The search for a suitable position requires detailed knowledge of the job market and the possible companies and job sectors. Many people will be surprised by how numerous the possibilities are at the end of their studies. And most of the time, there are also a considerable number of options that you didn't even think of spontaneously.
So the next step is to answer the following questions:
This section also provides more information on networks and career fairs, as well as examples of former students who describe how they got started in their careers.
The choice of a sector is decisive for the future. Of course, you can always change sectors at a later point in time, but nevertheless you are essentially deciding in favour of a certain direction. You should also take your own values and impressions into account, because you must be able to identify with the products and services of the chosen industry.
Below is a list with a selection of sectors. Mark the five sectors that interest you the most.
There are also many things to consider regarding the companies to which you would like to apply. In the questionnaire below, mark how important the respective characteristics are to you (1 = unimportant, 4 = important).
The choice of a certain field of activity is initially a directional decision, but it only has to be right at the moment you make it. You can always change direction in the future if you want to develop your career towards a new activity. Prioritise the activities the following questionnaire.
When starting a career, you should build up a good network in order to get to know the right people and obtain suitable information. This also includes events where companies introduce themselves or industries are presented. The list below offers an overview of networks and events (list is not exhaustive).
Alumni organisations
Career fairs
For a better overview, you can once again summarise the most important findings from the section on the labour market. Name the sectors, companies and activities that interest you most and enter them in the following overview.