RECRUITERS BACKSTAGE: Get Hired – What Recruiters Really Want
2025-11-19 13:00 - 15:00 UTC
RECRUITERS BACKSTAGE: Get Hired – What Recruiters Really Want

Date: Wednesday, 19 November 2025Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.Location: Room H112 and onlineRegistration: via the event page on Stud.IP

Now in its third edition, RECRUITERS BACKSTAGE once again gives students an authentic look behind the scenes of the hiring process. This innovative format combines real-world insights, interactive elements, and direct exchange with experienced recruiters.

The workshop is facilitated by Sebastian Halsband, recruiter at ETA Personal, who is leading this session for the third consecutive time. With his expertise in engineering and IT positions, he offers participants a first-hand perspective on what employers in Germany really look for in applicants and how selection processes unfold in practice.

Students will learn how to tailor their applications to German standards, understand how artificial intelligence is shaping modern recruitment, and receive practical advice on how to stand out as an international candidate. The session emphasizes open dialogue and individual feedback, making it a dynamic and practice-oriented experience.

A highlight of the event is the live mock interview with a volunteer participant, followed by collective feedback and discussion — a proven concept that has made this workshop one of the most popular formats among international students.

Workshop topics:

How recruiters think: insights into selection and evaluation processesPractical advice on CVs, cover letters, and online profilesThe impact of artificial intelligence on recruitmentOpportunities and challenges for international applicantsInteractive Q&A with personal feedbackLive mock interview and group discussion

Target group:International students and graduates from Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences and other Thuringian universities who want to prepare for their career entry in Germany.

Language: EnglishRegistration: Participation is free of charge. Please register in advance via StudIP.Organisers: Christian Simoneit (International Career Service, WORTplus) & Catharina Wassink (Begegnungszentrum, WORTplus)
