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Think BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Siemens, SAP, Adidas, and BASF. These iconic German brands represent just the tip of the iceberg in America's business landscape. Behind these household names are remarkable success stories like Tom, who climbed from financial analyst to CFO at a major German automotive supplier, Amanda who rose to President of a German pharmaceutical subsidiary, and Judith who became SVP at a leading German engineering firm. What unites their journeys? They all grew through the ranks within German companies, embraced strategic expatriate assignments to Germany, and now enjoy entrepreneurial freedoms with seven-figure compensation packages that are rewarding both performance and loyalty. With 80% of German companies planning further US investments and new facilities being built across America, we're witnessing an unprecedented window of opportunity for young professionals. Beyond the famous brands everyone recognizes, there are 5,600 German subsidiaries operating in the US, each offering significant professional opportunities for those who understand how to navigate their unique culture. German companies share one critical characteristic that is setting them apart: they actively seek talented American personnel and they reward loyalty with clear advancement paths and substantial compensation. Their approach combines the German values of thoroughness, reliability, and systematic development with respect for individual achievement. What if this methodical, relationship-based path to leadership is exactly your calling?
Learn how German companies prioritize systematic advancement, loyalty rewards, and structured professional development paths that benefit long-term employees
Master German business values of thoroughness, reliability, and direct communication to build credibility and advance within their organizations
Discover how to identify which of the 5,600 German subsidiaries offer the best entry-level opportunities beyond the well-known brands for your specific career goals
Understand how to position yourself effectively for German company roles and demonstrate the qualities they value most in new graduates
This event is great for graduates and young professionals
Career Planning
Professional Networking
Personal Branding
Networking Strategy
Job Search Strategies
5.0
12 Reviews
Land Your First Job at a Foreign Company
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Vice President
30+ people coached for Career Coaching
Jörn has helped clients get into these companies:
Started my career with my first job abroad - best decision ever! Now I help recent grads and young professionals land their first international roles. From resumes to visas, let's get you hired! Ready to launch your career abroad or with a foreign company? I know exactly what it takes. I started my own career by landing my first job in a foreign country and different language, an experience that shaped everything that followed and led to 25 years of international leadership across American, German, and French corporations. Whether you're targeting foreign owned companies in the US or opportunities directly abroad, I specialize in helping recent graduates and young professionals navigate the practical challenges of international job hunting. Together, we'll identify your transferable skills, decode job postings across different markets, navigate visa and legal requirements, and assess when language skills become crucial versus nice to have. My coaching focuses on the real world essentials: translating your university projects into globally relevant experience, understanding how American directness plays in German precision focused interviews, adapting your resume format for different markets, and positioning yourself as the ideal candidate who brings fresh perspective to established international teams. From virtual interviews across time zones to understanding work authorization processes, I've guided dozens of twenty somethings through successful international job searches. Having mentored young professionals who've landed roles at top global companies, I know which concerns keep early career job seekers up at night, and we'll tackle them head on. That first international opportunity changed my entire career trajectory. Let's make sure it does the same thing for yours. Industries I have served: Automotive, chemical, bearing, wood, food, marine, oil & gas, steel, cement, mining, pharmaceuticals, mining, pulp & paper, textile, rail and wind power.
Thursday, Sep 18
from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM UTC
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