“My mentoring session with Andre was extremely valuable and gave me the clarity and direction I needed at an important stage of my application journey. He was kind, approachable, and generous with his time, creating an atmosphere in which I felt comfortable sharing my experiences, asking questions, and discussing my doubts openly.
One of the most helpful aspects of our conversation was his guidance on how to organize and communicate my personal story. Andre helped me understand how to connect different experiences into a coherent narrative, identify the elements that matter most, and explain their significance more clearly. His perspective was fundamental in helping me see how to present my background with greater confidence, purpose, and authenticity.
I particularly appreciated his advice on what to avoid. He helped me recognize that including every detail does not necessarily make a story stronger, and that being selective can make a message much more effective. Our discussion gave me a clearer understanding of how to avoid unnecessary repetition, keep my narrative focused, and ensure that each part contributes something meaningful to the overall application.
Andre also provided valuable guidance on how to organize the application process itself. He helped me think more clearly about priorities, how to approach the different components, and how to make the work feel more manageable. Having a clearer structure has made a difference to my mindset: instead of seeing the applications as one overwhelming task, I now feel better equipped to approach them through specific, achievable steps.
Another important takeaway was his advice on how to use the coming days effectively. Our conversation helped me understand where to focus my energy, which tasks deserve immediate attention, and how to establish a realistic plan. I left the session with a stronger sense of direction and a better understanding of how to balance thoughtful preparation with consistent progress.
What made the experience positive was the combination of practical guidance and encouragement. Andre offered suggestions in a considerate and constructive way, helping me reflect on my choices while also making me feel supported. His kindness made it easier to engage honestly with the process and to see areas for improvement as opportunities to strengthen my applications.
Overall, this session was fundamental in helping me understand both what I want to communicate and how to move forward. I now have a clearer approach to telling my story, organizing my applications, avoiding common mistakes, and planning the next few days with intention.
I am very grateful for Andre’s support and for the care he brought to our conversation. His advice gave me useful tools, renewed confidence, and a more focused approach to the work ahead. I would highly recommend a session with him to anyone seeking thoughtful guidance, practical direction, and a supportive space to develop their application narrative. The session helped me turn uncertainty into a clearer plan, and I feel much more prepared to make the most of the time ahead and present my experiences in a meaningful and convincing way.”
You are a student in the EU, let's assume for a moment this won't change (regardless of BREXIT). I think you should apply! I would look into the following groups, they might have a focus on more experienced professionals; ask anyway.
http://www.germany-visa.org/training-internship-visa/
http://www.young-germany.de/topic/work/applying-for-a-work-visa-in-germ…
There are plenty of foreigners without any language skills in Germany and they all managed to get a visa and jobs. It should be easier for you with German language skills. Also contact the Zurich based banks, UBS, CS, etc
Thanks for your response. Any other countries would you suggest with my knowledge of German?
Main focus: Germany, Switzerland smaller finance focus, but also possible: Liechtenstein, Austria, parts of Belgium, Luxembourg
Hi, I am also a non-EU student studying in EU. If you're fluent in German, go for it! Many large companies especially banks are willing to sponsor you for the work permit if you can prove yourself.
I was planning on continuing my German at Uni.However one question popped up-that should i continue with German or should i learn Mandarin from the start?There is this new craze for mandarin and i was thinking which among the two-german and mandarin-might get me more opportunities?
It depends. I invested many years into language learning, including travel to the countries, living there, learning about the culture and meeting the locals. The issues is there is a finite amount of reward for this kind of knowledge, especially in finance. If you are comfortable and capable of leading a business discussion in a professional setting, you should be good to go. You also need to find an employer/dept/job that requires such a skill set, the lingua franca in finance is English though. Do you know which employer or finance area you have an interest in? If you are referring to deals or work/meetings on a global scale, would this be in M&A? ER? RE? Despite having had multiple languages to present during my job interviews, most interviewers simply didn't care enough to put a premium on that.
Yup you are true.I know that language skills won't be the most eye catching point of my resume.Basically any idea of the local language will just make my work in that region and interacting with the locals easier.
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