Qualifications Portal of the Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena

After completion of studies or doctorate, many are faced with the challenge of embarking on a new career path outside academia. What are my options and how do I find suitable positions? More than two thirds of all jobs in Germany are awarded without job advertisement. Contacts and networks are often decisive. Some contacts you already have, others you can make. Through these contacts, you can at the same time get first-hand information about professional fields, concrete work tasks and company cultures. This helps you decide which path you want to take and how to reach your goals.

Contents:
- recognizing, using and strategically expanding existing networks
- authentic self-presentation
- establishing and maintaining contacts
- the role of online networks (Xing, LinkedIn etc.) and professional networkers (recruiters,
employment agencies, headhunters)
- next steps: Who should I approach tomorrow?