What comes first to you mind when you think about your studies at Media University?
First of all, I think of the outstanding professors and teaching staff, for example Prof. Kolrep and Prof. Freytag. Thus, the lecturers have a professional background from the economic sector they are able to share their practical experience with their students. That’s great! Even if this was not the case for any lecturer - generally speaking I was able to benefit from Media University’s excellent professors and lecturers.
You studied the program B.A. Media and Business Psychology. What is your current job position?
I am working as a HR consultant for the consulting company Robert Half. One might also say that I am a headhunter. In my job I am responsible for the recruitment of IT experts. On behalf of Berlin-based companies I am searching for appropriate employees and accompany the whole recruitment process. Moreover, I am available to answer any questions concerning the process. Sometimes I am even participating at job interviews.
Could you gain any more experiences that you would like to share with us?
During my studies I did an internship in the HR department of Audi Berlin. That was pretty cool and I enjoyed my work a lot. My internship was very intensive and challenging but that was alright because in that way I was able to handle tasks that interns are not responsible for usually. So I was able to participate at job interviews or I started working in the management board. This internship made me realize that the field of Human Resources is the right for me. I discovered that I am more interested in working in recruitment than doing administrative tasks. During my internship I really enjoyed working with people and assisting during the recruitment process.
Towards the end of my studies a consultant company offered me a job via Xing. Therefore, I could already start to work during my sixth semester during the week while writing my bachelor thesis on the weekend.
Why did you decide to study the program B.A. Media and Business Psychology? And why did you choose Media University?
I made the decision to study at Media University for two main reasons. Firstly, I developed a reinforced interest in psychology during my time at school. Further, in high school I was fascinated by topics in the areas economy and finances. The study program Media and Business Psychology was the perfect match for me linking both of my interests - even if I was a little bit sceptical about the marketing courses. In retrospect, this field was much more exciting than I’d expected at the beginning. I started my studies at the age of 20. Since then I was able to broaden my mind significantly.
Which contents of your studies are part of your current job? How do your studies help you in your daily work routine?
In this case Mr. Tapper’s course “Basic of Media Psychology” comes directly to my mind. In his course I’ve learned quite a lot that I still apply in my everyday working life. For example, we discussed the Yale Studies intensively. The Yale Studies are dealing with issues such as the Psychology of Persuasion. Under which conditions people are changing their attitudes in response to persuasive messages? How is it possible to influence people in their actions? In this interesting course we learned more about these and many more psychological methods.
What are your plans for the future?
I am super happy in my current job. In the recruiting field it is an important matter to convince people. Therefore, this kind of sales activity belongs to the main tasks of my work. As a consultant you always should be able to ask the right questions and - even more important - you should have a fine sense for people and situations. I really enjoy my work. For that reason I would like to continue my work in the sales department.