Career Entry and Soft Skills Seminars

This is where you’ll find all the resources designed to support your studies and your transition into the workforce – from individual counseling to earning valuable additional qualifications.

Counseling & Career Service

Starting your career raises many questions? Whether you want to plan your career path, prepare for the perfect entry into the job world, or have your application documents reviewed – make use of the free counseling service provided by the Federal Employment Agency (Agentur für Arbeit) and the FAU Career Service.

Appointments are available on the FAU Tech campus:

Individual counseling by the Academic Service of the Employment Agency for everyone who is about to enter the workforce (including application counseling) or is considering changing their subject or dropping out of their studies.

Language: The counseling can take place in German or in English.

Registration: Please register directly with Mr. Michael Hümmer from the Academic Counseling Service of the Employment Agency: michael.huemmer@arbeitsagentur.de

Venue: MHB building, Erwin-Rommel-Straße 60, 91058 Erlangen, room 0.232 (next to the SSC service desk)

Note: Please bring a printed copy of your resume to the appointment.

Appointments and further information:

The Career Service advises FAU students and doctoral candidates on questions regarding working while studying, as well as on starting a career and career planning.

Language: The counseling can take place in German or in English.

Registration: Please register directly with the Career Service: career-service@fau.de

Appointments and further information:

    No events scheduled.

    Additional counseling appointments are available at Halbmondstraße or can be scheduled directly with the Career Service.

    The FAU Startup & Entrepreneurship team offers students and researchers from all faculties a casual and straightforward opportunity to exchange ideas — right here on campus at the Faculty of Engineering!

    Whether your business idea is still in its early stages or your concept is already fully developed, the Pop-up Gründungsberatung gives you the chance to get feedback in a one-on-one conversation with experts.

    Key details:

    • What: Pop-up Gründungsberatung at FAU Tech
    • When: December 15, 2026, 10 am – 2:30 pm (once per semester)
    • Where: Student Service Center of the Faculty of Engineering (SSC), MHB Building, Erwin-Rommel-Straße 60, Erlangen
    • Who: Students and researchers from all faculties

    The benefits:

    • Flexible: No registration is required.
    • Secure: The consultation is free, non-binding, and completely confidential.

    You can find more offers on the topic of start-ups and launching a business on the website www.fau.eu/university/innovation/entrepreneurship/fau-startups-entrepreneurship/

    Soft Skill Seminars

    In addition to subject-specific knowledge, soft skills are important for professional success and personal development. FAU offers you practical workshops and events to deepen essential methodological skills and acquire hands-on abilities.

    From agile project management and resilience during your studies to public speaking and confidence in public speaking, as well as many other topics –here you’ll find targeted programs for career preparation and personal development.

    Program: www.studon.fau.de/studon/ilias.php?baseClass=ilrepositorygui&ref_id=67725

    Events in categories such as Communication & Collaboration, Intercultural Competence, Creativity & Problem Solving – the Ziwis supports you in developing your academic and personal skills.

    Program on Campo

    A program designed specifically for international students that offers additional support upon arrival, during their studies, and with career planning.

    Program: www.studon.fau.de/studon/ilias.php?baseClass=ilrepositorygui&ref_id=6873123

    Professional and methodological training, career counseling, and networking opportunities for doctoral candidates and early-career researchers at FAU.

    Program: www.fau.eu/research/research-careers/early-career-support-and-graduate-center/seminars-and-events/