Oman assigned Gütersloher for a unique overseas mission
Matay Akbaba, a student at the Federal Employment Agency, recently completed a six-week internship with the Foreign Trade Chamber (AHK) in Oman. This experience provided him with valuable insights into international commerce and strengthened his professional skills in a real-world setting.
Located on the Arabian Peninsula, Oman is a country with a long coast on the Persian Gulf, the Arabian Sea, and the Gulf of Oman. It borders Yemen, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Matay found the people in Oman to be very moderate and open-minded, even in the capital Muscat.
During his internship, Matay engaged in various tasks such as market research, event organization, and client communication. He worked closely with professionals involved in international trade and business development, gaining hands-on exposure to the economic relationship between Oman and other countries. Matay also performed office work, answered emails, managed local bookkeeping, and attended meetings with German investors at the AHK in Oman.
This internship was part of a dual degree program that involves alternating between practical placements at local employment agencies and study phases at the Federal Employment Agency's university in Mannheim every four months for three years. Matay's experience in Oman reflects the diversity of his course of study.
After graduation, Matay could work in employment placement, personnel department, performance department, or building management. However, he is currently leaning towards employer service but is undecided about his exact career path, as he still has a year to go.
For those interested in following in Matay's footsteps, the employment agency in Bielefeld and Guetersloh is currently seeking new students to start in September 2026. Information about applying to the program can be found on the agency's homepage. It's important to note that the students have to organize the internship completely on their own. Matay informs himself about local customs and rules before his departure to adapt and not stand out negatively.
Dubai, 400 kilometers away from the capital Muscat, is a bustling city, but Oman is considered a different world. Matay's experience in Oman has been a unique and rewarding part of his studies, providing him with a global perspective and practical experience that will undoubtedly benefit him in his future career.
Matay's internship experience in Oman, a diverse country on the Arabian Peninsula, not only provided him with valuable insights into international commerce but also introduced him to a unique lifestyle and culture. After graduation, Matay's travel experiences in Oman, including visits to bustling cities like Muscat and Dubai, coupled with his education and self-development, will undoubtedly shape his career in employment placement, personnel department, performance department, or building management, focusing on employer service.
