Go Germany! People are kind, helpful & understanding
- Career Center
- Le 3 janvier 2025
Audencia's Career Center and Alumni teams are delighted to to bring you “Go Germany!”, the guide to working in Germany.
This guide holds special significance as we celebrate the remarkable career of one of our esteemed professors, Uwe Supper, German Professor at Audencia and the Careers Adviser for Germany. Throughout his tenure, Uwe has adeptly crafted valuable connections between Audencia and Germany.Building on the positive outcomes of our previous guides, including Go France and Go Netherlands, it is now time for Germany to take center stage as a
welcoming destination for our diverse community of students and alumni. As the economic powerhouse of Europe, known for placing a strong emphasis on
efficiency, environmental awareness and a good work-life balance, Germany stands out as a compelling choice for all those in pursuit of an international
career, and we are excited to help you discover the opportunities it offers.
“Go Germany!” is a valuable resource for students and recent graduates wishing to head to Germany after their studies at Audencia.
This week, discover what Ajith Krishnan from India has to say.
About Ajith:
- GRADUATED FROM THE MBA PROGRAMME IN 2019
- FROM INDIA
- CURRENT POSITION: MARKETING OPERATIONS MANAGER AT VEEVA SYSTEMS IN MUNICH, BAVARIA
- NATIVE LANGUAGE: MALAYALAM
- DAILY WORKING LANGUAGES: ENGLISH
- OTHER LANGUAGES SPOKEN: HINDI, TAMIL AND KANNADA
- GERMAN LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
- BEEN LIVING IN GERMANY FOR: 3 YEARS
Ajith's key messages: “One’s private life is very highly valued. People are kind, helpful & understanding. Everything is organised and so, even though it might be hard going for many at the beginning, over time it becomes easier to make a living in Germany. Cities are very clean, and rules are followed."
My biggest challenge
The language! Not understanding references and jokes in German is a real bummer.
Myths and realities
MYTH: German workplaces are very hectic & serious. In fact, Germans are fun people to be around.
REALITY: Germany is a great place to work. All the big cities including Frankfurt, Berlin & Munich have a large English-speaking crowd, but most jobs require fluency in German.
My advice & top tips
Focus on areas that you have already acquired professional experience in, because it is easier to get a job in that field. Work experience and cultural fit really matter, so really focus on shortlisting opportunities that really interest you, rather than shooting in the dark.
Quirky & cultural
The emphasis on perfection & time management. There is no such thing as overtime.
And finally...
Germany is one of the best countries to work in, even though it might be a little more expensive in large cities as compared to most other European countries.
It is a very student-friendly country with a lot of subsidies and concessions for students and interns.
Germany has great cities that are very well connected and travelling throughout the country is easy and fun. Recent government initiatives also make it very affordable to travel all over Germany.
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