TalentCenter

If you have any questions about internships, finding a job or kick-starting your career, please do not hesitate to contact the TalentCenter team. We are happy to provide guidance and support on he following things, among others: 

| career planning
| professional orientation
| decision-making
| intern- and traineeships in Germany and abroad
| job application process (written application, job interview, salary negotion etc.) 
| ZU TandemCoaching programme

We are happy to advise you by e-mail, phone, online via Teams or in a personal meeting. Please feel free to make an appointment, preferably by sending an email to tlntcntrzd.

To provide you with the tools for the application process and your professional life, and to bring some hands-on experience and practical advice into the university, we offer various trainings, workshops and of course zu|taten, ZU's annual networking and career event. Please find as follows some examples of events from past semesters:

| zu|taten - ZU's networking and career event

zu|taten is a wonderful opportunity to meet interesting organisations and build strong connections with potential employers. The event consists of a mixture of company presentations, hands-on workshops, inspiring keynotes, career dates and plenty of time to network and potentially find your next internship or job. More information about zu|taten can be found here:www.zu-taten.de

| Job application & interviews

What should I include in my CV? How do I write an appealing cover letter? And which certificates should I attach to my application? Whether you're applying for an internship or your first job, your application documents are your entry ticket to a job interview. In this seminar you learn how to write successful applications and how to present yourself confidently and authentically in a job interview.

I My future perspectives: Who am I, what can I do and where do I want to go?

During your studies at ZU, you have taken on interesting subjects, gained your first practical experience and worked on exciting projects. But then you may ask yourself: What's next? Where do I want to head to professionally? Maybe you already have a lot of ideas, but none of them seem to be quite right. Or you don't quite know yet where your actual interests and strengths lie. Or you may even already know roughly what you like to do later, but need some advice on how to get there.

More information on upcoming TalentCenter events, trainings and seminars can be found in the TalentCenter newsletter, in the general ZU events calendar as well as our job- and careerportal Handshake.

Handshake is the exclusive job and career portal for ZU students and alumni. The platform provides you with current advertisements for (entry-level) roles, internships, graudate programmes as well as part-time and working student jobs. All ZU students as well as alumni have access to Handshake. Companies and other organisations can post any type of job advertisement, receive applications from Zeppelin University students and alumni and reach out to them directly if interested. 

What does Handshake offer?
| intern- and traineeships, graduate programmes as well as working student and other jobs (including entry-level positions)
| access to great ressources such as ZU's PraxisCoach pool and more information about the TandemCoaching programme
| qualified events for your personal development, including workshops, forums, masterclasses, competitions etc.
| personalised dashboard with suitable job offers or career events 
| access to exciting company profiles and potential employers with the opportuity to connect with them directly 
| mobile app to access your account anywhere anytime

How do I register?
1. Go to ZU's Handshake landing page:  Handshake. 
2. Activate your account with your ZU email address and a password.
3. Complete your profile as accurately as possible including uploading your CV. The more carefully you fill out your profile, the more likely you may get spotted and contacted by a potential employer. 

4. Start searching for opportunities and explore what Handshake has to offer!

If you have any questions about Handshake or have difficulties completing your profile, please feel free to contact the TalentCenter (tlntcntrzd). 

There are various options for financing internships abroad.

A good overview is provided by the DAAD here

For internships in other European countries, you can apply for the Erasmus+ programme which is coordinated by ZU's International Office. 

ZU's TandemCoaching programme is a mentoring programme that enables you to find a so called "PraxisCoach" who provides you with guidance, advice and support during the course of your studies at ZU. 

Our coaches love to share their valuable experience - both personal and professional - and to connect you with their often extensive professional networks.  You benefit most from participating in the TandemCoaching programme, if you have as precise an idea as possible of the issues your coach could help you with. Ideally, your coach should work in a professional field in which you see yourself working in the future, but most importantly you should have a "click" with your coach and be on the same wavelength, so that both of you get the most out of the experience.

We are happy to support you when looking for a suitable PraxisCoach. On our job and career portal Handshake, we have created a ressource that provides you with a full overview of all currently available PraxisCoaches. 

If you have questions about our TandemCoaching programme or like to make an appointment with us,  please feel free to contact the TalentCenter (tlntcntrzd).