Jobs and Profession

Whether

… looking for a side job or internship,

… seeking help in orienting your studies according to your career wishes,

… or searching for the first full time position…

… in the context of university there are many programms that help and counsel on these questions. The following part gives an overview about the different possibilities. You can also find answers to frequently asked questions about jobs in our Jobs and Studies FAQs.

For employers: If you would like to advertise job openings with us, please write us an E-Mail, or call us at (06151) 16-29782. We will post your offer on our notice board!

from the comeTOgether tutors

They offer:

• Tips for your search
• Support with writing CVs and covering letters
• Tips for contacting with employers by phone, if applicable active support
• Information to questions regarding the work permit
• First information to labor questions and rights
• Information about job fairs and workshops

Further information can be found on the page of the comeTOgether Tutors.

Carreer Center (Hochschule Darmstadt)

Offers:

• Counseling for the start of the career
• Various events regarding the topics of application and job interviews - even in english
• Counseling for foundation/professional independence
• Career fair meet@h_da

Further information can be found on the page of the Career Center

Hochschulteam (of the Employment Agency Darmstadt)

The “Hochschulteam” counsels and informs about the organization of the study programme with regard to the job market, about application strategies and about the individual planning of the career. It informs about employment opportunities, explains the expectations and requirements of employers, and enables contact to companies.

The “Hochschulteam” offers:

• individual counseling for students, graduates and dropouts
• checking of application files
• seminars and workshops for applicants
• lectures and information events

Further information can be found on the page of the Hochschulteam.

konaktiva (TU Darmstadt)

One of the oldest and biggest fairs of Germany to get in contact with companies. It takes place annually in the “Darmstadtium”. All students can participate in the fair.

Besides contact to companies there are many workshops and lectures to prepare for the fair in the context of so-called “warm-ups”.

Students, who would like to gather practical experience, can get involved with the campus group organizing the fair.

myAbility

The myAbility Talent Programme of the Viennese consultancy myAbility brings together students with disabilities and companies. For the duration of one semester, myAbility Talents benefit from comprehensive career coaching and a variety of networking opportunities with well-known companies. This offer is also explicitly aimed at career starters with not (immediately) visible disabilities or chronic illnesses. In Germany, the programme will be offered in Berlin, Munich and Frankfurt.

iXNet network by and for academics

The internet portal of the Inclusive Experts Network (iXNet) by and for academics with disabilities. It offers information, peer support, counselling and topic-specific advice. The offer is rounded off by information for employers who want to employ professionals with disabilities. iXNet wants to embolden people with disabilities on their professional path and improve their employment prospects in the long term.

Additional information for students with disabilities

• How do I apply "correctly"? Where can I find qualified counselling?
• Under which circumstances can an employer receive financial support?
• Is it possible to be a freelancer with a disability?
• What are the possibilities to have an academic career as someone with a disability?

These questions and more can be answered on this site from the German Student Association.