Go Germany! "Give your children roots and they will grow wings" (Goethe)

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.
 

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This week, discover what Eugénie Marguet from France has to say.

About Eugénie:

• GRADUATED FROM THE MASTER IN MANAGEMENT (GRANDE ECOLE) PROGRAMME IN 2019 
• FROM FRANCE
• CURRENT POSITION: CONSULTANT EQUITY SERVICES MANAGER AT SIEMENS AG IN MUNICH
• NATIVE LANGUAGE: FRENCH
• DAILY WORKING LANGUAGES: GERMAN AND ENGLISH
• GERMAN LEVEL: EXPERT
• BEEN LIVING IN GERMANY FOR: 3 YEARS

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Eugénie's key message: "Give your children roots and they will grow wings" (Goethe)

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My biggest challenge
I moved to Munich and started working for Siemens in 2020, during the Covid-19 pandemic. At that time, I was working remotely all week: it was not easy to start a new job in a new company and a new country under these circumstances. There are always a lot of things to discover when you start, and human connections help a lot with this.

Myths and realities
MYTH: Even if we have a good work-life balance, in my company we do not start the weekend on Friday at noon!
REALITY: Work efficiency is very important and well considered in Germany. You don't go to work to put in the hours, you go to work to get things done. And once you are done with your tasks, you are really encouraged to end your day and go home.

My advice & top tips
I would urge you to learn and speak the language. Even if you work in an English-speaking environment, it is always helpful for your integration to know German (or maybe Bavarian if you come to Munich :)).

Quirky & cultural
Punctuality is important. Meetings start and end on time, and are usually very efficient! This means that you must be very pragmatic and well prepared to achieve your goal. If you're late, don't try to gain a few minutes by crossing the road at a red light! You would be the only one who dared, and you will probably get a few comments from the people around you.

And finally...
Pfiat di! (Which means Goodbye in Bavarian)!

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