Topics and questions: International

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How was the career of the mentor - what led from one to the other, what hurdles had to be overcome? what "coincidences" have played a role?
Which practical experiences were purposeful, which were not?
What would my mentor retrospectively do differently?
What were the decision criteria for the work abroad?
Were there wrong decisions? How were they dealt with?
What is exciting about working abroad?

Rules for applications, differences to rules in Austria
No-Gos abroad concerning the job entry
Cultural differences
Working hours and break rules
Work-life balance
What is required?
How important are grades/ semester abroad/ volunteer work/ determined field of study or university?
Open to everything vs goal-oriented
How long does it take from the decision to starting a job in the new country?
Is it easier to start via an interantional company? (internal transfer abroad)

Where can I find jobs in my desired industry in the favoured country?
How important is professional experience?
How important is the technical link between the thesis and the desired job/professional field?

Development & further education
In which fields do I have good job opportunities abroad?
In which cities are the chances good to find a job in my industry?
Recommendations for further education/ additional qualifications/ further master's studies
What did my mentor have to learn after graduation?
Language courses and cultural education locally

How much can you control your own career path? Which areas do you have a lot of influence on, and which do you have little influence on?
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