Career Service

The Hochschule Niederrhein's Career Service supports students in the transition from studies to professional life. What a "successful start to professional life" means for each individual depends on many factors and their very own goals. In order to provide you with the best possible support on your way into the professional world, the Career Service offers many services to help you prepare for your career start:

Orientation coaching | Workshops (digital and face-to-face) | Career counseling | Information services | Self-study content

Dipl. Ped. Désirée Krüger

Head of Career Service

Room: B E24
Phone: +49 173-588 6605
desiree.krueger(at)hs-niederrhein.de
Consultation:
Dates by arrangement (Mo-Mi & Fr)

Anna Lohmann

Room: B E21 / B E24
anna.lohmann(at)hs-niederrhein.de

Looking for a job or internship?

We are now offering our students their own job exchange. Are you looking for a suitable job, internship or working student position? The Career Service's student job board is your central point of contact!

Why use our job board?

The job board gives you access to a large number of job offers that have been specially selected for students and graduates. You can find matches specifically for your degree programme and your goals.

We only answer questions about the job board by email at stellenboerse(at)hs-niederrhein.de.

Preparing for the start of your career

Discover the Career Services Moodle course! Here you will find valuable information and practice tools to help you start your career.

Why use the Moodle courses?

Our Moodle programme helps you to perfect your application documents, prepare for job interviews and get an overview of your individual knowledge and skills. You can be informed about our offers and dates once a month via the newsletter!

Enrolment key for German-language Moodle course: Zukunft

Enrolment key for English-language Moodle course: career

Take the opportunity for a successful start to your career! You can find all new workshops here. They are added regularly, so check back often, or sign up for the Moodle course newsletter to receive monthly updates about our workshops and events.

Our program supports students with practical workshops for starting their careers, e.g., with regular CV checks, self-orientation, and study strategies.

CV-Working Session!

18.06.2026 | 1.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. | Digital | Event language: English | 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 sample CV and offer tips on content, formatting and design. Afterwards, you can ask individual questions.

Tip:
You’ll get the most out of the workshop if you bring a nearly finished draft of your CV! The following Moodle page can help you: Abschnitt: Applying in Germany | International Career Service | moodle.hsnr.de

Make sure to register in advance via our registration form to receive a reminder with the access details for the event. The Zoom access details will also be published on the website on the day of the event.

CV-Working Session!

02.07.2026 | 1.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. | Digital | Event language: English | Speaker: Sarah Mickasch & Miriam Kneisel (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 sample CV and offer tips on content, formatting and design. Afterwards, you can ask individual questions.

Job Interview Training with AI & VR

July 3, 2026 | approx. 2–3 hours between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. | Future Work Lab in Krefeld | Event language: English

Whether you're preparing for your next job interview or are curious about AI and VR—you'll find both here. Choose a real job posting of your choice and email it to us in advance (by June 26) as a PDF at careerservice@hs-niederrhein.de

On-site, you’ll go through three mock job interviews:

With another person
With an AI avatar in a browser
With an AI avatar in VR

After each round: a short questionnaire, switching after about 30 minutes

Get ready for the job interview, gain confidence, and experience AI & VR.

You can register up to one week in advance using our registration form as a reservation. Since the number of spots for participants is limited, we recommend registering early. Please also email us the job posting you've selected to secure your spot.

CV-Working Session!

16.07.2026 | 1.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. | Digital | Event language: English | Speaker: Sarah Mickasch & Miriam Kneisel (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 sample CV and offer tips on content, formatting and design. Afterwards, you can ask individual questions.

CV-Working Session!

30.07.2026 | 11.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. | Digital | Event language: English | Speaker: Sarah Mickasch & Miriam Kneisel (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 sample CV and offer tips on content, formatting and design. Afterwards, you can ask individual questions.

FB 07: Succeeding in Job Interviews in German B1/B2 – 16.07.2026
Language Centre

16.07.2026 | 8:30-12:30

Would you like to present yourself confidently in a job interview in German? In this course you'll learn the relevant vocabulary for the job interview: greeting and introducing yourself, explaining your interest in the position and presenting your skills convincingly. You'll also look at the appropriate etiquette during the conversation and practise typical situations directly through role plays. By the end, you'll feel well prepared to come across as confident and professional in a job interview in German.

Registration via hio

The transition to working life is often associated with fundamental questions.

“What are my strengths?”
“What career direction should I take?”

To help you answer these questions and develop a clear vision for your career, our experienced coach Désirée Krüger is at your disposal.
She offers targeted orientation coaching that is precisely tailored to your personal needs and goals in order to provide you with the best possible support in making these important life decisions.

Contact us for your personal coaching session - we look forward to hearing from you! When contacting us, please indicate your preferred date and let us know whether you would prefer in-person coaching on site or digital coaching. You can choose your preferred date flexibly between Monday and Thursday.

Head of Career Service

Room: B E24
Phone: +49 173-588 6605
desiree.krueger(at)hs-niederrhein.de
Reinarzstr. 49
47805 Krefeld
Consultation:
Dates by arrangement (Mo-Mi & Fr)

The HSNR Career Service is a member of the

Career Service Netzwerk Deutschland

If you have doubts about whether your current studies are (still) the right thing for you, then NEXT STEP might be just what you need: Individual coaching if you have doubts about your studies and thoughts about dropping out, lots of information about the options of staying, changing or dropping out - as well as a support network with companies in the region that offer apprenticeships.

Information, coaching & offers can be found here.

We also offer a German Moodle course with detailed information on study doubts, and an English Moodle course that covers this topic in one of its sections.

Enrolment key for German-language study doubts Moodle course: NextStep

Enrolment key for English-language Moodle course: career

Miriam Kneisel

Project management NEXT STEP Niederrhein/ Career Service

Room: B E24 / B E21
Phone: +49 2151 822-3557
Mobil: +49 170 5533470
miriam.kneisel(at)hs-niederrhein.de
Consultation:
Appointments by arrangement (Mon-Fri)

Job fairs are the perfect opportunity for students to get to know potential employers and make valuable contacts for the start of their career. Our calendar provides an overview of the most important job fairs where you can find out about internships, working student positions and entry-level positions. Use these platforms to introduce yourself personally and ask questions. You can also find our workshops here, where you can gain valuable skills for your career. Please note that some of the workshops are held in German.

Students at The Hochschule Niederrhein can receive individual and confidential advice from the specialist advisors at our cooperation partners Agentur für Arbeit Krefeld and Agentur für Arbeit Mönchengladbach on all application, professional and career issues:

Campus KR South: VIP room in the KR South cafeteria: In-person office hours every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., digitally/by phone on the remaining Thursdays

Campus MG: Room AE23 in the cafeteria MG: In-person office hours every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., digitally/by phone on the remaining Thursdays

Dr. Marius Wallat

Employment Agency Krefeld

Phone : +49 2151 92 1265
marius.wallat(at)arbeitsagentur.de

HNX

For those looking to pursue a career as an entrepreneur, HNX - Your Way To Start Up offers a wide range of support services.

This includes individual coaching and a variety of resources on entrepreneurship. From the early stages of brainstorming and developing a business plan through to a successful market launch, you will receive professional support.

Competence Center for Women & Careers

Are you studying at the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences and want to learn about the professional world of an SME? Then apply for the Competentia Mentoring Program!

As a mentee, you will have the opportunity to strengthen your personal and professional development over a period of six months with the support of an experienced mentor. You will gain access to company networks and gain a realistic insight into the everyday working life of a specialist or manager.

Equality

The work of Equality ensures quality and promotes a culture of appreciation and tolerance. In addition, students, prospective students, and university staff are supported in matters relating to balancing family life with studies or work. This creates better conditions, especially for women.

Are you affected by discrimination or unfair treatment? Then send us an email—the equality team is here to help!

Deutschlandstipendium

The scholarship brings together talented young professionals and employers. The offer is aimed at students with outstanding academic achievements or high school students with very good grades who would like to receive financial and non-material support from a company. The sponsoring companies, in turn, get to know their scholarship holders personally and offer non-financial support in addition to financial support, e.g., through mentoring discussions, company tours, in-house training, internships, and thesis work.

HNX & Student Degree Programme Counselling

The Hochschule Niederrhein's HONOUR program is planned and implemented by the HNX team and Student Degree Programme Counselling. The main aim is to support students in their future skills by using activating and target group-oriented methods. Knowledge from their studies can be applied in real contexts. Students from different disciplines work together and use their individual and professional perspectives profitably in discussions and project assignments.

Promotionskolleg NRW

The Ministry of Culture and Science of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia has granted universities of applied sciences based in North Rhine-Westphalia their own right to award doctorates through the Promotionskolleg NRW (PK NRW). Since 2023, doctoral studies have been possible at the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences through the PK NRW. The doctoral degree is awarded by the PK NRW. The PK NRW offers the opportunity to pursue a doctorate in structured and topic-specific doctoral programs offered by the departments of the PK NRW. Ten doctoral programs are currently offered at the PK NRW.

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

Maybe it's because of your application.
Your application is your calling card and is often the deciding factor in whether or not you’re invited for an interview. It’s crucial that your documents are convincing: from a well-structured CV to a cover letter that clearly demonstrates your motivation and suitability. Employers quickly notice whether you have really taken the time to research the company and the role, or whether your application consists solely of standard phrases.

Check out the International 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, part-time jobs or working student positions?

If you are looking for internships, part-time jobs or working student positions 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. Additionally, if you're interested in German-speaking job opportunities, feel free to check out our German job market.

Job fairs are also a great opportunity to connect with potential employers and expand your network. Check out our calendar for upcoming events.

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.

Where can I get more support?

The Career Service offerings can also support you with your job search. Check out the International 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 about application documents, you are also welcome to join our CV-Working Sessions.

Networking can also actively support your career path by helping you establish early contacts with companies, alumni and experts – both online and in person. You can do this, for example, via LinkedIn and other social media, professional associations, university and sports clubs, scholarship programmes, as well as job and career fairs. Feel free to check out the Networking section of the International Career Service’s Moodle course. Here you’ll find further information and practical tips on networking.

Starting out in your career brings many challenges. Networking can be a great help.

Vacancies are often communicated and filled within one’s own circle before a job advertisement is even published. So, if you’re well-connected, people will notice you, and that can make all the difference at a crucial moment. A strong network opens doors that might otherwise remain closed.

Networking can therefore actively support your career path by helping you establish early contacts with companies, alumni and experts – both online and in person. You can do this, for example, via LinkedIn and other social media, professional associations, university and sports clubs, scholarship programmes, as well as job and career fairs.

Feel free to check out the Networking section of the International Career Service’s Moodle course. Here you’ll find further information and practical tips on networking.

Where can I get help and tips for my application documents?

The Career Service also offers support with this. Check out the International 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.

What to do if you’re having study doubts?

There are plenty of alternatives to university study: you could consider other degree programmes at the Hochschule Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences or at other universities. If you’re thinking of entering the job market, options include company-based or school-based vocational training, or dual study programs.

For students who have decided to drop out, the Hochschule Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences offers individual counselling and coaching as part of the ‘Next Step’ project for students with doubts about their studies. Please feel free to contact Ms Kneisel to arrange a personal consultation!

A counselling session can also help clarify whether it might be beneficial to persevere, and whether credits from another degree programme or another university can be transferred. Or whether simply taking a break makes sense.

Continuing your studies: Perhaps after taking a break. With renewed motivation and, where necessary, improved time management.
Switching to a more suitable and interesting degree programme
Transferring to a university with more suitable study conditions. Make sure to clarify the recognition of credits already earned beforehand!
Withdrawing from your studies to enter the world of work, undertake vocational training or become self-employed. NEXT STEP offers a list of regional companies in the ‘Study Doubts’ Moodle course that provide dual training programmes and are explicitly open to applications from students who have dropped out!

Further information is available on the ‘Studienzweifel’ website: https://www.hs-niederrhein.de/studienzweifel/ or in the Moodle course: https://moodle.hsnr.de/course/view.php?id=11104

How do employers react to someone dropping out of university?

There is no standard reaction! This is because your CV is open to interpretation. If there is a reasonable explanation for dropping out, this ‘flaw’ is not usually a problem. This is particularly true if you drop out early on, during the first few semesters.

If you drop out at a later stage, in some vocational training programmes, credits you have already earned will be transferred to the relevant training program and may lead to a shorter training period. Some employers specifically seek out students who have dropped out of university. It is important that you know your skills and strengths well and can articulate them, as every student brings knowledge, skills and experience from their time at university that are in demand on the job market.

If you would like to find out more, or if you have any questions or concerns, please make use of the individual counselling and coaching services offered as part of the ‘Next Step’ project for students with doubts about their studies. Please contact Ms Kneisel to arrange a personal consultation!

You can also contact the Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHK) and Chambers of Crafts (HWK) to enquire specifically about programs for university dropouts, and make use of the career guidance offered by the Career Service at the Hochschule Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences or at your local Employment Agency.

Further information is available on the Studienzweifel website: https://www.hs-niederrhein.de/studienzweifel/ or in the Moodle course: https://moodle.hsnr.de/course/view.php?id=11104

Dress to impress: Tips from the Career Service

1. Look at your industry / See what's trending in your field:

In traditional sectors like finance, a formal outfit is appropriate. In creative jobs or startups, business casual often works best, such as a blazer with jeans.

2. Understand the company culture:

Check the company's online presence: How do employees dress? What does the website or social media say about the style and culture? This will give you a sense of how to dress appropriately and make an impression in the industry.

3. Focus on colors and details:

Colors like blue, gray, and black look professional. Pastel shades can signal creativity. Avoid overly bold patterns. Well-maintained shoes and simple accessories complete your look.

4. Be yourself:

Your outfit should match not only the company but also your own personality. Choose clothes you feel comfortable in, ideally ones you've worn before. This way, you'll appear confident and authentic during the interview.

5. Think about your appearance in online interviews:

The first impression matters virtually as well. Choose tops in neutral colors without bright patterns that look good on camera. Ensure a clean background and good lighting, like a lamp from the front to avoid shadows.

A great impression starts with your outfit, but it's more than just clothing. How you feel is what you’ll project. Feeling unsure or want to prepare better? The Career Service can help you showcase your individual style and perfect your presence, such as in orientation coaching or check out more tips in the International Career Service's Moodle course.

The Hochschule Niederrhein offers a free job exchange for internships, theses and graduate jobs as a service for the student body. Here you will find all the information you need if you would like to publish a job advertisement with us:To the job board

We will only answer questions about the job exchange by e-mail at stellenboerse(at)hs-niederrhein.de.

As one of the largest and most efficient universities of applied sciences in Germany, we open up new perspectives. With a future-oriented academic apprenticeship and problem- and transfer-oriented research , we create the foundation course for our graduates to be in demand on the job market.

We are a renowned educational and research institution in the German university landscape. With nine faculties, campuses in Krefeld and Mönchengladbach and 13,115 students, we are an important contact for companies in the region when it comes to research and transfer.

Our 87 Bachelor's and 27 Master's degree programmes cover a wide range of subjects and are tailored to the needs of the region. The Faculties of Engineering and Computer Science, Industrial Engineering and Health Care are located at Krefeld South Campus. The Krefeld West Campus is home to the Faculties of Chemistry and Design. And in Mönchengladbach, in addition to the largest faculty of the university, Faculty of Business Administration and Economics, the Faculties of Food and Nutrition Sciences, Social Sciences and Textile and Clothing Technology are based.

Find out more about the career fairs at the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences and the opportunity for companies to participate. The faculties' contacts will be happy to help you.

Career fair: Ich lach' mich Job

Frequency of offer: coming soon on 04/22/2026

Contact: https://ichlachmichjob.de/

Career fair: “Designberufe rufen!”

Frequency of offer: every summer semester, usually in May

Contact: Danny Eickemeyer, Faculty manager

Danny Eickemeyer , Dipl.-Kfm. (FH)

Department Manager Contact for press and cooperation inquiries

Room : N 124a
Phone : +49 2151 822-4371
danny.eickemeyer(at)hs-niederrhein.de
Consultation :

By appointment via mail

Career fair: Ich lach' mich Job

Frequency of offer: coming soon on 04/22/2026

Contact: https://ichlachmichjob.de/

Career fair: as part of the open house

Contact: Lara Sibum

Lara Sibum , Dipl. Oecotroph.

Research Assistant; Communication

Room : O 208
Phone : +49 2161 186-5332
lara.sibum(at)hs-niederrhein.de
Consultation :

Appointments are made by e-mail.

Career fair: Praxisbörse

Frequency of offer: usually in October, planned frequency: once a year

Contact: Praxisreferat 06, E-Mail: praxisboerse-sozialwesen@hs-niederrhein.de

Career fair: “MG zieht an”

Frequency of offer: every 2 years

Contact: Francesca Corradi, Faculty manager

Francesca Corradi , M.A.

Department Manager

Career fair: Lunch & Connect

Frequency of offer: every winter semester, in November

Click here for the Lunch & Connect PODCAST

Contact: lunch-and-connect(at)hs-niederrhein.de

Career fair: Ich lach' mich Job

Frequency of offer: coming soon on 04/22/2026

Contact: https://ichlachmichjob.de/

Career fair: Symposium

Frequency of offer: Once a year (November)

Contact: Elke Hochheimer

Dipl.-Ges.oec. Elke Hochheimer

Department Management, Dean's Office

Room : H 114
Phone : +49 (0)2151 822-6711
elke.hochheimer(at)hs-niederrhein.de
Consultation :

By arrangement

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Career Service

Désirée Krüger - Head of Career Service

Dipl. Ped. Désirée Krüger

Head of Career Service

Anna Lohmann - Career Service

Anna Lohmann

Career Service

Workshops and dates of the Career Service

18.06. CV-Working Session (ENG)

02.07. CV-Working Session (ENG)

03.07. Job Interview Training with AI & VR

16.07. CV-Working Session (ENG)

30.07. CV-Working Session (ENG)

16.07. FB 07 Job Interviews in German

Orientation coaching

Dipl. Ped. Désirée Krüger

Head of Career Service

Study doubts - Next Step

Head of NEXT STEP

Miriam Kneisel

Project management NEXT STEP Niederrhein/ Career Service

Career Fairs

Cooperation partners

Krefeld advisory team

Dr. Marius Wallat

Employment Agency Krefeld

FAQ

Internship/job search: only rejections so far

Start looking for an internship?

Internships & part-time jobs: Who to contact?

Studies, then no entry?

How does networking work?

Help with the application documents ?

Dissatisfied with my studies ?

Employers and dropping out?

Perfect Outfit for the Job Interview?

For companies

Faculty 01 Chemistry

Faculty 02 Design

Danny Eickemeyer , Dipl.-Kfm. (FH)

Department Manager Contact for press and cooperation inquiries

Faculty 03 EECS

Faculty 05 Oecotrophology

Lara Sibum , Dipl. Oecotroph.

Research Assistant; Communication

Faculty 06 Social Sciences

Faculty 07 Textile and Clothing Technology

Francesca Corradi , M.A.

Department Manager

Faculty 08 Economics

Faculty 09 Industrial Engineering

Faculty 10 Health Care

Dipl.-Ges.oec. Elke Hochheimer

Department Management, Dean's Office

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