Toggle navigation EN

Counselling for international students

If you think about staying in Germany after graduating and finding a job that matches your qualifications and expectations, it will be very important to you gain first work experiences on the German job market during your studies. Furthermore you should know how to apply properly in Germany and what regulations of the residence law are important for your plans. We will be happy to assist you with all your questions about applying and working in Germany. 

We will give you advice in the following areas:

  • Support with a first orientation on the German labour market
  • Advice on the basics of residence and employment law
  • Tips for the preparation of application documents
  • 1-1 student counselling and screening of application documents

A guide including tips for international students regarding the application process in Germany is available at Infocenter & Downloads.

During the application documents check, your cover letter, CV and references will be examined. You will also receive detailed and constructive suggestions on how to change and improve your application.

The consulting offer is free of charge and confidential! Simply make an appointment for a consultation and we look forward to speaking to you!

Video: Tipps für internationale Studierende - Wie finanziere ich mein Studium in Deutschland? (Deutsches Studentenwerk)

Video: Tips for international students - How do I finance my studies in Germany? (Deutsches Studentenwerk)

" What comes after graduation? What prospects and opportunities do I have?


The job market is complex, diverse and often unspecific. Therefore, a clear career goal, initial practical experience, contacts in the professional world and convincing appearance in the application process are decisive for a successful career start.

The dialogue with us gives you the opportunity to sort out your thoughts, adopt new perspectives and develop strategies for your professional future. We listen and ask questions. That is how we help you to find personal answers to your questions and thus to follow your own professional path.

Whether at the beginning, in the middle or at the end of your studies - together, we will identify your interests, skills and experience and bring them together to form your personal profile and look at the job market to check which work or industry fits your profile.

Once you have a professional goal in mind, we will help you step by step to find your first professional experience (internships, working student and trainee positions).

You will also find support in our workshop programme on so-called future skills and our online job shadowing programme.

 

Testimonial

"I am writing to thank you for your kind support and Career Coaching. I am pleased to inform you that I have been offered a place on the Blue Book Traineeship in Brussels, which starts in Oktober. I am absolutely sure that your help, ideas and support a big part in me being able to take up this opportunity and I am very grateful to you."

Natascha Köster, MA Science and technology Studies 2019-2021, from Oktober 2022 Trainee at the EU Commission in Brussels.

"i just wanted to get back to you and let you know that I started working yesterday. Today was my second day of work.
I really like it there! The atmosphere is great and the appreciative way of dealing with each other makes the work even more pleasant. 
I was lucky to have you as a guide! I could not have done it without you! 
Thank you again for the help and the tireless tips you have given me!"

Megi Tsulukidze, BA Educational Sciences, since 01/2022 educational guide at Bildungswerk der Hessischen Wirtschaft e.V.

" The job market in Germany is particularly challenging , especially for foreign students who have to struggle with the language, a different working atmosphere and a different culture.
In addition, you have to consider that it is not enough to have a degree and good interview to get a job: The transition between studies and a job requires many skills and know-how that many students do not know or tahe for granted. In this respect, the Career Service not only helped me, but also freed me from my former naivety. Without the many events, workshops and consultations I took part in or had with the Career Service Center, I would never have known, or probably too late, what you need to start a career in Germany.
Every university in Germany should aspire to have an excellent Career Service Center, as it exists to this day at Goethe University Frankfurt.

Leonel Bustamante, Master in Laws LL.M/MA Phylosophy 2021, Legal & Regulations at PRISMA European Capacity Platform

" The support of Ms. Ulucan and my partner in the online job shadowing program was very helpful for my career orientation. All my questions asked were answered and i got a lot of useful information to my satisfaction. After the counselling I found my job and now I am working as an IT consultant in a Big 4 company. I would recommend Career Coaching and Job Shadowing to others."

Darya Biryukova, MA Business Administration 2018-2020, since 01/2022 Consultant in Cybersecurity at Ernst and Young

I am doing great! I got a job offer from Commerzbank to join their International Digital Development Program as a trainee for 18 months. I am so happy as i never dreamed i would be chosen for such a program, and it is exactly what I want to do.

I just want to also say a big thank you to you, for all of your support, coaching, advice, mentors, everything and for giving me hope that I could find a job in Germany - I would honestly not be where I am without your help. Again thank you.

Khumo Tlhaboloa, MSc.Science and Technology Studies: Economies, Governance, Life, 10/2019 - 07/2022, ab 08/2022 Trainee International Digital Development Program at Commerzbank AG

If you think about staying in Germany after graduating and finding a job that matches your qualifications and expectations, it will be very important to you gain first work experiences on the German job market during your studies. Furthermore you should know how to apply properly in Germany and what regulations of the residence law are important for your plans. We will be happy to assist you with all your questions about applying and working in Germany. 

We will give you advice in the following areas:

  • Support with a first orientation on the German labour market
  • Advice on the basics of residence and employment law
  • Tips for the preparation of application documents
  • 1-1 student counselling and screening of application documents

A guide including tips for international students regarding the application process in Germany is available at Infocenter & Downloads.

During the application documents check, your cover letter, CV and references will be examined. You will also receive detailed and constructive suggestions on how to change and improve your application.

The consulting offer is free of charge and confidential! Simply make an appointment for a consultation and we look forward to speaking to you!

Video: Tipps für internationale Studierende - Wie finanziere ich mein Studium in Deutschland? (Deutsches Studentenwerk)

Video: Tips for international students - How do I finance my studies in Germany? (Deutsches Studentenwerk)

" What comes after graduation? What prospects and opportunities do I have?


The job market is complex, diverse and often unspecific. Therefore, a clear career goal, initial practical experience, contacts in the professional world and convincing appearance in the application process are decisive for a successful career start.

The dialogue with us gives you the opportunity to sort out your thoughts, adopt new perspectives and develop strategies for your professional future. We listen and ask questions. That is how we help you to find personal answers to your questions and thus to follow your own professional path.

Whether at the beginning, in the middle or at the end of your studies - together, we will identify your interests, skills and experience and bring them together to form your personal profile and look at the job market to check which work or industry fits your profile.

Once you have a professional goal in mind, we will help you step by step to find your first professional experience (internships, working student and trainee positions).

You will also find support in our workshop programme on so-called future skills and our online job shadowing programme.

 

Testimonial

"I am writing to thank you for your kind support and Career Coaching. I am pleased to inform you that I have been offered a place on the Blue Book Traineeship in Brussels, which starts in Oktober. I am absolutely sure that your help, ideas and support a big part in me being able to take up this opportunity and I am very grateful to you."

Natascha Köster, MA Science and technology Studies 2019-2021, from Oktober 2022 Trainee at the EU Commission in Brussels.

"i just wanted to get back to you and let you know that I started working yesterday. Today was my second day of work.
I really like it there! The atmosphere is great and the appreciative way of dealing with each other makes the work even more pleasant. 
I was lucky to have you as a guide! I could not have done it without you! 
Thank you again for the help and the tireless tips you have given me!"

Megi Tsulukidze, BA Educational Sciences, since 01/2022 educational guide at Bildungswerk der Hessischen Wirtschaft e.V.

" The job market in Germany is particularly challenging , especially for foreign students who have to struggle with the language, a different working atmosphere and a different culture.
In addition, you have to consider that it is not enough to have a degree and good interview to get a job: The transition between studies and a job requires many skills and know-how that many students do not know or tahe for granted. In this respect, the Career Service not only helped me, but also freed me from my former naivety. Without the many events, workshops and consultations I took part in or had with the Career Service Center, I would never have known, or probably too late, what you need to start a career in Germany.
Every university in Germany should aspire to have an excellent Career Service Center, as it exists to this day at Goethe University Frankfurt.

Leonel Bustamante, Master in Laws LL.M/MA Phylosophy 2021, Legal & Regulations at PRISMA European Capacity Platform

" The support of Ms. Ulucan and my partner in the online job shadowing program was very helpful for my career orientation. All my questions asked were answered and i got a lot of useful information to my satisfaction. After the counselling I found my job and now I am working as an IT consultant in a Big 4 company. I would recommend Career Coaching and Job Shadowing to others."

Darya Biryukova, MA Business Administration 2018-2020, since 01/2022 Consultant in Cybersecurity at Ernst and Young

I am doing great! I got a job offer from Commerzbank to join their International Digital Development Program as a trainee for 18 months. I am so happy as i never dreamed i would be chosen for such a program, and it is exactly what I want to do.

I just want to also say a big thank you to you, for all of your support, coaching, advice, mentors, everything and for giving me hope that I could find a job in Germany - I would honestly not be where I am without your help. Again thank you.

Khumo Tlhaboloa, MSc.Science and Technology Studies: Economies, Governance, Life, 10/2019 - 07/2022, ab 08/2022 Trainee International Digital Development Program at Commerzbank AG

Arrange an appointment

 Directions

 

Sibel Ulucan
PEG-Building
Theodor-W.-Adorno-Platz 6 
2. OG, Raum 2.180

Focus areas:
International Career Service

Mail

Consultation hours can be found in the counselling calender


Only for students and graduates (up to 12 months after graduation) of Goethe University Frankfurt