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Career Service

The Career Service is a service facility of Hof University of Applied Sciences and offers students and young alumni a wide range of career orientation and professional preparation services:

Career and application counseling

Event program each semester

Job portal Hochschuljobbörse (network of several universities)

Internal job portal StellenHof

News and external career events

Contact us

Your way to us

Campus Hof

room A 116

career(at)hof-university.de

Theresa Funk
+49 (0) 9281 / 409 3040

Christoph Gallersdörfer
+49 (0) 9281 / 409 3330

Get advice from us about

Consultation and Information

A consultation is possible by e-mail, by Zoom, by phone or in person.

If you want a detailed and individual consultation, please make an appointment with us.

For an application portfolio check, please send us your documents beforehand.

You can find information on all aspects of a successful job application at moodle.

In addition to tips on how to write a CV, cover letter, and prepare for the interview, there are also recorded online seminars here.

Event program

The Career Service offers various events (workshops, talks) in different areas throughout each semester.

You can find the individual events in the calendar of events, right with the possibility to register online.

The current program of the winter semester is already online. 

Additional offers

Praxistage

 

Career Service events

June 2026

Category

Language :
English
18:00 - 20:00
online/digital

Are you an international student thinking about your next career steps in Germany? Join our Career Talk, where alumni from well-known companies share their personal experiences of moving from university life into the professional world.

In their talks, they discuss:

  • How to apply successfully – tips for internships and job applications
  • Entering the job market – strategies for landing your first full-time position
  • Starting your career in Germany – practical advice for your first workplace experience

You will gain valuable insights into career paths, daily work routines, and application processes while receiving first-hand tips directly from professionals who have already made the transition.

The event is open to international students of all study programs and offers the perfect opportunity to exchange knowledge, learn about industry-specific experiences, and ask your own questions.

After the presentations, you are warmly invited to ask your questions and connect with our alumni.

👉 Please note: Registration is open from 20 May until 9 June.

Don’t miss this chance to prepare for your career in Germany and build your professional network!

Language :
English
16:00 - 17:00
online/digital

For whom?:  English speaking students of all disciplines

Speaker: Janina Velme, Career Counsellor @ Agentur für Arbeit Bayreuth-Hof

 

Learn about the recruitment process in Germany. Understand the important aspects of writing application documents, including resumes, cover letters, and more. Gain valuable insights into tailoring your application materials to showcase your skills, experiences, and aspirations to prospective employers. Whether you are searching internship opportunities or preparing for full-time employment post-graduation, this talk will provide you with practical strategies and expert advice. 

Join us via the link

Microsoft Teams-Besprechung

Teilnehmen:https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3557780103141?p=RdddNq2B0QQLH16GqW 

Besprechungs-ID: 355 778 010 314 1 

Passcode: SH9ob2Rq 

Career News

Moovijob Day Luxembourg

Moovijob Day Luxembourg, Luxembourg's largest Job, Training and Career fair, is coming to Germany for the fourth time and to Trier for the second time and will only welcome Luxembourgish companies looking for new talent to join their Luxembourg-based offices.

Many jobs will be available in various sectors Banking / Insurance, Engineering / Construction / Transport, Financial Services / Audit / Accounting, Health / Medical Care / Social Services, IT / Consulting, Legal, Research & Development, Sales / Retail / Business Services, and Space…within an international environment.

The most important information about the event:

🗓️ Date: Friday, 19 june 2026, Time: 10 am to 5pm

📍 Event location: Messepark Trier

💻 Admission is free, registration is recommended

🔎 More information here 

Job Portals of Hof University

Hof University offers you the two job portals StellenHof and Hochschuljobbörse, for searches for (part-time) jobs, internships, working student positions and theses. 

For more information regarding the search strategy, as well as other general job portals, please visit our Moodle.

StellenHof

The StellenHof portal is a protected area that only students of Hof University can view.

The portal contains a large number of job advertisements from Germany and abroad. All offers on StellenHof have been received by the university directly from companies and institutions in order to make them known among the students.

 

 

These offers can, but do not necessarily have to be published in other job portals on the internet.

Please login to see the job offers:

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Hochschuljobbörse

The Hochschuljobbörse is a joint portal with 18 other, mainly Bavarian universities. Companies post their job ads here themselves and present themselves in a company profile. From start-ups to established corporations - here you will find all the information you need to optimize your career planning.

The Hochschuljobbörse is the control centre for all career enthusiasts! Here you will find up-to-date information on career events as well as exclusive insights into the world of top companies during the “Praxistage”.

Hochschuljobbörse

 

Additional offers

Praxistage are "join in days"

Praxistage are aimed at students of engineering, computer science, economics and social sciences and give you additional opportunities to get to know many companies, build your personal network and gain further insight into your professional practice. 

Look over the shoulder of a professional during the workday, visit labs, construction sites, manufacturing plants, etc. Deepen your industry knowledge through company presentations, (online) workshops, etc. Provided there are enough offers for your field of expertise, you can experience 10 different companies or organizations during these 10 working days.

Use the Praxistage for your career

Make contacts for your practical study semester, your bachelor or master thesis, a working student job or use this opportunity to get to know your potential future employer for your career start. Build up your own network! Perhaps one or the other company will also become important for you later on.

 The next round will start on March 2–13, 2026 - with new companies, fresh formats, and plenty of opportunities for your career.

You can register now and secure your place! Further information on the Praxistage 2026 can also be found at www.praxistage.de