The first weekend we went to a career fair in Berlin organized by the leading MBA schools in Germany. My first thoughts of having a career fair so soon after we arrived was that I am not ready to get full swing on the job hunt!
The fair was interesting, as I haven't been to a job fair in over five years. It was much smaller and more intimate than the ones that I have been to in the U.S. However, it was basically the same spiel as those in the U.S. Are you in the OK CV pile or the REJECT CV pile?? The main difference was that although this was an international career fair with many international MBA candidates, many of the companies/positions offered required German language skills. Also, I did like the mini-company presentations that were given every hour, which gave you a chance to learn more about the companies and the opportunities that they have available.
Personally, I have never been a fan of career fairs and in my career history have never had good / fruitful experiences in attending them...I am a firm believer of the network. On the contrary, the career fair has provided a catalyst to jump start the process i.e. the realization that the MBA program will be over soon and the real-world is lurking just around the corner.
Photos:
1 - Night before dinner at a very nice restaurant near the Brandenburg Gate
2 - At the career fair: me, Allen (China), Sekou (Ivory Coast), Biju (India/Germany) and Alexander (Germany)
3 - Tuan (Canada), Sujay (India) and Sekou relaxing on the couch with some Sekt and pretzels after a long day of networking
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