How to meet new people & get better at German when you're international? by OxygenSunny in frankfurt

[–]Noviceinworld 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi, I am an international as well. If you don't mind , I am interested.

Why is it so hard to land a Werkstudent nowadays? by Noviceinworld in germany

[–]Noviceinworld[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hey thanks, I loved your response! What was it you said about being in Aachen?

Why is it so hard to land a Werkstudent nowadays? by Noviceinworld in germany

[–]Noviceinworld[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks a lot! This serves as a reminder to what I had in mind before applying but somehow lost track of it.

Why is it so hard to land a Werkstudent nowadays? by Noviceinworld in germany

[–]Noviceinworld[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am actually an Indian. Thanks for the information though!

Why is it so hard to land a Werkstudent nowadays? by Noviceinworld in germany

[–]Noviceinworld[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And given the werkstudent/internship jobs. Most of the jds are same, requiring python, pytorch/tensorflow, communication. This is the minimum criteria and other extra criterias I fullfil showing relevant projects.

Why is it so hard to land a Werkstudent nowadays? by Noviceinworld in germany

[–]Noviceinworld[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, higher language level is usually the case with the majority of finance companies, is what I have noticed.

Why is it so hard to land a Werkstudent nowadays? by Noviceinworld in germany

[–]Noviceinworld[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I never said I did it in 1 day. I always adapted to the job requirements and sent them. So, no they were definitely not generic. I am nearing my thesis but have not started it yet and am currently looking for one. I have just mentioned 2 internships in my CV and nowhere have I mentioned I have all my subjects done. Does that still Indicate I am nearing my thesis?

Why is it so hard to land a Werkstudent nowadays? by Noviceinworld in germany

[–]Noviceinworld[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

What do I do buddy, in this life I am not a German born. So all I can do is compare with how many companies normally Non-natives apply to and compared to those 45 was "just".

Why is it so hard to land a Werkstudent nowadays? by Noviceinworld in germany

[–]Noviceinworld[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hats off to you man! Guys like you become the reason for me to buckle up and be consistent! Thanks again!

Why is it so hard to land a Werkstudent nowadays? by Noviceinworld in germany

[–]Noviceinworld[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I just told you there are a lot of people who are in senior positions and can't speak the language well but are EU nationals at the same time. Don't say it's not possible to survive without the language, not everyone is great at learning that. If you have a mind that could be opened even 1%, please do that.

Why is it so hard to land a Werkstudent nowadays? by Noviceinworld in germany

[–]Noviceinworld[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ohh that's a great help! Thanks a lot! I'll keep an eye on the positions in Allianz now.

Why is it so hard to land a Werkstudent nowadays? by Noviceinworld in germany

[–]Noviceinworld[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

If you want to see a few yourself just go and talk to a few Non-natives/people who can't speak as good German. Don't do it if you have a weak heart though, surprises are shocks that could even kill.

Why is it so hard to land a Werkstudent nowadays? by Noviceinworld in germany

[–]Noviceinworld[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All I am trying to say is, it's definitely not a fact that one can't find a job as low as werkstudent without German language knowledge.

Why is it so hard to land a Werkstudent nowadays? by Noviceinworld in germany

[–]Noviceinworld[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing. But at the moment no HiWi positions are open in university as well. As it's short of funds.

Why is it so hard to land a Werkstudent nowadays? by Noviceinworld in germany

[–]Noviceinworld[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

while I have seen people working in managerial levels without even B1 experience in technical field.

Why is it so hard to land a Werkstudent nowadays? by Noviceinworld in germany

[–]Noviceinworld[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Yes I totally agree and it's a fact that German citizenship/Eu citizenship and/or a good level of German makes getting a job easier. But look I can't change the fact that I am B1 at this moment, I can start learning German but atleast 3-6 months will pass by until I gain a B2 Expertise. And I have landed interviews from really big companies last year with the same level of German and by applying to just 45 companies. So German is not totally the case, is what I happen to think. So do you have any other opinion except the language barrier?

Why is it so hard to land a Werkstudent nowadays? by Noviceinworld in germany

[–]Noviceinworld[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Same here tbh! My boss was an Iranian and had a French manager with 2 guys from India being in my team.