Advice and support for job search and career planning
You can make use of our consulting services for all questions regarding career orientation, internships, career entry and applications.
Our consulting services are free of charge and open to all University of Konstanz students, doctoral researchers and graduates (until two years after graduating). Our advisors have all completed a certified advisor training programme and possess many years of experience in job-search and career advising. We can consult with you in German or English.
The contents of your individual consultation remain confidential; you and the issue discussed will stay anonymous. Our consultations are open, unbiased and resource-based. This means you are completely free to make all the decisions yourself. We assist you with assessing problems for yourself and making your own decisions.
You can arrange appointments for our various consulting services using our appointment tool.
Our consulting services
Drop-in consultation
During lecture period, we offer a weekly short consultation, both in German and in English. In that consultation, we are happy to answer general questions and concerns, e.g. application documents check. Please note that the time is limited to 15 minutes per slot.
Tuesday, 15:30 - 17:00 in room D 412a
Wednesday, 10:30 - 12:00 in room D 413 or D 414
Please arrange an appointment via https://www.uni-konstanz.de/career-service/termine/.
Individual consultation
We will be happy to take the necessary time for a longer individual consultation. An individual consultation usually lasts about 60 minutes.
Please arrange an appointment for a longer consultation via https://www.uni-konstanz.de/career-service/termine/. We can usually schedule an appointment for a date within the next two weeks. You are welcome to upload your materials.
Application documents check
Is my resume neatly arranged? Are my strengths well highlighted? Does the cover letter make it clear why I am an asset to the company? We are happy to counter-check your job application documents with a trained eye and give you feedback.
For short or extensive consultation please arrange an appointment via https://www.uni-konstanz.de/career-service/termine/ or simply send us your documents via email to cs.beratung@uni-konstanz.de and ask for a short, written feedback.
LinkedIn profile check
A LinkedIn profile is a digital business card and CV in one. Are you wondering if and how you can improve your LinkedIn presence? We are happy to take a look at your profile and give you a professional evaluation.
For short or extensive consultation please arrange an appointment via https://www.uni-konstanz.de/career-service/termine/ or simply send us your documents via email to cs.beratung@uni-konstanz.de and ask for a short, written feedback.
Mock interviews
To prepare you for your application phase or for a concrete job interview, we offer the opportunity to practise a fictitious job interview with us. Based on a job advertisement selected by you and your application documents, we act as fictitious HR managers and prepare typical questions that you could be asked in a similar way in a real job interview.
To arrange an appointment please go to https://www.uni-konstanz.de/career-service/termine/. Please also include the job advertisement and your CV with your request so we can prepare for the interview.
Digital consultation
We are happy to advise you via email, telephone or video chat (via Zoom). Please arrange an appointment via https://www.uni-konstanz.de/career-service/termine/.
Career consultation in English
During lecture period, we usually offer a weekly consultation for short questions and CV check (max. 15 minutes). For extensive individual consultation, you should arrange an individual appointment.
Drop-in consultation/CV check (15 minutes)
Tuesday, 14:00 - 15:20 in room D 412a
Extensive consultation (60 minutes)
For a short or an extensive consultation please arrange an appointment via https://www.uni-konstanz.de/career-service/termine/.
By participating in a digital consultation, you agree to the data protection regulations for Zoom.