like to participate?

If you are interested in participating, please contact us at  mentoring.interkult@hs-osnabrueck.de. We will send you the login details for the event by e-mail.

Wednesday, August 11, 2021, 18:00 - 19:00, Zoom

At this one-hour event, you will learn more about the program structure and schedule of the Mentoring.INTERKULT. In a relaxed atmosphere, interested students will have the opportunity to ask their questions about the application process or the program to the two coordinators. A mentee from the 2020/2021 academic year will also attend to share his personal experience in the program. Of course appointments for individual consultations can be made after the event. The presentation will be held in German but we are happy to answer any questions in English.

Would you like to participate?

If you are interested in participating, please contact us at  mentoring.interkult@hs-osnabrueck.de. We will send you the login details for the event by e-mail.

My path towards employment - Alumni talk

Wednesday, June 2, 2021, 14:15 - 15:45, BigBlueButton

Online exchange with two international graduates from Osnabrück‘s universities on their strategies to successfully enter the German job market. Over a cup of coffee, you will learn how to prepare for starting a career in Germany during your time at university. What obstacles are there in the application process? Which strategies have proven successful and what should you avoid? Ask your questions to social scientist Mohamed Khalil and economist Anna Gert, who have successfully started their careers in Germany.

The event is is a joint offer by the two Osnabrück DAAD Integra projects "Study and Stay @UOS" (University) and "Mentoring.INTERKULT" (University of Applied Sciences).

Do you want to be part of the event?

Registration and Big Blue Button Link in StudIP for University students

Registration for students of the University of Applied Sciences possible until May 30, 2021 via mentoring.interkult@hs-osnabrueck.de.

In which language will the event be held?
The event will be held in English.

What do I need?
Camera, microphone, a cup of coffee (or tea, cocoa...)

Who will participate?

Our guests
Mohamed Selim Khalil studied "Journalism and Mass Communication" and “International Relations” at the American University in Cairo (AUC)before continuing his studies in America and working as a lecturer. In 2012, he came to Osnabrück as a DAAD scholarship holder and completed the master's program "Democratic Governance and Civil Society" at the University of Osnabrück. Since 2016, he has been working as a social worker for integration in the city of Bünde. Additionally, he teaches as a lecturer in the Department of Islamic Studies and is involved in local politics on a voluntary basis.

Anna Gert first studied International Management in Belarus and then obtained a Master's degree in Economy and Management of the National Economy at the Belarusian National Technical University. After gaining initial professional experience in the areas of financial risk assessment and investment risk insurance, she continued her studies in 2012 at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, where she completed another master's degree in International Business and Management. Since 2014, she has been employed at HARTING Systems GmbH in Espelkamp, where she works as an International Key Account Manager. Since November 2020, she has been volunteering as a mentor in the Mentoring.INTERKULT program at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences.

Moderation

Bianca Schulz (Osnabrück University, International Office, project "Study and Stay @OS")

Jana Sponbiel (Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, LearningCenter, project "Mentoring.INTERKULT")

Feel free to spread the word!

Any questions?
You are welcome to email questions for our guests in advance to Career4internationals@uos.de

For organizational questions regarding the event, please contact:

University students: career4internationals@uos.de
University of Applied Sciences students: mentoring.interkult@hs-osnabrueck.de

The festive kick-off event takes place annually. After an official welcome and a presentation of the mentoring program, the previous year participants will be said goodbye with a certificate. The experiences from the last round will be shared and the new mentees and mentors will introduce themselves. Afterwards, the respective tandems will get to know each other for the first time during the matching. This encounter marks the beginning of the one-year one-to-one mentoring relationship.

Introductory workshop on November 13, 2021

In this workshop, the students reflect on their expectations and wishes towards the program and prepare for their role as mentees. They also discuss their tasks and goals in the peer support teams. Then the peer support teams are assembled, in which the mentees support each other during the one-year program.

Job application training I & II on December 16, 2021 & on April 7, 2022
The application training helps the mentees to familiarize themselves with the application process on the German job market. This includes the creation of professional application documents, their own presence on XING or LinkedIn and support in preparing for future job interviews. The mentees also gain insight into the regional job market and contacts with potential employers.

Empowerment on March 11 & 12, 2022
International applicants with or without refugee background face particular challenges on the German job market, which is characterized by social power differences. This workshop is intended to provide mentees with a setting in which to explore important strategies for empowerment. They will receive impulses on how their own potential and resources for empowerment can be utilized, especially for the transition into employment. This workshop is taking place online.

Confident demeanor and self-presentation on June 2 & 3, 2022
In this one-day workshop, the mentees find out how they can use their body language, facial expressions and gestures in a targeted manner to present themselves and their strengths with self-confidence. Training in challenging interview situations prepares you for a (self-)confident demeanor in job interviews and in working life. This workshop is expected to take place in person.

Job application training III on July 8, 2022

Professional application photos are important in order to leave a lasting impression with the application. For this reason, the mentees take part in a photo shooting during the job application Training III and receive individual application photos tailored to their personalities. The photo shooting is taking place in presence.

On July 5, 2022, a one-hour information event (online) will take place. Here, the trainer will convey the extent to which more than half of the signals we send out are non-verbal, i.e. a visual information. The mentees familiarize themselves with the body signals that are crucial for a confident appearance and prepare for the photo shooting session.

Final workshop on October 12, 2022
In the final workshop, the mentees reflect upon their experiences and lessons learned in the mentoring relationship, the workshops and the peer support teams. Past developments, successes achieved and future goals should be put down in writing.

All mentees and mentors get together one last time at the closing ceremony. The mentees receive their certificates and officially finish the program.

The networking get-togethers accompany the mentees throughout the entire program and take place approximately every six to eight weeks. In each meeting, there is a focus-topic, which is introduced in the form of inputs or talks, which then serve as a basis for discussion. During these meetings, the mentees engage in conversation with one another and get to know each other as a group.

During the one-year program, the mentees work together in so-called "peer support teams". The peer support teams support each other to achieve their goals. These may be, for example, individual goals for the completion of studies or for starting a career. The peer support teams work in a self-organized manner and are accompanied and supported by the coordinators if necessary.

The peer support teams will be formed at the introductory workshop on November 13, 2021. Participation in the workshop is mandatory for all mentees. During the workshop, expectations and wishes will be queried and rules for cooperation will be defined. At the start of the one-year collaboration, the project coordinators will supervise a meeting of the peer support teams in November 2021. Afterwards, the peer support teams will coordinate their monthly meetings autonomously.

The festive kick-off event will take place online this year. After an official welcome and a presentation of the new mentoring program at the University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück, the mentees of the 2020/2021 academic year will introduce themselves. Afterwards, the respective tandems will get to know each other for the first time during the matching. This encounter marks the beginning of the one-year one-to-one mentoring relationship.

Introductory workshop on November 6 & 7, 2020

In this workshop, the students reflect on their expectations and wishes towards the program and prepare for their role as mentees. They also discuss their tasks and goals in the peer support teams. Then the peer support teams are assembled, in which the mentees support each other during the one-year program.

Application training on December 11, 2020 & February 22, 2021
The application training helps the mentees to familiarize themselves with the application process on the German job market. This includes the creation of professional application documents, their own presence on XING or LinkedIn and support in preparing for future job interviews. The mentees also gain insight into the regional job market and contacts with potential employers.

Empowerment on April 16, 2021
International applicants with or without refugee background face particular challenges on the German job market, which is characterized by social power differences. This workshop is intended to provide mentees with a setting in which to explore important strategies for empowerment. They will receive impulses on how their own potential and resources for empowerment can be utilized, especially for the transition into employment.

Confident demeanor and self-presentation on July 27 & 28, 2021
In this workshop, mentees find out how they can use their potential for their career start and planning. For this purpose, they first reflect on their own abilities, strengths, weaknesses and compatible career aspirations. Afterwards the mentees learn to present themselves and their strengths with confidence (e.g. in job interviews) in order to get a feeling for their own "value" on the job market.

Final workshop in October 2021
In the final workshop, the mentees reflect upon their experiences and lessons learned in the mentoring relationship, the workshops and the peer support teams. Past developments, successes achieved and future goals should be put down in writing.

All mentees and mentors get together one last time at the closing ceremony. The mentees receive their certificates and officially finish the program.

The networking get-togethers accompany the mentees throughout the entire program and take place approximately every six to eight weeks. In each meeting, there is a focus-topic, which is introduced in the form of inputs or talks, which then serve as a basis for discussion. During these meetings, the mentees engage in conversation with one another and get to know each other as a group.

As part of Mentoring.INTERKULT, the mentees not only work in one-to-one mentoring with their mentors, but also in a peer support team with other participants in the program. A peer support team is a fixed group consisting of 4-5 mentees. They support each other in achieving their career planning goals. In the small groups, the individual goals, questions and experiences of each member are addressed. The peer support team provides impulses to promote the achievement of goals. Over the course of the one-year program, the peer support teams work in a solution- and goal-oriented manner - the focus is not on the problem but on the solution! The peer support teams organize themselves independently by working out group rules and sticking to a structured process. The meetings take place about once a month and as needed. All topics are brought up by the members themselves. Respectful and appreciative interaction in the group is important. No hierarchical structure among the mentees is desired here - every member has equal rights and contributes to the group discussions. The program coordinator supports the peer support teams with helpful information and accompanies the initial phase of the cooperation. The peer support teams will be formed at the introductory workshop on

The peer support teams will be formed at the introductory workshop on November 6 and 7, 2020. Participation in the workshop is mandatory for all mentees. In the workshop, expectations and wishes are queried and rules for joint cooperation are defined.