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That’s my Job

Career-Podcast by the TUM Community

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You’ve got your degree and are wondering what to do next? There are endless possibilities to start a great first job. One thing is certain: With a degree from the TUM, you have laid the best foundation for a successful career. At the same time, you have gained the entire TUM community as your network.

In “That’s my Job”, the career podcast by the TUM Community, we therefore talk to TUM alumni about their inspiring career paths and show you how to find your own way after graduation. Here you will learn how to get your career going and which concrete steps will lead you to your dream job. All answers come openly, honestly and directly from our career experts and experienced alumni!

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Episode 1: Wie bekomme ich das beste Gehalt? (in German)

A talk with TUM Alumni and Mentor Heinz Höreth

Salary negotiation is part of professional life: at the first job, after the end of the probationary period or after years in the company. Nobody doesn’t want to sell themselves short, but what does that mean exactly? How can we prepare the salary negotiation and how do we react when the boss says “no”?

Our guest today is TUM alumnus Heinz Höreth. He studied electrical engineering and information technology at TUM, worked for many years in management and personnel consulting, and has guided generations of specialists and managers to success. He also has many years of his own experience as a manager and employer. Heinz Höreth has already passed on his experience 16 times as a mentor in the TUM Mentoring by Alumni for Students program and was awarded the Golden TUM Badge of Honor for this. In this episode of “That’s my Job,” he shares with us the best tips for successful salary negotiation and tells us which pitfalls to avoid at all costs.

In this episode, TUM career expert Claus Schultze-Rhonhof explains how best to determine your market value.

This episode was recorded in German. Please check out also our English episodes, which will be online in the next weeks.

Portrait photo of TUM alumnus and mentor Heinz Höreth.

TUM Alumni and Mentor Heinz Höreth (Picture: Privat).

Episode 2: How to Start a Job in Germany?

A talk with TUM Alumni Himanshu Panandikar

38 percent of all TUM students come from abroad. Most of them apply for a fulltime job after graduation and like to contribute their knowledge and manpower. However, many questions arise when entering the German job market: Where can I find suitable jobs? What do German employers particularly value? And do I really need a photo on my resume?

TUM alumnus Himanshu Panadikar has successfully mastered the entry into the German job market and works for a Munich-based family business specializing in power supply solutions. In this episode of „That’s my Job,“ he shares his experiences about his application process and the first months working in a German company.

In this episode, TUM career expert Anke Graf shares her tips on how to best prepare for job hunting and the application process

This episode was recorded in English. Please check out also our German episodes.

TUM Alumni Himanshu Panandikar in the podcast studio (Picture: Daniel Fürg).

Episode 3: Wie meistere ich meine erste Führungsrolle? (in German)

A talk with TUM Alumna and Mentor Dr. Viktoria Leonhard

The job entry has been successfully completed and now you can move on. How do you get your first management position? What qualifications are crucial? What does the daily routine of a manager look like? And is leadership actually fun?

TUM alumna Dr. Viktoria Leonhard knows the answers: As a doctor of economics, she has already held a number of management positions at an international insurance group and has led several interdisciplinary teams. She has also been involved for several years as a mentor in the TUM Mentoring program by alumni for students and co-founded the alumni group in Stuttgart. In this episode of “That’s my Job,” she tells us about her experiences and shares her best tips.

In this episode, TUM career expert Claus Schultze-Rhonhof gives tips on how to build a good and supportive network.

This episode was recorded in German. Please check out also our English episodes.

Portrait photo of TUM alumna Viktoria Leonhard.

TUM Alumna and Mentor Dr. Viktoria Leonhard (Picture: Viktoria Leonhard).

Episode 4: How to Transfer from Academia to Industry

A talk with TUM Alumna and Mentor Dr. Marwa El Hefnawy

For anyone moving from academia to an industrial company, it is essential to understand how personnel selection procedures work in industry and what qualifications are particularly valued here. What skills have I acquired during my studies and doctorate that could also be important for work in industry? And how do I convince my potential employer that I’m not an ivory tower scientist?

TUM alumna Dr. Marwa El Hefnawy knows the answers: After successfully completing her doctorate at TUM, she has already brought her talents and knowledge to bear very successfully in various international companies in Germany. In this episode of „That’s my Job,“ she shares her experiences.

In this episode, TUM career expert Anke Graf explains what you should keep in mind when designing your CV to apply for an industry job.

Porträt picture of TUM Alumna Marwa El Hefnawy.

TUM Alumna and mentor Dr. Marwa El Hefnawy (Bild: Marwa El Hefnawy).