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Career Orientation for Students of the Humanities

Haus 11 mit Logo der Berufsorientierung für Geisteswissenschaftler:innen
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Spotlight: Stay authentic - Applying for a job that truly suits you

April 11th, 10.30 am - 4.30 pm

 

In this workshop, you will discover how to stay authentic during your job search, apply in innovative ways, and gain a clearer understanding of which job truly suits you—better than through traditional application processes. Since the best jobs aren't found through conventional job ads, you will explore alternative application methods that will help you secure your dream job. A perfect start to your successful career!

Coach:

Karolin Goldstein

As a coach and trainer, Karolin Goldstein is committed to the development of the potential of teams, women, students, refugees and young people from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. In her work, she uses the resource-oriented approach of holistic potential development with a focus on promoting strength, design thinking, stress- and self-management, career finding, as well as team development and team building, to help individuals and teams to take their self-efficacy and to develop their potential.

 

You can enrol here


New round: UPtransition - applications open now!

UPtransition is aimed at all students who experience disadvantages and/or have experienced discrimination/racism and who are confronted with special challenges that make studying or a part-time job even more difficult. If you are the first person in your family to study, have a history of migration or if you are a refugee, if you identify as a Person of Color, as non-binary or queer, if you have health restrictionscare for relatives, have children or have come to the University of Potsdam as an international student, we cordially invite you to participate in our qualification program.

 

More information here.


Yes, No, Maybe? Let's Talk About Decision-Making! 

May 8th, 2025, 2.30 - 4 pm, Campus Am Neuen Palais, Building 8, Room 1.22/1.23

Navigating through countless decisions can be overwhelming, so join our workshop about decision-making and discover how to enhance your decision-making skills. This interactive session will guide you how to weigh options, consider consequences, and make choices that align with your goals and values. Empower yourself with tools to make informed decisions in your academic and personal life!

 

You can enrol via email: vera.yu[at]uni-potsdam.de

 

Feeling Stuck? Let's talk about Motivation!

May 21st, 2025, 2.30 - 4 pm, Campus Am Neuen Palais, Building 8, Room 0.58

Do you have trouble staying motivated during your academic journey? In this workshop, we offer a supportive space to explore the common obstacles faced by students and learn strategies to overcome them. We’ll provide you with tools to set achievable goals and discuss how to find inspiration and what truly moves you – let's move forward together!

 

You can enrol via email: vera.yu[at]uni-potsdam.de


‘What actually happens after graduation? What prospects and opportunities do I have? How can I gain practical experience during my studies? How can I assert myself on the labour market?’

These questions are of particular concern to students of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities who are not studying to become teachers. The possibilities are varied and the occupational fields are often unspecific. This is precisely where the project ‘Career Orientation for Students of the Humanities’ aims to pick up on, sensitise people to the topic, show perspectives and create opportunities for practical insights.


Offers from the Career Orientation for Students of the Humanities

Additional offers from the Career Service & the Partnerkreis Industrie und Wirtschaft

Praxisportal from the Career Service

Job orientation? Let's do it. We show you career perspectives and occupational fields.

Workshops

Soft skills? Got you covered. Click here for our current workshops with qualified trainers.


Get to know the Partnerkreis and its wide range of offers. From job vacancies to exciting events, there is something suitable for everyone.

Workbook "Entscheiden" der Zentralen Studienberatung (English available soon)

A workbook on decision-making skills with theoretical input, sample cases from your studies and a journaling section to download

UPtransition

Workshops, advice, networking, WHK jobs - the qualification programme for more diversity & career orientation opportunities

Career paths for and by Germanists (available in German only)

A new podcast from the Chair of German Linguistics and Grammar under the direction of Prof Dr Nanna Fuhrhop presents career paths for Germanists and other humanities scholars