Karriere-Sprechstunde des Career Service

The University of Bonn Career Service provides careers guidance and advice about career entry through the Karriere-Sprechstunde.

What can I or do I want to do for a living after I graduate?
Are you unsure how to gather work experience during your studies?
Or are you preparing for a job interview and are unsure of how to react to certain questions?
Are you asking yourself whether it is worth completing an MA or doctoral degree?

Find answers to these and other questions at our Karriere-Sprechstunde.

Who is the service open to?

Bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral students or those preparing for a state examination at the University of Bonn.
University of Bonn graduates

Can I make repeated use of the service?

Yes.
The Karriere-Sprechstunde is exempt from the rule that you can only book a maximum of three Career Service workshops and/or consultations per semester.

How can I access the Karriere-Sprechstunde service?

The Karriere-Sprechstunde takes place in person at Poppelsdorfer Allee 49, room 3.003, via Zoom or by telephone.
Please indicate the type of consultation you require when registering.

In which language is the Karriere-Sprechstunde offered?

Are there career counselling sessions specifically for international students in English?

Besides its Karriere-Sprechstunde, the Career Service at the University of Bonn also offers brief career consultations geared specifically to international students. These Career Service Appointments will be conducted in English and will focus on getting into the German job market. Here you can find further information.

What do I need to consider when registering?

Our Karriere-Sprechstunde does not provide a CV or application pack checking service.
Nevertheless, you will need to submit a CV as the basis of effective consultation.
Participants are required to send it as a PDF copy together with a completed registration form before every session, even before follow-up sessions.

The following time-slots are usually available on Tuesdays and Thursdays:

The next available sessions are listed here.

Please send an email at least 24 hours, at the earliest four weeks before your desired appointment stating your preferred time slot and type of consultation (in person, Zoom or telephone) making sure to attach a PDF copy of your current CV and a completed registration form to Dr. Anke Bohne (bohne@verwaltung.uni-bonn.de).
The Career Service does not have fully accessible rooms.
If you have restricted mobility, please contact Dr. Anke Bohne by email (bohne@verwaltung.uni-bonn.de) or phone (+49 228 73-7987) 24 hours before your preferred Career Service Appointment time, and we will find an accessible room.