Blog – Seite 4 – Your Career Service

05/10/202316/10/2023

Planning the future…

…can be overwhelming. It could easily consume your days and become a constant stress factor.

It is important to take some time off, where you do not think about your plans. This is crucial, not only for your physical and mental health, but also for a better and more efficient planning process. After your break from planning, and when you then revisit your ideas, you will begin to see opportunities, or threats , which were not visible before. You will also identify strengths and weaknesses of your plans. The more you engage in this process of thinking and then pausing completely, and then rethinking, the more refined your plan will be, as you will put your ideas under the test of ‘fresh thinking’. It will be a little bit similar to writing an article and having a friend look over it for spelling mistakes, the friend’s fresh eyes will point out things which you were blind to while engaging closely with your work. So take a deep breath, plan a nice weekend for yourself and start again next Monday!

It is important to look at your text with fresh eyes, either by laying it aside for a couple of days or asking a friend to go through it, you might be surprised with what they might discover.

05/10/202305/10/2023

Well equipped …

… we are ready for the freshman welcome next week on Monday. I just picked up three packages from the in-house print shop. And now posters, flyers and postcards with the program for the winter semester are waiting in our office to be distributed. If you feel like it, just drop by on Monday, October 9, on the Adolf Reichwein Campus, starting at 9:00 a.m. in the Audimax. We are looking forward to seeing you.

A somewhat larger poster and boxes with the new program flyers: Even if of course everything is available digitally, sometimes it’s nice to be able to hold something classically printed in your hand.

28/09/202326/09/2023

Once …

… breathe deeply in and out. Whether during sports, in stressful situations or in everyday life. Our breathing regulates our well-being. Especially in hectic situations. During my volleyball practive, I notice that after strenuous plays or frustrating situations, my breathing becomes irregular and hectic. The mindset AOB (Awareness Of Breath), I learned from an American volleyball player, helped me alot. 10 seconds of deep breathing in and out to reboot the complete body and mind.
In the coming posts, I will share with you some relaxation techniques to complete my stress series.

Breathing meditation (3 to 15 minutes)

Take a relaxed seat
Set a comfortable alarm
Close your eyes and surrender your body completely to the chair.
Realize that the next few minutes are all yours and that you can take the time with a clear conscience.
Notice the sounds without judgment.
Afterwards watch your thoughts for a few moments, also without judgment
Now direct your attention to your breathing. Find your personal rhythm. Breathe without effort. You don’t have to do anything, just be aware of your breath.
At the wake-up sound stretch and yawn once extensively.

roller coaster people sky looping clouds — Who does not know it. A wild roller coaster ride and your breath stops. Adrenaline shoots through the body, the heart beats faster and faster. At the end of such a ride, you have to take a deep breath.

14/09/202311/09/2023

Things …

… that I can change. These impulses for self-management may be helpful:

Give structure to the following day. Structures provide security and thus lead to a reduction in stress.
Don’t plan too full. Do not plan more than 60% of your working time.
Schedule breaks. Plan enough breaks and take them with a clear conscience. Only when you take care of yourself can you take care of others.
Set priorities. Priorities should be set when planning your day.
Set highlights. Give the day a highlight that you look forward to.
Keep an open mind to enjoyable things. One should be receptive to random beauties of the day.
Deliberate start to the day. A hectic start to the day, usually drags a hectic day behind it.
Pause and see successes. One should take the time and look at what has been accomplished and not only at the unfinished things.

What helps you to structure your day?

Nightsky Stars Trees — It is not always a matter of course to be able to experience such a beautiful and clear starry sky in a city flooded with light.

05/09/2023

Planning is in progress …

… at full speed, but only a part of it is visible on this website. Therefore we ask for your understanding if some links do not work or if the events of the last semester are still visible. In any case, the overview page is already working. There you can already see what we have planned for you for the coming semester. And, good news, all events are already set up. We are looking forward to you and the new semester.

A picture from last winter: Let’s see how snowy the upcoming winter semester will be. Our seminars work in snow, too. Promised.

31/08/202329/08/2023

All a question …

… of mindfulness. Many everyday things you do automatically, without thinking about it. But you can use everyday moments and do them consciously and attentively. Just mindful.

Here is an example: Sitting

Sit on a comfortable chair. Sit back and relax. Place your hands in your lap. Your right hand rests loosely on your left hand. Relax. Feel the weight of the upper hand on the lower hand. Change the hand position. Observe: What is different? What is the same? Feel yourself. Direct your attention to the whole body. How do you sit on the chair? Consciously notice the posture of your shoulders, your upper body, your arms, your legs. Notice yourself sitting on the chair.

My tip: Just try it out. Once a day, for five or ten minutes. After a week you will notice that it does you good.

HIking People Mountain Snow Sky — Especially when hiking through uneven terrain, mindfulness is required with every step.

24/08/2023

The ultimate career path…

… is many people’s dreams. But sometimes it is not so easy to figure out the direction you need to follow. There is not a visual shiny goal on the horizon to walk to. Rather you need to dig a little deeper and understand your strengths, weaknesses, and interests. Keep this list in your head when you are seeking out job opportunities. In such a situation, it is easy to fall into an anxious pattern, with many negative thoughts. But It is important to trust your gut feeling.

While it is true that no one knows you better than yourself, it is sometimes confusing and stressful to figure out how these interests could be translated into the job market. Here is where the Career Center comes in. We offer workshops as well as individual coaching. Maybe we can help narrow down your options so that you can make a decision that is suitable for you.

Don’t hesitate to contact us for further questions or to make an appointment. See you soon!

17/08/202317/08/2023

Words …

… which transform.

The 80/20 principle
Most of the time, 80% or less is already enough for a project or task to be well done. The remaining 20%, often even significantly more, only serve as the finishing touch. The last 20% are not absolutely necessary for success.
It’s a good idea to remember this principle from time to time when things get really stressful again. Maybe the really important work has already been done.

mountains hiking sky clouds sun — Our life is like a hike. Always wanting to give 100 percent doesn’t always get us safely to our destination. Take your time and enjoy the journey.

10/08/202306/08/2023

Searching for a job…

… can be stressful, disappointing, and seemingly fruitless. Here are three keywords to remember when you are feeling lost and need to reorient yourself: Search criteria, Job board, and networking.

First, Search Criteria. It is possible to use the same words in the Search Criteria of job boards, but it is important to remember that this could be limiting. Use the method of ‚Word clouds‘ to explore new keywords which could help you find more job ads, or to introduce new career ideas you were not considering before.

Second, Online Job Boards. These online Job databases could be holding your future job. Aside from the popular online job boards, remember to check out the job boards sections of newspapers, you might be surprised by the job ads you find there.

Third, networking. Whether it is through internships, part-time jobs, professors, or even fellow students. It is important to have contact with people in your field of study. This network could also take place digitally through any of the major networking sites. You never know who might contact you out of the blue with a job opportunity!

You can reach out for coaching with us at the career center by writing an email to info@career.uni-siegen.de

It is normal to lose your way from time to time, but always remember that it is possible to reorient yourself back to your destination.

03/08/202301/08/2023

First things …

… first. Set priorities. Who does not know this recommendation? A full schedule and several tasks to be done: in studies, at work, in private life, where do you start? Where do you stop? Too few hours in the day.
The Eisenhower Square helps to find the way to set priorities. The trick: The tasks are divided into the categories of importance and urgency.

Bed Clothes Cereal Bar Medication Hike Toiletries — Priorities must also be set for the multi-day hut tour. What is necessary and what is superfluous. Every kilo less relieves one during the hike.