Supporting programme

Once again, the Expect! career fair offers a varied supporting programme:

The entire trade fair programme is free of charge with the exception of catering at the food trucks!

Registration for the individual offers is not necessary.

Application photo incl. hair & make-up

Photo selection on site at the trade fair

Your photographer with experience - Roman Brodel (external link, opens in a new window)

"I've been working as a photographer since 2009 and have a wealth of experience. Application photos are a big part of my work. I attach great importance to a relaxed atmosphere and professional results in a short time - so that you can recognise yourself in your picture and present yourself with confidence."

Hair & Make-Up Artist - Linda (external link, opens in a new window) Jedermann

"Curiosity, creativity and passion drive my continuous development. After successfully graduating from a renowned make-up school in Frankfurt a.M., I was awarded the title of make-up artist. I then obtained my title as a master hairdresser in Braunschweig. Since then, it has been my goal to emphasise the positive aspects of a personality and to implement them according to the assignment, whether for photo shoots, film and television productions, fashion shows, events or personal occasions."

Note: It is best to wear suitable clothing such as a blazer, suit jacket or blouse or bring it with you to the fair.

Procedure: It is not necessary to register in advance. On the day of the fair, there will be a list where you can enter your name. You will be given a fixed time for your appointment and can use the time before or after to discover other offers at the fair.

Stand number: Foyer, to the left of the entrance/lecture hall centre Am Exer 11

Application portfolio check

The Ostfalia Career Service team and the Ostfalia FYI project team will be offering a professional application portfolio check (German & English) at the fair!

Here you can get individual and valuable tips on how to optimise your cover letter and CV and, of course, ask your questions about applications, interviews and job searches.

So pack your documents - digital or analogue - and take advantage of this unique opportunity!

Procedure: It is not necessary to register in advance. On the day of the fair, there will be a list where you can enter your name. There you will be given a fixed time for your consultation appointment and can use the time before or after to discover other offers at the fair in a relaxed manner.

Stand number: Foyer, to the right of the entrance/lecture hall centre Am Exer 11

Application portfolio check at the Career Service

Lectures & Workshops

10:45 to 11:15 a.m.: From study to practice - insights into everyday working life in human resources

Speakers: Lara-Sophie Hoppe and Lea Sinner from Volksbank BRAWO - both Ostfalia graduates from the Law, HR Management and HR Psychology degree programme

Content: In our presentation "From studies to practice - insights into everyday working life in HR", we will give you a personal insight into our career entry and our everyday working life in HR. We will show you what content from our studies we actually encounter in practice and which skills are particularly important in everyday working life. We will also share our experiences of the transition from university to the world of work and give you insights and tips for your own career path.

WHEN? 10.45 to 11.15 a.m. WHERE? Room 005/Lecture Hall Building Am Exer 11

You can find more information about the participating companies here.

11:30 to 12:00: Tips and tricks for job applications

Speakers: Lara-Sophie Hoppe and Rosalie Mählmann from Volksbank BRAWO

Content: In our presentation "Tips and tricks for your application", we will give you practical insights into the application process from an HR perspective. We will show you what really matters when it comes to your CV and application, what typical mistakes you can avoid and how you can best prepare for a job interview. We will also share helpful tips from our day-to-day work in HR that can help you with your next application.

WHEN? 11.30 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. WHERE? Room 005/Lecture hall building Am Exer 11

You can find more information about the participating company here.

12:00 to 12:30 p.m.: Presentation of the North German Refrigeration College

Speaker: Jürgen Heile (Headmaster of the NKF Springe)

Contents:

Job profile of the mechatronics technician for refrigeration technology and the master craftsman
Use of refrigeration technology in everyday life
Opportunities for training and further education at the Norddeutsche Kältefachschule
Career prospects for graduates of the Ostfalia
Exchange in the plenum

WHEN? 12:00 to 12:30 WHERE? Room 005/Lecture hall building Am Exer 11

You can find more information about the participating company here.

12:30 to 13:30: From the lecture theatre to the dam - insights into everyday working life at Harzwasserwerke

Details will follow shortly!

13:30 to 14:00: Working in an IT company during your studies? How to get started!

Speaker: Rebecca Labes (Managing Director of eck*cellent IT GmbH)

Content: Theory is good - practical experience is better. But how do you manage to gain a foothold in the business world during your studies, gain relevant work experience and earn money at the same time? In this presentation, the management of eck*cellent IT will provide a practical insight into precisely these opportunities. In addition to insights into real projects and typical areas of responsibility, you will receive valuable tips on how you can position yourself early on and use your studies strategically to start your career.

WHEN? 13:30 to 14:00 WHERE? Room 005/Lecture Hall Building Am Exer 11

You can find more information about the participating companies here.

14:00 to 14:30: Presentation of the NEW YORKER company and insights into everyday working life

Details will follow shortly!

14:30 to 15:00: A different kind of care: Hanna's path between system boundaries and innovative, person-centred support and care culture

Speakers: Oliver and Stephanie Kahl (Hanna's parents)

Content: Hanna's illness, history and development of the residential and living project "Pflege mal anders": a crisis community, the personal budget as an alternative to special forms of living, concept and organisation.

WHEN? 14:30 to 15:00 WHERE? Room 005/Auditorium building Am Exer 11

Note: There will also be an information stand in the exhibition tent about the "Pflege mal anders" living and care project - feel free to drop by!

You can find more information about the project here (external link, opens in a new window).

15:00 to 15:30: Utilisation of artificial intelligence in software development - from intelligent autocomplete to autonomous agents

Speaker: Micheal Mentrup (Senior Lead Expert at Sopra Steria SE)

Content: The integration of artificial intelligence into the software development cycle is no longer a fleeting trend, but is fundamentally changing the way software is designed, programmed and maintained. However, while the pressure to innovate is growing rapidly, concerns around data protection, compliance and security are holding many companies back. In this presentation, we will shed light on the opportunities and risks of AI in the day-to-day work of developers and present tried-and-tested solutions.

Main topics:

Data protection & compliance: Why the protection of intellectual property is a top priority and how we can prevent the risk of "shadow AI" in the company.
Secure AI infrastructure: Ways out of the dilemma - from the use of European cloud hyperscalers to the local on-premises implementation of strong open source models.
Security risks: The dark side of AI (prompt injections, hallucinations, hardcoded secrets and supply chain attacks).
Automation of tedious routine tasks: How AI is already reliably assisting with boilerplate code, unit testing, documentation and refactoring legacy code.
The future of coding ("vibe coding"): The paradigm shift from AI-supported autocomplete to autonomous agents that orchestrate entire codebases.
Tool & model landscape: Which models are suitable for complex architectural issues and which for lightning-fast coding in the editor?

WHEN? 15:00 to 15:30 WHERE? Room 005/Lecture hall building Am Exer 11

You can find more information about Sopra Steria SE here.

Alumni & Studi Talks

Download alumni & student list: Click here! (PDF, 178.96 KB) (opens in a new window), (not accessible)

What are the Alumni & Studi Talks?

Based on your feedback from the last fair, we have rethought the talks and are not offering them as a series of lectures again, but as a face-to-face format - for a relaxed and informal discussion atmosphere! We have asked the participating companies whether former or current Ostfalia students will be accompanying them as company representatives on the day of the fair. The list contains information about the person, their career at Ostfalia and in the company and at which stand they can be found. They can also be easily recognised on the day of the fair by a blue "Talk to me" button.

What is the goal?

Are you studying xx and wondering whether your qualifications and wishes really suit a particular company or job? Or would you like to find out first-hand what it's like to work in your dream company? Perhaps you are still unsure about what career opportunities your degree programme opens up for you or are currently looking for an exciting working student position? Then talk to people who have already experienced exactly that: With (former) Ostfalia students who have already made their way into professional life and are happy to share their experiences with you.

Food & Drinks

At the last fair, we received feedback from you that you would like to have catering options for visitors on the day of the fair. As a result, we set out on a search and this time offer a diverse selection of delicious food and drinks at fair prices! Whether sweet, savoury, greasy or high in caffeine - we hope that everyone will find what they are looking for :)

Our offer on the day of the fair:

løvehus - Finest Food & Drinks: Scandinavian street food meets regional delicacies. Look forward to freshly prepared hot dog variations (also vegetarian) and delicious cold drinks!
Die Feuerplatte: As the name suggests, the dishes are prepared directly on a hot plate: Look forward to rosemary potatoes, pulled pork & chicken burgers, veggie burgers, Swedish bowl, vegetable roestis, wraps & nachos!
Coffee Bike - Fancy classic coffee specialities, delicious special drinks or a hot chocolate? Then you've come to the right place!
For something sweet in between, it's best to come to our trade fair info stand in the tent: here we serve fresh popcorn & sweets for free :)

Information stands

In addition to the company stands and the central information stand in the exhibition tent, there are also additional information stands which will inform you about selected Ostfalia programmes:

FYI - for your integration - The Ostfalia project supports international students in successfully starting their careers with personal counselling, extensive offers and various events. On the day of the fair, the team will not only provide comprehensive information about the project at the information stand, but also offer English-language counselling including a professional application portfolio check and a guided tour of the fair especially for international students. - Foyer/lecture hall building
Seminars on key qualifications at Ostfalia - The Career Service team supports you with an extensive range of seminars to develop your key qualifications. This allows you to develop your social, methodological and personal skills. - Foyer/lecture hall building
Pflege mal anders - the Kahl family's residential and living project: "At the fair, we want to show students and professionals how integration assistance can be organised in a humane, creative and relationship-oriented way - with room for development, meaning and heart." - Trade fair tent/booth number 30
PRoProf - the Ostfalia project offers information and support on the HAW professorship career path - from qualifications to personalised career advice - foyer/lecture hall building
Master's degree programmes at Ostfalia University - What options are there? The TWW and our colleagues from the Salzgitter site will provide you with detailed information about the degree programmes on offer and answer your questions. - Foyer/lecture hall building
Gründen@Ostfalia - With the GROW project, Ostfalia offers students, researchers and academic staff operational support and space to successfully realise innovative start-up ideas. Foyer/lecture theatre building
Wob-racing - In the interdisciplinary project wob-racing, Ostfalia students have been developing their own racing cars for Formula Student since 2003. - Exhibition tent/booth number 45
VDI Young Engineers - Student initiative of the Association of German Engineers (VDI). It is aimed at young engineers and offers them opportunities to exchange ideas, work on projects and promote their careers. The aim is to network and support young engineers in the engineering sector. - Exhibition tent/booth number 44