Let's get your career to take off. Together.
We want our students to succeed – even after graduating. That's why we offer them personal support before they enter the working world with our IU Career Services. How do I write a CV? How do I nail an interview? How do I take charge of my career starting today? Let's find answers to these questions together.
Our career services include:
On-demand offers: Access to the large Career Service Hub, including CV creation, AI career coach and much more.
Practical career trainings and events
1:1 coaching and consultation (for bachelor's students after completing 120 ECTS credits, for master's students from the start of their studies)
Sounds good? Then start studying now and prepare yourself for your desired career!
Make the most of your career with our services
Need help writing your CV or looking for practical tips for successful job interviews? Simply contact the IU Career Office! We offer free services that can help you get your dream job. Most of them are available online.
Self-Services
CV creation and review
AI dialogue trainer: define career goals & practice job interviews
Job platform & IU talent pool
Psychometric tests
Access to LinkedIn Learning, including the career compass
and many more.
These self-services can be accessed online 24/7.
Events & Trainings
Regular career talks with companies
Application and career training
Networking events
Mental health training
Company visits and excursions
and many more.
Use these opportunities to network with prospective colleagues and employers.
1:1 Coachings
Personalised coachings with individual advice
Focus on your career goals
We specifically address your concerns
For bachelor's students after completion of 120 ECTS credits, for master's students from the start of their studies
You receive 1:1 coachings via video as well as email support.
You want to get ahead – and you can! With a master's degree at IU, you don't only expand your skill set. You also get 1:1 career coaching to match, which helps you plan your path towards becoming a leader.
How you'll benefit
Our Career Services will get you ahead: Our graduates are living proof. Many of them have successfully launched their careers this way. And so can you! Let us support you in finding something you love doing after graduation.
Successful job hunt
94% of our graduates find a job within 3 months of their graduation.*
Excellent prospects
80% of our graduates already have leadership responsibility two years after their graduation.
Adequate salaries
10% of our graduates receive a salary increase each year.
* Source: Alumni Survey 2023
The IU Talent Pool
Job hunting can be quite time-consuming. So why not let companies find you?
Become part of our exclusive IU Talent Pool of students currently looking for a position. Simply upload your CV and make your profile visible to companies and recruiters who are looking for young talent.
Our premium business partners are carefully selected, so the job offers are equally exciting for bachelor's and master's graduates. Who said the job hunt had to be hard?
You can make yourself familiar with your distance learning programme for 1 month with no strings attached. Fees for this period will only be charged if you choose to stay with us afterwards. Simply enrol online for your desired study programme.
Questions? Here are your answers!
We are here for you
Do you need help with your decision? Your personal study advisor is happy to help you!
We will support you
Our student advisory service will help you if you have questions about your choice of degree program, the right time model or your financing options, for example.
+49 30 311 988 00
Request information material free of charge now
Find out more about IU and your study programme in your personal brochure.
What you get for free
Information material
Information on study content & electives
Career prospects
Information on financing options
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