From portfolios to social media: the key to the job market for design and architecture students
Workshop for international students
Are you studying architecture and urban planning, or design? Would you like to learn how to present yourself and your work professionally?
In this workshop, we will explore the following together:
- how the German job market works and which industries are trending,
- how to recognize your unique selling point (USP) and present it convincingly,
- how to create an impressive online portfolio and a strong LinkedIn profile,
- and how to use social media specifically for your job search.
In interactive exercises, you will design your personal profile, receive feedback, and develop strategies to become visible—as a designer, architect, or creative professional.
Workshop agenda:
- Overview of the job market
- Developing a unique selling proposition (USP)
- Planning a professional online portfolio
- Optimizing your LinkedIn profile
- Using social media for job hunting
About the trainer:
Gabriela Gutiérrez has gained professional experience as a designer in cities such as Barcelona, Mexico City, and Berlin. After several years abroad, the graphic designer, web designer, and illustrator decided to start her own design studio, which is currently located in Berlin. The studio specializes in digital branding.
Target audience: Design and architecture students who want to enter the job market.
The workshop is organized by the IFMB2 project.
More information about our project can be found here: IFMB2 | FH Potsdam.
Upcoming events of the International Office can be found here: Dates | FH Potsdam.
