Pursuing Masters in a new country, where there are so many new things like language, culture, work, etc., can be daunting to a lot of aspirants. Apart from all these things, there is one thing which most of the aspirants are worried about: JOB after Masters.
Why is everyone concerned about getting a job?
During the VISA interview, the officer will ask, "Will you return back after you studies?" and almost all of them will say "YES", but deep in their hearts they know that they won't and would like to work for 5 years and then come back to settle down (Yes, I know that I have told it out loud :P)
The reason why most of them are worried about getting a Job is that, after spending so much money on moving to a new country, struggling with the lanugage, climate, culture and then not getting a job in their desired field is heart-breaking. Moreover, the pay in Germany is comparatively good and there is no need to say about the work-culture, environment, etc., It is not that they aren't patriotic or do not want to return back, they just want to raise their standard of living and then return back to their homeland.
Should you be concerned about getting a job?
I would say NO (Yes, deal with it). I have seen lot of aspirants worried about getting a job, when they haven't even started to apply for the university/course. What is the point in worrying about job aspects before even you start with the course? In my personal opinion, which ever course you may do and which ever university you may study, if you work hard, do more projects/interns and develop a affinity towards the subject, you will definitely end up with a job. The universities will not help you to find a job, they will not even care about your studies and it is your duty to goto the company websites and look for openings and apply. In Germany, most of the companies offer Internships and it is upto you to prepare your resume and cover letter, apply to the position and give the interview. In short, YOU WILL NOT BE SPOON-FED.
Coming back to the question, you shouldn't be worried about getting a job during your application to the course, but rather you should be worried about job when you start your Master Thesis. There are so many openings and opportunities, it just takes some time for everyone to know where to look for job. Till then, concentrate on your studies and work hard.
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