Everyone’s journey is different. We’re here to support yours.
The Early Career Center is the central contact point for all students, doctoral and postdoctoral researchers in their various career phases and offers support tailored to their individual needs and career paths. These services are confidential and free of charge.
Our staff offers services to help you explore career pathways, create competitive resumes, develop interviewing and networking skills, and more. We also offer opportunities to connect with employers, e.g. at career fairs, networking events and information sessions.
We encourage you all to get to know us! Register for and attend our events or schedule an individual consultation appointment.
Career Guidance for Students
Your Next Steps After Graduation
The labor market of the 21st century is multi-faceted and complex. Clear career goals, practical experience, contacts in industry and the corporate world, and strong self-presentation are key to a successful career start.
Our consultation sessions may help you organize your thoughts, explore new perspectives, and develop strategies for your professional future. We listen, ask guiding questions, and support you in finding your own career path.
Whether at the beginning, throughout your degree or at the end of your studies:
- We discuss your interests, skills and experience and assist you to bring them together in your personal profile.
- Review the labor market to help you analyze which jobs or sectors match your profile.
- We assist you with finding professional experience opportunities (internships, student assistant positions, trainee positions).
- We help you establish contacts in industry and the corporate world.
Individual Consultations and Guidance
Our individual consultations can cover numerous topics from general career orientation to the development of an individual career perspective and strategy to specific issues around job applications.
CV-Check
Do you have basic questions about the structure and style of your written application? We will provide you with honest feedback on our impression of your application documents.
Career consultations
We are here to support you during your studies as you navigate your way into the working world, whether it’s career orientation, finding an internship, or enhancing your professional profile. We are dedicated to helping you define your career path, acquire essential qualifications, and kickstart your career.
Please schedule a career consultation appointment at stars-career@utn.de
This service is free of charge and confidential! Simply arrange an appointment and we’re happy to meet with you. Consultations are possible in person, via video conference using Zoom.
Career Workshops and Seminars
The Early Career Center regularly offers workshops and seminars on applications, career entry, and career-related skills. This free offer helps you start your professional life as well prepared as possible. You can find all dates and details about the workshops on our intranet page. Additional resources on applications and career planning are also available there, including resources specifically for international students.
Key competencies at UTN
A degree program does not only provide subject-specific knowledge. Equally important are skills that strengthen your personal development, career prospects, and participation in society. That is why key competences are a mandatory part of all degree programs at UTN. They help you develop competences that go beyond your field of study and prepare you comprehensively for your future path.
You can find further information and the full concept here.
Further Information
You can find all dates, workshop details, and the full Key Competencies concept on our Intranet page. Additional resources on job applications and career planning are also available there—including dedicated information for international students.
Career Guidance for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researchers
Individual Advice for Your Academic Path
Are you navigating your doctoral degree process, facing research challenges, or exploring future career paths? Our tailored consultations provide support—from UTN requirements to career planning.
Postdocs can also benefit from advice on next steps, grant applications, networking, and professional development. Discover how we can support your academic and professional growth today.
To schedule an appointment, please click on the offer that best matches your interest
Further Qualification
Are you a doctoral or postdoctoral researcher looking to advance your academic journey and prepare for a successful career? Our upcoming workshops offer practical tools and expert guidance to support your PhD progress and explore future career opportunities—both within and beyond academia.
Discover the full program on our Intranet page and stay tuned for updates via e-mail.
Further Information
Contact
Any further questions? Our StaRs team will be happy to help!
stars-career@utn.de
Students
Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researchers
