Career Service

01.04.2026 | 13:00-14:00Uhr | Digital | Event language: Englisch | Speaker: Désirée Krüger, Sarah Mickasch (Career Service)

Want to work on your CV but not sure if you're on the right track? Join our online session on Zoom – it’s super easy. The workshop will be conducted in English.

What to expect:
Together, we'll take a look at a real CV (from the group or a sample CV) and offer tips on formatting and design.
Afterward, you can ask individual questions in Breakout Sessions with a coach, or work on your own CV with peer support.

Tip:
Make sure to register in advance – in the confirmation email, you’ll find our step-by-step application guide on Moodle. You’ll get the most out of it if you bring a nearly finished draft of your CV!

(Moodle: Career Service - https://moodle.hsnr.de/course/view.php?id=10790

16.04.2026 | 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. | Digital | Event language: Englisch | Speaker: Désirée Krüger, Sarah Mickasch (Career Service)

CV-Working Session!

Want to work on your CV but not sure if you're on the right track? Join our online session on Zoom – it’s super easy. The workshop will be conducted in English.

What to expect:
Together, we'll take a look at a CV and offer tips on formatting and design.
Afterward, you can ask individual questions in Breakout Sessions with a coach, or work on your own CV with peer support.

Tip:
Make sure to register in advance – in the confirmation email, you’ll find our step-by-step application guide on Moodle. You’ll get the most out of it if you bring a nearly finished draft of your CV! (Moodle: Career Service - Kurs: International Career Service | moodle.hsnr.de)

Please register using the form at least one day before the workshop.

22.04.2026 | Krefeld South Campus | J Building and Audimax | Event language: German

“Ich Lach' Mich Job” – Career (focus: engineering and business studies) and comedy at Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences

Looking for a job, networking, and having a laugh at the same time? That’s exactly what you can do on April 22, 2026, at the Krefeld South Campus (Obergath 79, Building J) at “Ich Lach' Mich Job”. Starting at 2:00 PM, you can meet companies in the J Building and talk about internships, theses, and career entry opportunities.

The highlight: your conversations are converted into comedy minutes! The more you chat, the longer the comedians Khalid Bounouar and Assane Badiane get to shine on stage:

Khalid Bounouar: stand-up comedian, member of RebellComedy, known from TV shows such as the “Quatsch Comedy Show”

Assane Badiane: German Comedy Award winner as “Best Newcomer,” known for his cheeky and personal humor

If you’d like a small preview:

Here you can find a comedy clip by Assane Badiane: www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1HS1HBIRyk
and a sketch with Khalid Bounouar: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH6Had-u1Yc

At the end of the day, you’ll not only gain valuable contacts but also enjoy a professional comedy show as a reward for your networking.

Registration via the registration form is requested.

CV-Working Session!

30.04.2026 | 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. | Digital | Event language: Englisch | Speaker: Désirée Krüger, Sarah Mickasch (Career Service)

Want to work on your CV but not sure if you're on the right track? Join our online session on Zoom – it’s super easy. The workshop will be conducted in English.

What to expect:
Together, we'll take a look at a CV and offer tips on formatting and design.
Afterward, you can ask individual questions in Breakout Sessions with a coach, or work on your own CV with peer support.

Tip:
Make sure to register in advance – in the confirmation email, you’ll find our step-by-step application guide on Moodle. You’ll get the most out of it if you bring a nearly finished draft of your CV! (Moodle: Career Service - Kurs: International Career Service | moodle.hsnr.de)

Please register using the form at least one day before the workshop.

CV-Working Session! (Textile Edition)

04.05.2026 | 1.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. | Digital | Event language: Englisch | Speaker: Désirée Krüger & Laura Gasche (Career Service)

Want to work on your CV (e.g. in preparation for "MG zieht an") but not sure if you're on the right track? Join our online session on Zoom – it’s super easy. The workshop will be conducted in English.

What to expect:
Together, we'll take a look at a CV and offer tips on formatting and design.
Afterward, you can ask individual questions in Breakout Sessions with a coach, or work on your own CV with peer support.

Tip:
Make sure to register in advance – in the confirmation email, you’ll find our step-by-step application guide on Moodle. You’ll get the most out of it if you bring a nearly finished draft of your CV! (Moodle: Career Service - Kurs: International Career Service | moodle.hsnr.de)

Please register using the form at least one day before the workshop.

Why have I only received rejections in my internship/job search so far?

Maybe it's because of your application. Remember that you are advertising yourself with your cover letter. In addition to good grades and correct spelling, you should show in your cover letter that you have a clear idea of the job and that you are the right person for the position. The employer will also notice whether you have researched the company. Or if you send the same cover letter 50 times and only change the salutation.

Check out the Career Service's Moodle course. Here you will find practical methods and tips for a successful application. For further tips or to clarify individual questions, you are also welcome to join our CV-Working Sessions. 

When should I start looking for an internship?

The later you start, the less likely it is that you will get the internship you want. As a rule, you should start looking for an internship six months before it starts.

How do I find companies that offer internships?

If you are looking for internships, the job market is the right place for you. Here you will find current opportunities to get a taste of various professions and gain practical experience.

The Career Service will be happy to support you with your application for an internship or your search for a suitable company. You will be shown the most common search engines and introduced to the job exchange of the Federal Employment Agency.

I am looking for a part-time job, who can I contact?

You can find suitable part-time job opportunities, working student positions, internships, entry-level roles, and more on our job maket.

Do I have to register as unemployed after my studies if I don't get a job straight away?

If you are not dependent on financial support from the Employment Agency, you are not obliged to register as unemployed. However, the employment agency can support you in your search for the right job. There is also the possibility that part of your application costs will be reimbursed.

When do I have to register as unemployed if I am dependent on financial support and what entitlement do I have?

To avoid a suspension period, you should register as a jobseeker three months before the end of your studies. You are entitled to unemployment benefit I if you have been employed subject to compulsory insurance for at least twelve months in the last two years before becoming unemployed (and registering).

Do I have the opportunity to submit my application documents for review?

Yes, the Career Service also offers support with this. If you are not sure whether your wording matches the job application or your personality, or if you need help preparing for an interview, you are welcome to contact the Career Service.

Check out the Career Service's Moodle course. Here you will find practical methods and tips for a successful application. For further tips or to clarify individual questions, you are also welcome to join our CV-Working Sessions. 

Many students have doubts during the course of their studies as to whether they should continue and whether they have chosen the right course. Around a quarter of each year group ends their studies before completing their degree. This early exit is often experienced as failure and is often delayed. If you find yourself in this situation, you should not make any hasty, spontaneous decisions. You should think carefully about dropping out or changing your course beforehand.

The Hochschule Niederrhein has been offering various advisory services for years, which you can use if you are dissatisfied with your studies or have doubts about your choice of studies.
The "NEXT STEP Niederrhein" project was added in 2018. Here you will be supported in your personal decision-making process if you are thinking about dropping out of university. Further information can be found here.

What options do I have after dropping out of university?

There are many alternatives to your studies: Other degree programmes at The Hochschule Niederrhein or at other colleges/universities can be considered. For example, company-based or school-based vocational training or dual degree programmes are available for transitioning into the job market.

For students who have decided to drop out of their studies, The Hochschule Niederrhein offers individual counseling and coaching as part of the "NEST STEP Niederrhein" study doubt project. Please contact Ms. Kneisel for a personal consultation!

A consultation can also clarify whether it would be beneficial to persevere and whether credits from other studies or from another university can be credited. Or whether it simply makes sense to take a break.

• Continue studying: Possibly after a break. With new motivation and possibly with optimized time management.
• Change degree program to a more suitable and interesting subject
• Transfer to a university with more suitable study conditions. Clarify the crediting of academic achievements/credits beforehand!
• Drop out of university to start a career, apprenticeship or self-employment. NEXT STEP niederrhein offers a list of regional companies that offer dual apprenticeships and are explicitly open to applications from students dropping out!

Further information can be found on the project website.

How do employers react to students dropping out?

There are no uniform reactions! Because your CV is a matter of interpretation. If you can give reasonable reasons for dropping out, this "flaw" is usually not a problem. Especially if you drop out at the commencement of studies in the first semesters.

If the student drops out at a later point in time, then in some training occupations, credits already earned (credit points) are also credited towards a corresponding apprenticeship and can lead to a reduction in the training period. Some employers are specifically looking for students who have dropped out. It is important that you know your skills and strengths well and can name them, because every student brings knowledge, skills and experience from their studies that are in demand on the job market.

Ask the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) and the Chamber of Skilled Crafts (HWK) about special programs for drop-outs and make use of the careers advice service at The Hochschule Niederrhein or at your local employment agency. This will support you with placement suggestions in your search for in-company vocational training or dual studies.

The The Federal Employment Agencies´ "job exchange" on the website www.arbeitsagentur.de can also help you with your search strategy.

Faculty 01 Chemistry

Professional associations:

Gesellschaft deutscher Chemiker (GdCh)
Link: https://www.gdch.de/

For career starters/students:

Junges Chemie Forum (JCF)
Link: https://jcf.io/ 

Faculty 02 Design

Professional associations:

Berufsverband Kommunikationsdesign (BDG)
Link: https://www.bdg.de/

Allianz Deutscher Designer (AGD)
Link: https://agd.de/

International Council of Design Associations (ico-D)
Link: https://www.theicod.org/en

Übersicht über Verbände im Bereich Design
Link: http://www.designlinks.de/verbaende/

Faculty 03 Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Professional associations:

Verein Deutscher Ingenieure e.V. (VDI)
Link: https://www.vdi.de/

Union Beratender Ingenieure (UBI-D)
Link: https://www.ubi-d.de/

Zentralverband Deutscher Ingenieure (ZDI)
Link: https://www.zdi-ingenieure.de/

Gesellschaft für Informatik (GI)
Link: https://gi.de/

Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau (VDMA)
Link: https://www.vdma.eu/ 

For career starters/students:

Junge GI
Link: https://junge.gi.de/

Faculty 05 Oecotrophology

Professional associations:

Berufsverband Oecotrophologie e.V. (VDOE)
Link: https://www.vdoe.de/ 

For career starters/students:

Young Professionals-Netzwerk
Link: https://www.vdoe.de/startseite/vdoe-netzwerke/youngpros-netzwerk/ 

Faculty 06 Social Sciences

Professional associations:

Deutscher Berufsverband für Soziale Arbeit e.V. (DBSH)
Link: https://www.dbsh.de/ 

Deutscher Berufsverband für Kindheitspädagogik e.V. (DeBeKi)
Link: https://debeki.eu/ 

For career starters/students:

Junger DBSH
Link: https://junger.dbsh.de/index.html

Frauen* DBSH
Link: https://www.dbsh.de/der-dbsh/frauen-dbsh.html 

Faculty 07 Textile and Clothing Technology

Professional associations:

Gesamtverband textil + mode
Link: https://textil-mode.de/de/verband/

Verband der Rheinischen Textil- und Bekleidungsindustrie e.V.
Link: https://www.vbu-net.de/mitgliedsverbaende/verband-der-rheinischen-textil-und-bekleidungsindustrie/ 

Faculty 08 Economics

Professional associations:

Bundesverband Deutscher Volks- und Betriebswirte e.V. (bdvb)
Link: https://www.bdvb.de/

Bundesverband Marketing Clubs e.V. (bvmc)
Link: https://www.bvmc.de/

Steuerberaterverband Düsseldorf e.V.
Link: https://stbverband-duesseldorf.de/startseite/

Deutscher Steuerberaterverband e.V.
Link: https://www.dstv.de/

Institut der Wirtschaftsprüfer
Link: https://www.idw.de/idw/

ISACA Germany Chapter e.V.
Link: https://www.isaca.de/index.php 

For career starters/students:

Hochschulgruppen des bdvb
Link: https://www.bdvb.de/campus/

FrauenMarketing (bvmc)
Link: https://www.bvmc.de/verband/marketingfrauen 

Faculty 09 Industrial Engineering

Professional associations:

Verband Deutscher Wirtschaftsingenieure (VWI)
Link: https://vwi.org/ 

Faculty 10 Health Care

Professional associations:

Deutscher Berufsverband für Pflegeberufe - DBfK Bundesverband e.V.
Link: https://www.dbfk.de/de/

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Psychologie (DGPs)
Link: https://www.dgps.de/

Deutscher Hebammen Verband e.V. (DHV)
Link: https://hebammenverband.de/ 

For career starters/students:

Junge Pflege (DBfK)
Link: https://www.dbfk.de/de/dbfk/junge-pflege/

Jungmitglieder der DGPs
Link: https://www.dgps.de/die-dgps/jungmitglieder/

JuWeHen - Junge und Werdende Hebammen im DHV
Link: https://hebammenverband.de/junge-hebammen