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We understand that the transition from studying to working can be an exciting but challenging time. But don't worry, we're here to help!

Starting your career after graduation is an important step and careful preparation can make all the difference. Early planning allows you to identify your strengths and goals, optimise your application documents and present yourself confidently in job interviews.

Our goal is to provide you with the tools and resources you need to successfully enter the job market. Our consultations are available in both German and English to ensure you feel optimally understood.

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Group counselling

Take part in our interactive group consultations in which we cover various topics. Questions are welcome both during the presentation and afterwards. Due to demand, the group counselling is usually held in English. However, on the first Friday of the month, the group counselling is held in German.

  • Networking
  • Job search
  • Application process
  • Application documents
  • Application interviews
  • Dos&Donts
  • Booster
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Personalised advice

Make an individual appointment with us to discuss your personal questions and concerns. Whether it's about optimising your CV, specific industry or company requirements or preparation for an upcoming job interview - we are here to help and advise you. To get the most out of the personal interview, we recommend attending the group counselling session first. Most of the questions are already answered there and it is easier to deal with the remaining questions or the personal case in private.

How do you get most out of the personal interview?

  • Prepare all documents to the point where you could apply for your dream job
  • If you're not currently preparing for a specific application, take your dream company and write a cover letter on a trial basis
  • Think about where you are right now and where you want to go: this is your roadmap
  • send us your documents, your roadmap and any questions with your request for a personal interview
  • arrive on time for your appointment and bring some time with you (at least 1 hour)

Use the following documents to prepare your documents and for subsequent applications:

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Important first tips

"The distance is unimportant. Only the first step is important." (Marie de Vichy Chamrond)

By starting your studies, you have already taken an important step in your career. Think of your studies as many steps in the direction you want to take. This also means that you can already start looking left and right to sharpen your profile and make your CV more interesting. This includes soft skills, IT skills and networks. Don't wait until the end of your degree programme to think about this. Building a network in particular takes time. Analysing your potential early on will help you to focus on acquiring further skills during your studies. Not all courses take place at all times.

"Whatever you can do or dream you can do, start doing it." (Johann Wolfgang von Goethe)

The start of your career may seem a long way off, both at the beginning of your degree programme and at the start of your final thesis. However, you will find yourself closer to the start of your professional life sooner than you realised. Take care of your application documents in good time and have them ready before you apply - not just two days before the interview. Allow several weeks for this and ask for help. In the simplest case, this could be friends and family who can point out spelling mistakes and formatting errors that you have overlooked. In the best case, visit a counselling centre that can find interesting parts of your life through a personal conversation with experience.

Information for students with health restrictions

There are special pages for students with chronic illnesses and disabilities that apply for inclusive jobs.

The website einfach-teilhaben.de offers information and tips on how to organise everyday study life (especially for first-year students) with a disability/chronic illness at an early stage. You should find out about aspects such as housing, mobility, care and assistance here in good time and, if possible, on site.

The website reisecheckliste.org helps people with disabilities, whether mental or physical, to spend a relaxing time away from home in as relaxed a manner as possible. As a rule, people with disabilities have to pack their suitcases carefully. A packing list to tick off illustrates which items are required.

The Federal Employment Agency offers people with disabilities a wide range of support for integration into training and work. You will learn about the benefits of individual counselling, how the Medical Service and the Vocational Psychology Service of the Federal Employment Agency can support you, what vocational preparation options are available, what training and further education opportunities exist, what financial assistance is available - for example in the form of training allowance and transitional allowance or what vocational rehabilitation options are available.

The FeV - Driving Licence Ordinance offers people with disabilities the opportunity to master their everyday lives independently. They can find out which requirements and examinations are necessary to obtain a driving licence and how they can remain independent and mobile in everyday life.

Autumn camp for female students

Many female students only consider the idea that a career in science could be an option for them at a late stage. The annual autumn camp explores the question "Fancy science?". Over three days, you will gain a comprehensive insight into doctoral studies and develop a basis for making decisions about your future career.

For more information and to register, visit the Graduate and Research Academy.

PhD

Are you thinking about doing a doctorate at TU Bergakademie Freiberg? You can get comprehensive information and advice at the Graduate and Research Academy.

Dropping out of university

Do you have doubts or problems during your studies? Would switching to a specialised apprenticeship or a skilled trade be an alternative for you? As part of the Quickstart Saxony project, we support students in switching to a suitable apprenticeship.

 

Interesting links and search terms on various topics

In your application, you should always state your language skills with the level of proficiency. Here you can find an overview of the correct assessment of your foreign language skills. In addition, an online language test can help you find your way around.

The International University Centre at TUBAF has various offers to help you improve your language skills. Make use of these early on.