InnoTrans is the world’s largest and most important information and communication platform for the rail industry. From September 18 to 21 it will be the perfect opportunity to establish new contacts, and especially for those looking to make a start in this forward-looking sector. As a result, Career & Education at InnoTrans is becoming more and more important, for job seekers and rail industry employers alike.
Experience rail technology innovations live
The leading trade fair for rail transport technology is the ideal place for young professionals to get a better impression of the innovative drive of the rail industry. Inside the 41 exhibition halls visitors can marvel at more than 140 products making their first international appearance. On the Outdoor Display they can admire over 140 vehicles, and the Bus Display has pioneering examples of electro-mobility for them to inspect. The outstanding program of supporting events at InnoTrans features exciting and up-to-the-minute topics, including at the International Design Forum, Public Transport Forum and International Bus Forum.
Hall 7.1c – the main place to head
The Career Hall (7.1c) is the main place to head for students of all ages, young professionals, career starters and job seekers from other sectors. This is where, daily from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m., they can meet representatives of the rail industry’s global players, small and medium-sized enterprises, trade associations and universities. They can also meet experienced HR specialists there to find out about the latest job and trainee vacancies and put the finishing touches to their job application folders.
Career Pavilion – the main focus in the Career Hall
The Career Pavilion is the main focus in the Career Hall. Ten exhibitors will be represented who will be available to give advice, hold job interviews and exchange experiences. Taking part are Akiem, AKKA Deutschland, Axians GA Netztechnik, IFV Bahntechnik, mgw Service, Omexom Service, SIGNON Deutschland, Stadler Pankow, TÜV SÜD Rail and Vossloh.
Career Forum with an interesting lecture programme
Every day, interesting lectures on specialist subjects as well as fascinating panel discussions will be taking place at the Career Forum in Hall 7.1c. For example on 19 September, the Wednesday of the trade fair, a lecture will be held on modern rail vehicles and innovative rail infrastructure and the development and delivery of new rail systems in Europe. Career Forum highlights will include the HackTrain Hackathon final on 21 September from 2.00 to 4.00 p.m., where the top teams will be competing to design the most innovative app, software or website prototype within the running time of the trade fair.
Job Wall and online Job Market
The Job Wall in Hall 7.1c provides an immediate overview of exhibitors’ latest job vacancies both at home and abroad. Those in search of jobs will have a unique opportunity to talk about vacancies with the relevant companies directly at their booth. Visitors can make use of the Online Job Market at the Virtual Market Place at www.virtualmarket.innotrans.com in order to make optimum preparations for the trade fair. Exhibitors offering job vacancies are also recognizable by the Career Point logo both at their booth and on the Virtual Market Place website. Job seekers wishing to meet prospective employers should keep an eye out for the orange-colored, circular CP logo.
Career Awards honor pioneering achievements and ideas
The InnoTrans Career Awards, which honor the pioneering achievements and ideas of talented young professionals from around the world, are further impressive proof of the importance of promoting specialist newcomers and their careers. Associations from Germany, Italy, the USA, Canada and Australia are sponsoring this year’s prizes. In 2018 the Career Awards will be presented to 11 winners, some of whom are at InnoTrans for the first time.
InnoTrans Exhibition Director Kerstin Schulz: ”We are greatly looking forward to the award winners and are keen to find out what impressions these talented young professionals will be taking home from InnoTrans.“
Free Career Tours for students
Besides reduced-rate tickets for students and trainees (13 euros) another special service is also available: the Career Tours. These will take place three times daily from 10.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. on each day of the trade fair. Hall 7.1c is the meeting point for participants, who can register online or directly at the trade fair.
On the Friday of the trade fair SPITZKE will be organising a Career Day and providing an introduction to its jobs and careers at their booth in Hall 26. On 19 September Allianz pro Schiene will be honouring the ”Mobility Designer of the Year”, and on 20 and 21 September, under the slogan of “Start your day with fresh coffee – and the job of your dreams” an invitation will be extended to the Career Breakfast event in Hall 7.1c. On 19 September, under the heading of ”Young professionals in the rail sector”, DVV will be extending an invitation to an event at their booth at the CityCube.
Full details about Career & Education events can be found online at www.innotrans.com/career.
More details are available online at www.innotrans.com.
