Connect to Opportunities: Networking for Your Career in Germany

Did you know that a significant share of job opportunities in Germany are never publicly advertised? The hidden labour market makes professional networking a valuable tool for discovering opportunities that may never be advertised publicly on job portals.

In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how networking works in Germany and how to use it strategically for your career.

By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:

• Understand how the hidden labour market works in Germany
• Identify and activate your existing professional network
• Find relevant contacts, companies and networking opportunities
• Introduce yourself confidently and professionally
• Approach new contacts online and in person
• Build relationships through effective follow-up and information interviews
• Create your personal 30-day networking plan

This is a two-part workshop, please attend both sessions:

Nov. 4th, 2026; 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (on campus)

Nov. 25th, 2026; 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. (online)

The workshop is led by certified coach Keren Pickard. Having moved to Germany herself and built her own business here, she brings first-hand experience, practical strategies and plenty of ideas for building professional connections and creating career opportunities in Germany.