Consulting
Are you approaching the end of your Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral studies and looking to prepare for your first steps into professional life?
Together, we will reflect on and structure both your academic and personal development from your ongoing or recently completed degree at the University of Graz, helping you translate your skills into practice.
Who are our coaching and advisory services for?
To ensure we can offer you the best possible support, our appointments are designed for individuals who meet the following criteria:
Study Status: You are in the final stage of your Bachelor’s degree, currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program, or have successfully graduated from the University of Graz within the last 12 months.
Core Focus: Your request focuses specifically on entering the job market with your degree from the University of Graz. (Please note: We do not offer advice regarding non-university training or degrees from other institutions.)
Application and job search in Austria
The Austrian job market has specific standards. To maximize your chances of a successful application, please follow this mandatory process:
1. Preparation (Self-Service)
Before scheduling an individual consultation, please make use of the resources we’ve provided. Most questions regarding strategy and format are answered here:
- Job Search Guide: Use our Info Guide to learn about the local job market and legal framework.
- Application Templates: You must adapt your resume and cover letter to our Austria-specific templates. Documents from other countries are often not compatible with local expectations. >> Here you find our templates<<
- Semester Presentation: Attend our “Working in Austria” presentation once per semester. Here, we provide an overview of the job search process and application materials and address all general questions in a group setting. >>Here you find our events<<
If you still have specific questions after revising your documents on your own, please contact us via email:
- Job Search Questions: Send your specific questions to careercenter@uni-graz.at.
- Document review: We’re happy to review your documents via email, provided they have already been substantially adapted based on our templates. Please send us the revised version for review at careercenter@uni-graz.at.
2. Our Expertise
Once you’ve revised your documents on your own, we’d be happy to help you fine-tune them during a one-on-one session (approx. 30 minutes).
Please note the following guidelines:
- Prerequisite: Thorough preparation (completion of Steps 1 & 2) is mandatory so that we can address your specific needs.
- Focus: These consultations are reserved exclusively for complex individual cases that cannot be resolved using our standard templates or via email.
This ensures that we can use our time together efficiently to address your specific questions.
Interviewing tips/mock interview
We will help you prepare for the personal meeting and give you tips on how to give a convincing job interview:
- What questions can I expect during a job interview?
- How does a job interview work? What do I need to pay attention to?
- Are my answers to typical questions good?
You can also take advantage of a mock interview, which will give you professional feedback in a safe environment!