Career Service in Aktion
Was seit Juni 2025 im Career Service geschah.
October 8, 2026 | Ready to Connect? THCONNECT! is on October 14.
Three students, plenty of pink flyers, and one mission: to get you excited about THCONNECT! On October 14, Hall 17 on the TH Wildau campus will turn into a career fair from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: 27 exhibitors will present their companies and exciting career opportunities. Two job boards will feature current job postings. A free supporting program—including workshops, guided networking tours, resume reviews, and professional headshots with styling—is also waiting for you. The Career Service event team includes dedicated students like Khaled, Egor, and Meruyert (from left to right), who are joining us this year. You can find all the details about the fair here.
September 10, 2026 | Designing “joyful” career development programs
Drawing on his experience as head of the Career Service at TH Wildau, Ray Trautwein (pictured left) was a guest speaker at “Queering Organizations: Wild Thinking for Turbulent Times,” a workshop organized by Metaplan® and mglw., which provide strategic consulting and support to organizations undergoing change processes. The goal of the event was to combine organizational sociology with queer theory in order to break down established patterns of thought and action in organizational design. To this end, Ray Trautwein, together with Luisa Bergander (pictured on the right) from mglw., designed a “Joyful Outro” that explored, among other things, the concept of “Queer Joy” and the potential of drag to teach career-enhancing skills—all taking place at St. Pauli Church.
July 14, 2026 | “Career. Application. Week.” during the summer semester of 2026
From July 13 to 17, 2026, the “Career. Application. Week.” took place once again, organized by TH Wildau in cooperation with Wirtschaftsförderung Land Brandenburg GmbH (WFBB) and Techniker Krankenkasse. During this week, we offered daily hybrid workshops in both German and English, in which career coaches and company representatives provided important tips on the job application process: While Dr. Markus Karbaum (see photo), for example, explained the importance of ATS in resumes, Fareen Shaikh spoke about LinkedIn and AI in the job application process. For the first time, there was also a company visit—specifically to M2-Instruments.
May 21, 2026 | “Airport Campus” — A Look Behind the Scenes at BER
Careers don’t just take shape in the classroom—that’s why we regularly highlight events that connect students with companies, exciting fields of work, and potential employers. One such event was the “Airport Campus” hosted by Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): Twenty-six students from TH Wildau gained exciting insights into information security at an international airport at BER, solved tricky puzzles during the EXIT Game, and used the event as an opportunity to network. The day concluded on a high note with a visit to the observation deck at sunset (see photo) under the hashtag #BERconnects. Learn more on #THinsights.
May 19, 2026 | Empowerment Workshop on German Diversity Day
As part of the university-wide program for the 14th Diversity Day, the Career Service offered an English-language workshop on career-enhancing empowerment strategies. The workshop was led by Marilyn Nova White, also known as Marilyn Moustache: a performer and actor who has been addressing topics such as gender, background, and the body for about ten years. In the workshop “Empower Your Career: Bold Presence & Space-Taking for Every Body,” Marilyn helped participants develop a stronger presence, greater self-confidence, and better body language through creative exercises drawn from performance art and drag. The goal was to strengthen participants’ public presence for their studies, presentations, and everyday professional life.
May 11, 2026 | “Ready for the Job: Business Skills” Workshop by KKH
In the workshop “Ready for the Job – Business Skills,” students at TH Wildau were able to strengthen their personal and professional skills in preparation for entering the workforce. In two sessions—one in German and one in English—Kathrin Schmidt and Emely Heime (pictured from right to left) from the Kaufmännische Krankenkasse (KKH) presented theoretical foundations, practical examples, and concrete strategies for developing social and professional skills. The hybrid workshop offered the opportunity to participate in person or online—and thus take another step toward successful career development. On the left in the photo: Anne Fiedler-Siebert, one of the hosts from the International Career Service.
May 6, 2026 | 4th Network Meeting on “Academic Success and Labor Market Integration of (International) Students”
On May 6, representatives from Brandenburg’s universities and the state government met at TH Wildau to discuss current developments regarding “Academic Success and Labor Market Integration of (International) Students.” Following opening remarks by Vice President Prof. Dr.-Ing. Klaus-Martin Melzer (third from the right in the photo), not only was the International Career Service introduced, but TH Wildau’s internal support program, Sprungbrett Campus, was also presented during the event. The networking meeting was organized and moderated by Katharina Luther and Anne Lüdemann from the Brandenburg State Economic Development Corporation (WFBB).
April 27, 2026 | TH Wildau Visits Veinland GmbH in Neuseddin
Veinland GmbH invited its scholarship recipients and the administrators of the Germany Scholarship to a company tour in Neuseddin. One of the two scholarship recipients supported by Veinland GmbH at TH Wildau, Paul Berger (left in the photo), as well as the program coordinator at TH Wildau, Ray Trautwein (second from the right), were delighted to accept this invitation along with Anne Fiedler-Siebert from the International Career Service (third from the left). In a friendly atmosphere, they were able to tour the company, exchange ideas, and further expand their professional networks. It was a successful event organized by Veinland GmbH—represented here by Managing Director Gerald Rynkowski (second from the left).
March 19, 2026 | TH Wildau Visits TRANSFORM in Berlin
Ray Trautwein, Director of the Career Service, and Anne Fiedler-Siebert, Project Associate for the “International Career Service,” attended TRANSFORM together—a major B2B lead generation event organized by the digital industry association Bitkom that focuses entirely on the digital transformation of companies. There were numerous keynote speeches, panel discussions, and innovative presentations (e.g., on AI or high performance), networking spaces, and plenty of interesting exhibitors. Our students were also spotted actively networking or having their resumes professionally reviewed.
March 1, 2026 | The International Career Service team is expanding
Katrin Gebhardt (on the left in the photo) is the academic director of the Welcome Center at TH Wildau. Among other things, she heads the “Profi Plus” program, which is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). The program helps international academics successfully transition into a career in Germany that matches their educational background. Sabine Bucher (on the right in the photo) is already working as an instructor at TH Wildau through the Welcome Center. Since March 1, she has also been serving as a research assistant for “Job Applications and Career Counseling” as part of the “Profi Plus” program, complementing the team at the International Career Service.
03. February 2026 | Career. Application. Week. - Get ready. Get hired. With our support.
From February 2 to 6, 2026, we held hybrid workshops in German and English to prepare approximately 60 students, alumni, professionals, and interested individuals for the next step in their careers. The workshops focused on finding and analyzing job postings, optimizing resumes and cover letters, showcasing soft skills, and acing interviews. The week was organized and carried out by the (International) Career Service and the Welcome Center at TH Wildau in cooperation with Wirtschaftsförderung Land Brandenburg GmbH (WFBB) and Techniker Krankenkasse. The photo shows, from left to right: Dr. Markus Karbaum (coach), Ray Trautwein, and Katrin Gebhardt (both hosts).
January 1, 2026 | ESF Project “International Career Service” Kicks Off
The transition from college to the workforce is considered the most critical factor for the long-term integration of international students. At TH Wildau, the Career Service provides tailored support throughout this process. This support is now being specifically expanded through the ESF project “International Career Service”: The project serves as a strategic link between the university and the job market in Brandenburg. The goal is to effectively support efforts to secure a skilled workforce in the region. You can find more information about the project in #THinsights. The photo shows most of the (International) Career Service team.
December 9, 2025 | Don't Panic—How to Perform (Like a Drag King) at University?
In this online workshop, offered by the Diversity Office in cooperation with the Career Service at TH Wildau, Luka Özyürek (alias Caine Panik) shared his own journey from being an introverted student with social anxiety to becoming a drag king who thrives on stage—not in spite of, but because of these challenges. During the workshop, participants learned about the theoretical meaning of drag, but also had the opportunity to experience firsthand what drag can achieve (in the workplace and for one’s own career)—and, above all, how drag as an art form can foster resilience in everyday student and work life. The workshop’s motto was: anything goes, nothing is mandatory—let’s simply figure it out together.
October 14, 2025 | Ceremonial Awarding of the Germany Scholarships at THCONNECT
As part of this year’s THCONNECT, a ceremony was held at TH Wildau to award the Germany Scholarships for the 2025/2026 funding period. A total of seven private sponsors are funding 13 scholarships. President Professor Ulrike Tippe (second from the left in the photo) and Ray Trautwein, Head of the Career Service (third from the right), presented the certificates to the sponsors and scholarship recipients. The event also provided an opportunity for attendees to meet one another in person and network. It was wonderful to see how many people took advantage of this opportunity. Many thanks to everyone involved!
October 14. 2025 | THCONNECT - Charge Your Career... WITH POWERFUL CONNECTIONS
Once again this year, Hall 17 on the Wildau Campus served as the venue for THCONNECT, our in-house career fair, which is organized by the Career Service and carried out in collaboration with the Center for Research and Transfer and the Event Management team at TH Wildau. Numerous students and graduates, as well as other interested individuals, came to talk with 38 exhibitors. The exhibitors offered exciting insights into everyday professional life and provided information on topics such as entry-level and career opportunities, as well as open positions. The fair was accompanied by a varied supporting program.
October 2, 2025 | Interview on the THCONNECT Career Fair on radioSKW
In a live interview with radio host Susanne Trotzky of radioSKW, Ray Trautwein (see photo), Diversity Manager and Head of the Career Service at TH Wildau, and Iana Bertram, a student assistant at the Career Service, promoted THCONNECT under the slogan “Charge Your Career… WITH POWERFUL CONNECTIONS.” Drawing on their work and experience, both were able to explain how the career fair on October 14, 2025 (11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.) in Hall 17 on the Wildau campus can be best utilized to make the connections today that will shape the careers of tomorrow! You can listen to the interview as a podcast here.
September 27, 2025 | Congratulations on Stellenticket GmbH's 15th anniversary
Iana Bertram and Ray Trautwein from the Career Service at TH Wildau (pictured from right to left) attended the company anniversary celebration for Stellenticket GmbH. Stellenticket began as a spin-off from TU Berlin and develops innovative IT solutions for universities and research institutions. TH Wildau has been a partner university since 2013. Through Stellenticket TH Wildau, students and graduates can find high-quality job openings. Be sure to check it out! (The photo also shows, from left to right: Vera Kürten, project manager, and Markus Doits, CEO and founder of Stellenticket.)
June 28, 2025 | Networking at TH Wildau's Homecoming Day
At TH Wildau’s Homecoming Day, Ray Trautwein, Director of the Career Service, along with Dr. Ilona Kunkel from the Career Center for Faculty Development (KpE) and Anne Fiedler-Siebert from the “AlEx+ | Alumni for Excellence” project, staffed an information booth highlighting the university’s various offerings. This allowed the Career Service to present its offerings to the many alumni who returned to campus, as well as to other interested individuals. In addition, potential areas for collaboration with the two colleagues were explored for the Diversity Office—exciting partnerships are on the horizon!
June 3, 2025 | Networking at the “Germany Scholarship Forum 2025”
Just a few days after taking on his new role as head of the Career Service, Ray Trautwein attended the “Forum Deutschlandstipendium 2025” in Halle/Saale. The event provided a great opportunity to exchange ideas with representatives from various fields, make new contacts, and gain inspiration for his future work at the Career Service at TH Wildau. Especially as he was just starting in his new position, this exchange was a valuable opportunity to gain insights into current developments regarding student financing, entering or re-entering the workforce, and career advancement. Armed with new insights and contacts, he then returned to Wildau.
