Go Germany! Germany is more diverse than I thought

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 Muhammad Rifqi Daffa Sudjarat from Indonesia has to say.

About Daffa:

• GRADUATED FROM THE MSC IN MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING PROGRAMME IN 2023 
• FROM INDONESIA
• CURRENT POSITION: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING MANAGER AT TEXAS INSTRUMENTS IN FREISING
• NATIVE LANGUAGE: INDONESIAN
• DAILY WORKING LANGUAGES: ENGLISH
• GERMAN LEVEL: BEGINNER
• BEEN LIVING IN GERMANY FOR: 7 MONTHS

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Daffa's key message: “Germany is more diverse than I thought!"

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My biggest challenge
The bureaucracy, especially for non-EU people.
Secondly, finding a place to live.

Myths & realities
MYTH: Germans are thought to be "cold" and overtly bureaucratic, but so far, my experience has been that they are friendly and helpful.
REALITY: There are very diverse types of companies in Germany, each of them with very different company cultures.

My advice & top tips
To gain a competitive edge, I would suggest the following: Try to obtain a good level of German; this will give you more job opportunities. It is also better if you have the relevant education and experience for the specific job you are applying for. Don't forget to obtain a work permit as this will give you access to higher positions.

Quirky & cultural
In Germany, when you have a birthday, you are the one who must bring in the birthday cake for everyone.

And finally...
Internships and job applications will take a lot of time. So, apply as early as possible.

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