In this episode of How to Hochschule, we talk about a very important topic for students, especially those who are nearing the end of their studies: how to find a job. With ever-increasing competition in the job market, the struggle to secure a position once you are done with your studies can be immensely challenging and frustrating. Our guests in this episode share their experiences with working in Germany, from the lessons they've learnt trying to get their dream job after graduating to the abundance of mini-jobs available for students to support their studies. Regardless of where you are in your journey - a prospective student, on the way to completing your study programme, or just someone who is in between jobs - this episode is for you!

Jordan Freeman is an Agribusiness student at HSRW and is also one of the many student assistants (SHKs) employed by the University. He walks us through his job at the campus greenhouse and tells us about the most important skill that gives students an advantage in finding a job in Germany.

Related links: Faculty of Life Sciences, Agribusiness B.A., HSRW's Tropical Greenhouse

Dr Zunera Rana completed her Bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance at the Lahore School of Economics in Pakistan. She then moved to Germany to pursue her Master’s degree in the same field. Now she is a research assistant in macroeconomics and public finance at the Hochschule. She holds a PhD in Development Economics with a focus on aid effectiveness and fungibility from Radboud University, the Netherlands.

Related links: Dr Zunera Rana

Imke Hans heads the Career Service of the Faculty of Society & Economics. Her tasks involve advising students on issues related to their careers and applications. She shares her struggles with the job market and the invaluable lessons she has learnt from experiencing them, and she gives students valuable advice on how to avoid the overwhelming feeling of doom when faced with the competitive job market.

Related links: Faculty of Society & Economics, HSRW Career Service

Charlotte Winkler, who we already know from her appearance in a previous episode of the podcast, is back to share some insights from her former position as the head of the AStA, or General Student Committee. The International Relations student talks about what it is like to work for the AStA, the various services they offer to students (especially when it comes to dealing with the notorious German bureaucracy) and the political dimension of the organisation.

Related links: Faculty of Society & Economics, International Relations B.A., AStA HSRW, About the German Public Broadcasting Fee, HSRW Alumni Portraits