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Products for women are often smiled at and eyed critically. Feminine hygiene, for example, is a huge market. Specialization in the packaging layout With the Lunapads brand, Britta Wein offers a colorfully designed, ecological reusable variant of the sterile white disposable sanitary napkin in her online shop. The brand builder combines her 15 years of expertise in layout printing for a beverage giant with her…
The Internet has become an indispensable information platform. But it also offers many job opportunities for those interested. Good job opportunities, little training Because the World Wide Web also offers a lot of jobs that are very attractive. However, there is a disadvantage, since there are hardly any apprenticeships in this sector. However, there are distance learning courses and courses. The…
From a guest room in your parents' house to a translation company that operates on four continents - how do you create such a career? Guest rooms instead of a garage It is often said that Scots are stingy! If stinginess means keeping operating costs low in order to build up the company slowly and react to fluctuations in the market...
As described in my first blog post, I would like to tell those who do not yet know which course of study suits their interestsspiegelt, give an insight into a wide range of courses. This time, this article is all about the sports degree program. Spoiled for choice If you want to study something related to sport, you can choose between different fields of study. Courses in question include…
That's the thing with prejudice. Disproved for a long time, they still persist. Albert Einstein already knew: "It is easier to split an atomic nucleus than a prejudice." As a freelance travel consultant, I can only confirm that: most people still believe that holidays with me are more expensive than with travel agencies. To advise customers,…
Craftsmanship in Germany tends to be somewhat boring and old-fashioned. But that doesn't apply to the food designer. Cocoa Beans and Adventure A seafarer's life is one given by to wander wanderlust - the search for adventure, crossing invisible horizons to secure precious goods - only to bring them back to their...
There are numerous future-oriented courses such as training in the field of tourism or tourism management. Tourism – an industry full of opportunities The tourism industry employs around 100 million people worldwide – of course, this includes employees from international tourism groups through to small service providers in holiday regions. Accordingly, understandably, not all of these jobs are suitable for…
Everyone knows Sherlock Holmes and for quite a few people, being a detective is a dream job. But how do you take this successfully? Like Sherlock Holmes In the world of crime novels and series, investigators often fascinate us with their sharp minds, their detective skills and their ability to solve mysterious cases. I happened upon the train myself...
Industrial foreman is now an attractive profession with a competitive salary, in which steady job growth is expected in the coming years. What do training and further education paths look like? Job Profile of a Foreman: Responsibilities and Tasks Becoming a foreman is not easy; it requires extensive training, skill development and experience. The role of a foreman is crucial to the…
Peter Fischer is an exceptional phenomenon in every respect: as a German winemaker in the Provence wine region, as an entrepreneur who consistently goes his own way away from mass taste - and as a person who simply has the peace and quiet. Learned the winegrowing trade abroad The winegrower, who comes from Bühl near Baden Baden, developed innovative, entrepreneurial thinking practically in…
Feel Good Manager is still a relatively new job – and one that has a reputation for being just fun and good for the cuddle factor in the company. An overview of 14 typical tasks. Why a Feel Good Manager? Everyone is talking about Feel Good Management, but unfortunately it is often referred to as a good mood and cuddle course…
Are you interested in a career in marketing and wondering whether you would rather work in an agency or a company? Both options have advantages and disadvantages. Working in an agency vs. working in a company: 3 key factors You want to work in marketing but don't know whether you would rather choose an agency or a company...
Many young HR professionals want to advance their careers, but are wondering what this should look like. Here are 8 tips for starting a career in HR from the experts. Human resources – a job with a future? HR managers are the terror of many applicants because they know how to negotiate, know all the psychological tricks and decide on their own future. But do you have...
More and more customers therefore want to take their financial destiny into their own hands, but themselves have no idea what offers are actually available on the market. They therefore want competent and, above all, independent advice. This is where the financial advisor comes in. The distrust of bank advisors is growing Banks and most independent financial service providers live from…
“Not long ago I finished my German studies in Kiel. The exact subjects I studied were “Older German Literature” (major), “Newer German Literature” (minor) and “Middle and Modern History” (minor). First steps as a freelancer After a fortunately short period of freelance work, I was given a permanent job at an advertising agency. Currently working...
Fail Forward is a term for a fault-tolerant approach when developing alternatives, products or solutions. The example of Alexander Käppler shows how it is used in the development of business ideas. Realize your own idea School wasn't what he imagined. Even part-time jobs were not “his thing”, as Alexander Käppler puts it. "I…
And here is the second video from the small series about artisans. This time it's about leather makers - a craft that doesn't exist in Germany and that one would therefore traditionally have to translate as shoemaker. In any case, this is also a very nice video about how close craftsmanship, tradition, design and art are to each other...
In 2003, the American Jon Oringer founded the photo agency Shutterstock and became a billionaire. His motivation: his own need for images. But not all of his ideas were successful. In the start-up report he reports on failure and new beginnings. In the beginning was the image How often have you thought to yourself that this product or that offer should exist? With…
In Quebec, Canada, I came across this interesting business idea: a mobile bike workshop that practically comes to the customer and helps them to repair their bike themselves - and that too for free. She finds support for helping people to help themselves at the city's bicycle shops of all places. Help for self-help as a niche market In Quebec Down-Town, on…
Many good inventions would be unthinkable without imaginative start-ups - for example the frozen food that makes our stressful everyday lives easier today. The process was invented by Clarence Birdseye - with seven dollars, ice, salt and an electric fan.# Copied from the Inuit The American marine biologist Clarence Birdseye experienced on his research trips in 1915...
Services that are tailored as precisely as possible to the customer, especially in the health and care sector, will boom in the future. Individual care desired for those in need of care In 2030, there will be an estimated 100 people of working age in Germany compared to around 50 people of retirement age. Most of these old people wish to live in their familiar surroundings for as long as possible...
Based on my own experience in business, I would like to encourage other humanities graduates to dare and jump in at the deep end – even if it is unknown and frightening at first. A look at my career: I am a political scientist by training (minor subjects: history of South Asia, political science of Southeast Asia), graduated in February 1991 in...
Artificial intelligence is one of the most important technological trends of the future. No wonder it also plays a major role in the financial industry. AI in the financial sector – the future is now The German financial industry sees artificial intelligence as a promising innovation with great potential. Since OpenAI and Microsoft in autumn 2022, both the experts and the…
Health is an increasingly important industry, so here we go into the healthcare in its various facets. The various study options In the following you will find information about the study options and content, career prospects after graduation and finally a suitable link tip with a university and study program database. In the field of professions and courses that…
Everyone talks about integration problems, nobody talks about how bad bureaucracy and working conditions for teachers work. A field report. Working conditions of an honorary teacher Hello, I'm Susanne Hausner. This is of course a pseudonym. Because I am writing here about my work as a German teacher in an integration course at a further education institution in North Rhine-Westphalia. I teach 26-30 hours a week...
The most exciting business ideas often arise around well-known films – such as in Wellington, New Zealand in the sign of Lord of the Rings. Lord of the Rings was filmed here While copyrights and the financing of authors are being hotly debated in Germany, the writer and historian Jane Tolerton took on her own financing in Wellington, New Zealand.
There are many courses off the beaten track - for example in the event industry. Reason enough to go into theCourses in the field of event management. Event management While academic training in this area was smiled at a while ago and in-company training was seen as the better preparation for working life, this attitude is changing...
Many dream of getting off, Chantal Cuijvers-Van Kesteren dared to do it with the whole family: the former secretary is now a lighthouse guide in Brittany. How does such a complete life change work? From the big city to the lighthouse Cuijvers-Van Kesteren comes from Antwerp in Belgium. Then she decided to move with her family from the stressful city to Finistère, to the…
Sleeping well is important for health and stress reduction. A doctor tells how and why he made the topic his professional focus. Late risers, even as a child I've always liked to sleep, that's always been important to me. I remember how fantastic it was as a kid to be able to sleep in on weekends. Very clear memories...
After school I had actually started studying mathematics and physics for a diploma, which I did not interrupt because of my community service. I completed my studies in history and theology in 1992 with a master's degree in order to face the reality of working life. Mastering difficult situations Ever since my first semesters, I have...
Anyone who completes a degree or further training from the IHK to become a business economist can expect a good salary and many opportunities. The most important facts: What are the advantages of studying or further training as a business economist at the IHK? Lifelong learning is the key to professional success. Qualifications and further training play a crucial role in keeping up with your career and especially...
Entrepreneurs who want to realize their own ideas have a hard time: Investors and banks are often difficult to convince when you are planning something fundamentally new. In the end, the only thing left is often to push yourself through. Like the founders of TravelEssence. At the end of your dreams with a well-paid job? In the beginning, Klug actually had a relationship with the tourism industry…
Employed at Woolworth for 36 years, fired for economic reasons and then no prospect of another permanent position even after 40 applications – that was my situation. I was faced with a professional shambles. Hartz IV or found? My name is Hans Ifkowitsch from Völklingen, I am 58 and have owned “window decorations Hans Ifkowitsch” since September 2009…
Interdisciplinary action is a must in companies today. But classic silo structures often prevent this. The solution: a culture manager. Culture managers are more than an extended HR department. Who actually harmonizes the overarching cooperation in the company as a cross-functional networker, climate maker and culture optimizer? The HR department is no longer responsible for this. A new job profile has emerged: The…
Company health management is "in", but many people are not at all clear how to define the area of responsibility and what the candidates should be able to do. So here is an overview with a checklist. What companies expect from a health manager More and more companies are introducing company health management for their employees - in times of demographic change, they also have...
Humanities and a career seem to be like fire and water. Humanities scholars can also do a lot for their own success. A plea. The best possible starting position We don't need to talk about the fact that starting a career for humanities graduates is often difficult. What to do to be successful? Quite a few humanities scholars ask themselves this question before…
During my studies in sociology (focus: methods of empirical social research, social policy as well as theory and history of theory) with a minor in economics (major in macroeconomics), I could not have imagined myself being self-employed. I wanted a quiet, secure job with interesting tasks – without having any specific ideas about which one. But first of all it turns out differently, and secondly than you think... After graduation...
Sustainability is booming and customers can value quality more than quantity. But the offer is overwhelming. What helps? A shopping assistant. Online shop of the future: Fast and cheap, but the service falls by the wayside? Our shopping behavior in particular is being significantly changed by the Internet: We want it to be quick and cheap. What often comes up...
At the age of 31, Claudia Anderle became general manager of a 4-star hotel. A career springboard was a work and travel stay in Australia. This also helps her today when recruiting new employees. The reputation of the big, wide world Even if her career path somehow sounds logical, Claudia Anderle actually never wanted to work in the hotel business. Raised in Paderborn, where she studied at the University…
The two main tasks of teachers are educating and teaching. But that's also a question of money - that increases the demand for additional offers. Additional private offers are in vogue However, in times of scarce state coffers and ever-growing classes, individual support is becoming less and less important. Many parents are therefore looking for private additional offers, their children...
Print was long declared dead, but today printed magazines are considered the supreme discipline in the media industry. But how does one become a trade journal publisher? More than a shallow glamor postille? At 23, Niña-Katharina Paetow was one of the youngest editors-in-chief in Germany. Together with her deputy Sina Franco, Paetow ran the magazine "CASTING - BE A STAR!". The magazine addressed self-confident…
Personal services are in vogue in an increasingly complicated world - also in tourism. The Süddeutsche published this article last year about the still new job description of the mobility consultant. I publish a somewhat more detailed version of the article here with links. Trending: Innovative travel and mobility services Not everyone wants their…
Many people would like to do something creative professionally – in the direction of design. This applies to both young professionals and older employees who are reorienting themselves professionally and finally want to make their dream come true. 6 tips! Is design really a “non-profit” profession? Be it fashion design, product design or another branch: These professions may sound...
Whether professional advancement or stress management: Good coaches are in demand and the professional perspectives are diverse. The future is increasingly in the digital realm. Coaching industries: is the future digital? Coaching promises development and strengthening of personal skills. However, if you want to continue to be successful as a coach in the future, you have to be able to do much more than goal-oriented coaching. In…
Craftsmen are among the promising professions because their skills are in demand. With your art, you not only create profane furniture, but also enable a stylish life. Crafts for a Stylish Life “It's a shame to only have dreams at night. During the day you should have a few opportunities.” This wistful quote from Stephen Alesch speaks volumes...
A personal crisis can hit anyone: the company lays off employees, even traditional companies are facing bankruptcy - and many people have to rethink. A careers advisor can help! A careers advisor can help Many people have lost sight of their personal and professional goals - I've known that since I was in Buxtehude almost exactly ten years ago.
Steward or stewardess, officially known as a flight attendant, is a dream job for many - and not just for women anymore. But the selection criteria are tough and the job even tougher. One who has been doing the job for more than 5 years tells what it's like. A normal job for men? "A woman's job?" Gatis Stanga,…
Leisure Management is one of those new, trendy courses that I've come across lately - and which is hardly known in Germany. What's behind it? How do you become a leisure manager? The term leisure manager sounds exciting for people who want to turn their hobby into a job. But where can you...
The scandal surrounding the data analysis company Cambridge Analytica drew wide circles at the time. But what exactly does a data scientist do and how do you become one? Data analysis can do a lot of good To be clear in advance: The scandalous revelations about Cambridge Analytica, in which its former Director of Research Christopher Wylie was significantly involved, unfortunately bring a...
Humanities graduates continue to have a hard time on the job market, because many employers have little imagination with regard to their possible fields of application. But today generalists are increasingly in demand again. So new opportunities for orchid subjects such as theater scholars? Humanities scholars – everything and nothing? When I started studying Theater Studies in 1998, the most frequently asked question was: What does...
No other term has found such a beautiful and warm place in business literature as “change management”. Management itself has now almost been reduced to change management. Manager of change The manager no longer leads, the manager should accompany the changes and function and act as a "change agent". It's going into the…
I studied intercultural German studies and history at the University of Bayreuth. After my master's degree, I did my doctorate on the change in meaning of the concept of tolerance in the old Federal Republic. Today I am Chancellor of the H:G University for Health and Sport. How did that happen? Valuable experience in intercultural cooperation During my doctorate, I was head of the Career Service at...
To be successful and wealthy like Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg or Richard Branson - that's what many people want. But what kind of training opens the way to the top of companies? In the dream job CEO to success - this is how successful, billionaire tech companies like Google, Apple, Facebook or Tesla, some of which were created in garages, do not embody...
"Back then, three years ago, I would have needed your project!" told me Laura, an Italian who moved to Berlin in her late twenties hoping to find work as soon as possible – and encountered cultural and language barriers. It is precisely from these considerations that our company came into being. Where we can help Despite her…
Slow-grow is a recognized principle for the sustainable growth of small businesses. However, even companies that have grown quickly can downsize – only to be able to get off to a more successful start afterwards. Downsizing as a business strategy The Ganter brothers from Dublin, who turned their chauffeur service into a bicycle rental company and today have customers like…
The perspectives of management and personnel development are very different. Three practical tips to overcome the dilemma. Who actually does the personnel development? Who is responsible for the further development of employees in companies: management or personnel development? Depending on who you ask this question to in the company, you will get different opinions. Yes, managers are responsible for keeping employees…
Artists often live in precarious employment conditions. In order to understand their situation on the art market and thus on the job market, one has to recognize how training at art academies works – for example at the Düsseldorf Art Academy. Artists as service providers In order to understand today's art education, one must take a look at the history and the self-understanding of art:…
A company is also a process of self-awareness in which a lot can go wrong. Miriam Rupp, standing here in the picture, founded the agency Mashup Communications at the age of only 24 and made a few mistakes in the process. In the founder's report, she explains what she would do differently the next time she was founded. Starting a business as a learning process Already after my first…
In recent years, the gaming and e-sports industry has gained enormous importance and developed into a major employer with many career opportunities. An overview. Definition: What is e-sports? E-sports, also known as electronic sports or professional gaming, refers to the competition of video gamers at a professional level. It includes organized competitions of individual or team players that…
The business law course offers a good alternative to studying law for anyone who would like to study “something related to law”. History In the following you will find information about the course content and career prospects after graduation as well as a suitable link tip with a university database. The idea behind studying business law is the changing economic life…
Television formats such as "Super-Nanny" show that there is a broad interest in the topic of child rearing and childcare in Germany. What is the job profile and starting a business as a childminder? The Rabenmutter discussion – a German problem? Whether children should be brought up exclusively by their own mother or whether they should not just as well, at least temporarily, be brought up by a…
For many, a management position in the tourism sector is a dream job: working internationally, dealing with people, and maybe even getting to know celebrities are the incentive for many to aim for this goal. Dream job hotel manager A management position in the tourism sector is considered a dream job for many: working internationally, dealing with people, and maybe even getting to know celebrities are the incentive for many to achieve this goal…
Farmers are systemically important as food producers. But unfortunately there is a lack of young people in the industry. What conditions must be met in order to carry out the activity and what can farmers expect in their daily work? Farming as a profession: facts and figures Farmers carry out an activity that is essential for the functioning of a society: they largely supply the…
While brown bear Bruno made headlines for weeks in Germany, bears in Canada are something completely normal - and are considered largely harmless. Bear guide Carol LéPine shows how they live. Bears are only dangerous if you are unprepared "It could only be a bit dangerous if I meet the bear unprepared," explains Carol, while we are in his…
Many school leavers are tormented by a very specific question: “What should I study?” Many would like to start studying after their (technical) high school diploma, but cannot find their way through the jungle of courses on offer. According to the Ministry of Education, there are around 14.100 courses at hundreds of different institutions in Germany - from venerable universities to more practice-oriented universities of applied sciences...
Digitization repeatedly presents companies with challenges that can often only be solved with the appropriate know-how of employees. As a result, new job descriptions such as Chief Data Officer are constantly emerging. What is behind it? What is a Chief Data Officer? One thing is clear: there seems to be an increasing need for experts and specialized executives in companies...
Anyone who deals with their own career aspirations and discovers a great interest in working with people could be in good hands in nursing and similar professions. 5 jobs at a glance. 1. Nursing specialist Social commitment, resilience and empathy are other important requirements. The possible activities then include not only care...
A man buys a mountain, installs a luxury train and builds a modern luxury eco-hotel. And invests 150.000 million Canadian dollars. From street performer to billionaire The man in this case is Cirque-du-Soleil co-founder Daniel Gauthier. And while his business partner Guy Laliberté flies into space as a space tourist, Gauthier has just climbed a mountain with…
How do women become self-employed on the Internet and are they also funded by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology for a technology-oriented idea? A start-up report: Friendship turns into self-employment Olga Dick and I met at a marketing seminar at Siemens AG's headquarters on Wittelsbacher Platz. We worked…
In this article, we will not present a special range of courses, but rather a very good opportunity to acquire new qualifications alongside your professional life. Studying alongside your job is booming The topic of “lifelong learning” has become increasingly important in recent years and I would therefore like to familiarize you with the various forms of part-time study here.…
The integration of refugees is still a hot topic and learning the German language is an important aspect of it. The StartUp Jiki offers learning units with which the new language can be learned as naturally and easily as possible - and which is also suitable for illiterate people. The whole thing was financed by crowdfunding. A…
Changed study-time models in Germany have led to a boom in dual studies in recent years. How does the change between theory and practice work? High growth rates This model, in which practice and theory alternate, has seen a surge in demand in recent years. What is a "dual study program" and what are the advantages and disadvantages...
There is good money to be made in tourism by arranging trips tailored to the personal needs of customers and offering them a holiday that doesn't feel like a holiday. See change as an opportunity! The Zukunftsinstitut forecasts that no other market can tackle the next few years with such positive future prospects as the travel market. However there is…
The gaming industry offers numerous dream jobs and gamification is one of the future trends par excellence. We provide an overview of exactly which job opportunities are opening up in the games industry. Dream jobs in the games industry To be involved in the creation of a video game would be the dream of many. Very few pursue this wish, however, because working in the games industry is often referred to as…
People tick a little differently in Iceland, as illustrated by the example of Kari Hrafn þorbergsson, who works as a marine engineer in the Caribbean. Actually. But he likes the climate in rough Iceland better - that's why he takes tourists to volcanoes on his vacation home. Jeep ride up Eyjafjallajökull Kari is a good driver: he unerringly steers the…
The French star chef Jany Gleize has cooked for Georg Bush Senior, François Mitterrand, Margaret Thatcher and Helmut Kohl at the Elysee Palace, among others. Mark Sycamore has received multiple awards as one of New Zealand's top chefs. How do you become a celebrity chef? As if it were nothing special He appears calm and relaxed, almost deliberate, while sipping a good glass...
Frequent job changes and the resulting temporary or permanent separation of couples is becoming more and more common these days. Many relationships suffer from constant flexibility. Swede Bo Ekman has been at sea for more than 40 years, separated from his wife for almost the whole year, with whom he now lives near the New Zealand capital of Auckland. How does...
Accounting is considered dry and boring, but if you are familiar with numbers and balance sheets, you can achieve a lot. Accounting and finances always under control If you have your bookkeeping under control, you also have your company under control. This truism applies more than ever in times of the financial crisis. In other words: A good accountant who is looking for something with this extremely complex...
I studied modern and contemporary history in Munich and Edinburgh with minors in political science and medieval history and then specialized in the history of technology and science as a research assistant at the Deutsches Museum. The goal was the museum During my doctorate, I actually wanted to find my professional future in the technology museum landscape. Luckily has...
The principle of crowdsourcing is not new at all: on a Breton fishing cutter I have now experienced first-hand how important networks and crowdsourcing are for the success and thus the survival of fishermen. A tough job Eric Pochat (pictured with his son Gauthier) has been a fisherman since he was 17. At 25 he had his first boat of his own,…
Anke Ernst has been on in the past Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® reported on her trip around the world about young people's attitudes towards life. But there are other exciting life plans - such as that of Max, whom I met in Provence (France) and who goes as a balloonist wherever he takes him. The passion turned into a job! Actually…
I studied general and comparative literature, book studies and law. My professional preparation began with the choice of my subjects: I had inquired which subject combinations made sense and that was why I decided to take law as a minor. Internships and part-time jobs Alongside my studies, I, now a junior editor at Campus-Verlag, began internships in the first semester...
Self-determined, creative learning will become increasingly important in the future. And the computer enables a whole new way of learning: Informal, self-determined and digital. How digitization is changing learning Digitization is in the process of fundamentally revolutionizing the transfer of knowledge: In the future, learners who are working on a topic will be able to choose the learning software that best suits their learning rhythm.
In the Breton town of Saint-Brieuc Dominique Bébin, children and adults alike learn how to build and paint their own puzzles, sailing boats, pen holders, cars or articulated animal figures. But Dominique doesn't just want to tinker, he wants to make the world a little bit better. An idea that made him known far beyond the borders of Brittany and even abroad...
Tourism and gastronomy are considered a dream career for many. Our small series takes a look behind the scenes and presents various training paths. Today we present the dream job receptionist. How does the training work? The path to a hotel reception usually leads through a three-year, Germany-wide recognized dual training course to become a hotel specialist, in which all…
I come from a family in which technology and craftsmanship were very important. After graduating from high school, I decided to turn my back on this centuries-old tradition and studied history, philosophy and politics. Analytical Obsessions It later turned out, however, that this was only an apparent break, because only some time after my studies I ended up…
Climate change is on the rise, so this profession is very trendy. But what does an environmental verifier actually do and what training is required? Nature and climate protection in trend: More than Fridays for Future Since 2000, the agroecologist and publicist Immo Lünzer has been locating a "reformed neo-alternative movement" that is characterized by undogmatic types of consumption with often above-average incomes...
We all want to eat and live healthier. Therefore, the topic of organic farming is becoming increasingly important. The hour of the organic farmers. Organic Farmers: Unworldly Idealists? Lots of nature, little chemistry – so far, organic farmers have been seen primarily as unworldly idealists. Because while conventional farmers are primarily concerned with bringing in the highest possible agricultural yields in order to make corresponding profits, organic farmers…
In Germany there is a real shortage of skilled workers in many areas. This is particularly serious in the area of nursing. What solutions are there? Important facts about professional training as a nurse Above all, the fact that we are getting older - and the demand for nurses is increasing as a result - ensures that the job profile of nurses is constantly changing...
The story of Keith Jenkins could be a symbol for the current situation in which the financial crisis is bringing about social changes. Because Keith was an investment banker for 10 years – until he decided to follow his dreams and passions and turn the crisis into an opportunity. Giving up a job to travel the world Keith is anything but…
Really outstanding, innovative ideas rarely arise from complex, strategic considerations, but mostly when someone more or less by chance discovers a need, i.e. the market niche: That was also the case with the family company Agloves. The Idea January 1, 2010 and Snowstorm Over Washington DC Today 23 year old Jean Spencer wanted to take a look at hers eMails on her…
Catarina Sutter is a hand weaver from Biel, Switzerland. She stayed in New Zealand during a circumnavigation. Lionel Fonquernie was completely different: he made a career out of his love for his homeland. Two different ways of life. From artisan to gardener In 1980, New Zealand was still a largely unknown country – at least from a European perspective. Back then, Catarina Sutter was sailing with her boyfriend around…
There are sectors that boom particularly in times of crisis. This includes the entire area of coaching, life support and advice. The figures indicate that coaching and consulting is a growth market. Self-help as an economic factor The German consultancy market is still on the upswing. While there is an average of one coach for every 8.000 inhabitants in Great Britain,…
The principle of the meta search engine, which searches various providers quickly and easily, is well known from various areas: The job search, for example, or also in hotels. HomeToGo now applies the principle to holiday homes and holiday apartments. HomeToGo: Idea and founder The holiday home search engine HomeToGo was founded in 2014 by Nils Regge, Dr. Patrick Andrä and Wolfgang Heiglund founded.…
There is a traditional profession in Brittany that is hardly known: seaweed fisherman or goémonier, as the French call it. Even if the profession has changed a lot, it is still practiced. An algae fisherman talks about his eventful life and his dream job. Seaweed fisherman by tradition and passion Pierre Merdy, whom I met in the port of Le…
Company health management (BGM) is on everyone's lips. Companies are investing more and more in maintaining the health of their employees in the face of increasing lifestyle-related illnesses, burnout numbers or work-related complaints. The new Prevention Act Not least the federal government has recognized this danger and on June 18, 2015, after a long period of deliberation, passed the new Prevention Act, in which the social insurance carriers significantly more…
Travel and education are trendy. What could be more obvious than combining both into a business idea or a job? This is also possible in your region. Or online. Travel as a status symbol There are reasons why travel remains important to people, even if they might otherwise have to save: It's simply part of the lifestyle. While people…
Looking for unique yet practical business fashion? Then you should test the Munich fashion label RoQua and its Customized Mass Edition. How the Internet has transformed the fashion industry When the fashion industry was the logical domain of a single fashion house, brands were static entities. However, with the advent of the internet, the fashion industry has…
Karen and Dave were originally designers and were among the first in New Zealand to have a computer. Both are now in the tourism business, offering tours to the 8th Wonder of the World and the Whakarewarewa geothermal village – and are dedicated to preserving the Ngati Wahiao tribal culture. Maori international Karen has just returned from a tourism conference for the…
IT professions are becoming more and more important and employers are really courting the relevant experts, such as system administrators. But what exactly do IT administrators do? What tasks do system administrators have in IT? IT system administrators configure, operate, monitor and maintain networked systems as well as system and application software. They operate complex IT systems and ensure constant availability. Analyze and evaluate the needs...
Tourism and gastronomy are considered a dream career for many. But what kind of training do you have to complete if you want to work in the spa and wellness area of a hotel? Relaxed job? Working where others go on vacation has a very special meaning for employees in the spa and wellness area. Because they advise customers on body and beauty care, guide…
There are quite a few fashion weeks around the world, but Vancouver's Eco Fashion Week is unique with its focus on organic fashion. The initiator Myriam Laroche inspires with honesty and sense - and with the idea of making the (fashion) world a little bit better step by step. From buyer to eco-enthusiast Myriam Laroche, founder of eco fashion week, is actually from Quebec.…
A good ten years ago, the term wellness was largely unknown in Germany. But today the market is worth billions. Boom industry wellness: Many people pay a lot of money for it. Why? In the past, at most, grandpa and grandma used to go to the spa. But in the meantime, the wellness industry has become a multi-billion dollar market that is attracting more and more people looking for relaxation. Whether as a near goal...
In uncertain times of crisis, the need for security is particularly high. An overview of training paths in the security industry. What jobs are there in the guard and security service provider industry? An ever-growing area of the German economy is the branch of guard and security service providers, which includes around 6.000 companies and around 260.000 employees. More and more safety-related...
Mikelis Bulmanis is actually studying engineering from the Latvian capital of Riga. Because he wanted to prepare for his MBA studies this summer, he opened a small bar on the Baltic Sea beach in Jurmala. “Everyone has good ideas – you just have to implement them” is his optimistic motto. Talent for improvisation A lot of things seem a little improvised, but that's exactly what makes...
Clean-up coach is a highly interesting job profile: In an increasingly complex professional and working world, people are increasingly looking for orientation, for order in the system - and people who can help them with this. Orientation in a complex world The need for order is often evident at home or in the office, where many people...
Many people are interested in creative jobs in the fashion industry, so we looked at fashion-related courses. The industry – many opportunities for academics The fashion and textile industry has undergone major changes in recent years. Due to globalization, many activities for which no great know-how is important have been transferred to countries...
Nowadays, knowledge of certain processes or connections has become the fourth production factor - alongside labour, land and capital. This is where the information broker's job begins. Knowledge is power How, for example, does a politician who wants to be re-elected, or a manager who wants to introduce a new technology in his company, get the relevant information that…
There are many exciting courses of study, but today we are turning our attention to courses with above-average international content. Globalization as a study opportunity To begin, I would simply like to list a few figures that speak for themselves without any further explanation: The worldwide statistically verifiable trade in goods increased over 1950 times between 2007 and 29. The number of...
What does a procurement engineer actually do? He is regarded as a mediator between the worlds and sits at the interface between technology and business. And what kind of training do you need for that? What does a procurement engineer do? As a procurement engineer, I occupy a highly specialized position at the interface between purchasing, production, suppliers and the various development areas. As…
With the turbulence of the past few years, the banks' employer branding has also suffered. The banks now want to clean this up. An overview of career opportunities. Banks under pressure The situation is still not easy for the financial institutions. On the one hand, because the low interest rate phase is continuing and there is no end in sight. Recently...
In recent years, in addition to "normal full-time study", part-time study forms have come into focus. How useful are these really? Studying part-time is “in” While employees who went on to study after their day-to-day work were still exotic at the beginning of the century, this development has quickly changed. The 2009 distance learning statistics show that for the first time the border...
Joe Doherty of the Tūho tribe runs an eco-tourism business in Te Urewera National Park near Roturura. He financed his studies by hunting wild boar. "If we are to save the future of the earth," he says, "an ecological transition is inevitable." Funding your studies through wild boar hunting Joe grew up here in the mountains of Te Urewera National Park –…
Dr. Beatrix Palt has achieved something that is relatively rare in Germany. She became an educational scientist and a member of the FOM College of Economics and Management Professorin professions. Exception in the university landscape From a statistical point of view, Palt is an exception: Only 17 percent of the chairs at German universities are held by women. The higher up the career ladder...
Anyone who works in the fitness sector does not necessarily have to become a personal trainer or nutritionist. And yet these jobs are more varied than is often assumed. 6 top jobs in the industry at a glance. Career aspirations “Something with sport”: 6 top jobs in the fitness industry In addition to the statement “Something outdoors”, young people are asked what they…
Social entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs with responsibility, are on everyone's lips. On too Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® this topic has been discussed several times. Gradually, people are realizing that social or community involvement is not just about morals, it is also good for business. Company outing in the middle of the high season Something like that…
Health-conscious living is trend. An important aspect here: nutrition. But this is exactly where things often go wrong. The hour of the nutritionists! The trend: healthy and simple nutrition The trend is towards healthy, simple nutrition. This trend can be seen in particular when you look at the shelves of discount markets, where organic products are getting bigger and bigger…
Hardly any industry has developed as strongly and effectively in recent years as the IT industry, which also offers good career opportunities. An overview. Opportunities for a career in IT Due to the increasing digitization in companies and in everyday life, the constant further development of the Internet and the reliance on computers, specialists for the…
Company offers such as check-ups, advice or exercise programs are on the agenda of more and more employers and are often part of employer branding today. What is missing, however, is qualified young doctors who are dedicated to these areas of responsibility. A field report. Occupational medicine: Not the first choice First, the good news for all medical professionals who are looking for a job: Vacancies for…
Always wanted to be an executive assistant? It might seem like a glamorous job with plenty of time for coffee breaks, but the reality is that it's a lot of hard work. Here are some things you should know before applying for this position. The cliché of the hall dragon There are some very far…
The stock photo agency Shutterstock opened its European headquarters in Berlin this week. What are the company's goals in Europe and what are your personal recipes for success? The Amazon of Stock Photography? Jon Oringer, Silicon Alley's First Billionaire according to Forbes, is poised to become to stock photography what Amazon is to the book market or Google to…
I studied Romance Studies (with a focus on French Philology), German Studies (with a focus on Modern German Literature) and Theater Studies. Today I am Marketing Communications Manager at Jobscout24. How do you get a job like that with a degree like that? What you have to put up with as a humanities scholar When I was preparing for my master’s degree 3 years ago…
Working as a chef is a dream job for many, but in reality it is hard bread. What is the training in a hotel like? Chef – dream job or hard bread? The profession of chef has gained in popularity significantly, since various TV programs in recent years have seen chefs, especially chefs, offer their…
Many parents recommend that their offspring, who are still a little disoriented about career opportunities shortly before they graduate from school, apply to the public sector. The career has many advantages, but also disadvantages. Civil service career - why is it interesting? Quite a few parents want their children to have a secure job in a civil service relationship. Officials are still a…
Dave Beere is 67 and has done a lot wrong in his life, as he says: For example, he only went to school for a few years. For five years he left New Zealand and traveled around the world. But he only finally found his peace in his homeland. Cowboy in Australia and Russia Crossing…
If you want to be successful, you sometimes have to cut back radically – maybe it just goes against the taste of the customers. A steep thesis? Perhaps! In Roskilde, Denmark, a restaurant has made a bold decision: it is the only restaurant in the world to specialize in ingredients purely from the Viking Age. Can such a business concept work with our eating habits? With a radical renunciation to…
There are jobs that are mainly practiced at night. Be it because it is simply an integral part of going out, or because it is related to the sometimes unsightly excesses that go with it. 4 jobs in the nightlife and what you need to be able to do it If you want to have a good time when you go out, you need others to take care of it - the workers...
Many startups dream of becoming the next big thing. Transferwise, founded by two Estonians, has real opportunities: Because Fac is also on boardebook-Investor Peter Thiel. We met the founders in Tallinn and Berlin. The next big thing? The German-born investor Peter Thiel keeps making headlines: In his opinion, German start-ups are afraid...
He has driven Lady Diana's brother, French presidential candidate Ségolène Royal, top model Adriana Karembeu, Celine Dion, David Copperfield - and Madonna at her last concert in Quebec. But Alain Thunier is actually an import entrepreneur for table football. From Brittany to Quebec: always believe in your dream! 30 years ago, the native Frenchman from…
There are people who always want to get really fit on vacation - at home and also on vacation, especially since sports trips are an increasingly important tourism trend. But it's not just about sport: it's about selfness. Selfness But selfness is not only optimization at any price: To put it bluntly, it is about hard physical instead of…
Iceland has already put behind it what everyone in Europe is afraid of: the bank crash of 2008. The crisis was a blessing for Gunnar Noroðdahl, because it gave him the courage to try something new. And went from entrepreneur to farmer. "I have no education at all" "I have no education at all", says Gunnar about himself. 10 years...