LFU:online

The course should provide concrete assistance in working abroad and help to clarify some key issues, challenges and problems in advance

The course aims to provide an initial guidance for those, who pursue an extended work stay or career abroad following their studies.

The focus is laid on the challenges for the expatriates, the country specific administrative practices and labour markets, the distinctive features of organisation and funding by working abroad, the specifics regarding the application process and developing intercultural competences in everyday working situations.

active participation, introduction by the course leader, joint analysis of specific requirements of working abroad, job application coaching (English) and intercultural competence training

Participation, presentation and written elaboration

Rüger H., Ruppenthal S. Advantages and disadvantages of job-related spatial mobility. In: Schneider, Norbert F.; Collet B. (Eds.) Mobile living across Europe – II. Opladen & Farmington Hills 2010.