Careers Services
Our dedicated Careers Centre helps students and alumni to reach their career goals, develop plans and realise their potential. We have a number of specialised career services and aim to build long-lasting relationships with alumni and employers. Our services include:
- Career guidance
- Interview coaching
- CV workshops
- Guest speaker events
Career Workshops
We also build strategic partnerships with local firms and associations to organise networking events for students to meet employers. Our Careers Centre allows you to:
- Keep up to date with events on and off campus
- Talk to recruiters and find out what your industry needs
- Get personal coaching and advice from the professionals
- Learn how to network, interview and negotiate with confidence
- Book appointments directly with the Careers Services team
- Get job ads based on your unique search preference using Job Teaser
Career Guidance
We know how hard it can be deciding your future. That’s why we offer personalised support to help you get to where you want to be.
Perfect Your CV
Our career experts take their time to ensure you have a polished CV that will impress prospective employers. Having the right information on your CV can make a real difference when you attend interviews.
Interview Skills
In order to give our students the best chance of success, our expert advisors offer workshops dedicated to enhancing their interview and presentation skills.
JobTeaser
BSBI is excited to announce its new partnership with leading recruitment platform, JobTeaser. With over 70,000 connections with business clients, major corporations and start-ups, JobTeaser builds a powerful bridge between companies, students and graduates. Through this bespoke platform, you can:
- Find jobs, internships and work experience
- Gain interview advice and CV writing tips
- Access workshops and learning materials
To set up your account register here
Alumni network
In addition to the services above, students also benefit from becoming part of our alumni network. You will be joining a group of graduates and professionals from all over the world, available to offer you support and guidance when you need it.
You’ll automatically become a member of this global network once you graduate, giving you instant professional contacts and access to a wealth of useful information.
Employability Services
By combining theory with practice, BSBI bridges the gap between education and the shifting requirements of today’s global marketplace. The services we provide students with significantly increase their chances of finding employment in the German labour market upon graduation.
We provide a range of services including career training, coaching and networking events.
We strive to help students develop personally and professionally by offering assistance in the following areas:
- German business culture
- Job application and job search
- Self-marketing
- Networking skills
- Negotiation
- Communication and presentation skills
- Decision-making
- Conflict management
- Leadership
- Mock interviews
When a student is invited to an interview, either in person or by phone, they receive a mock interview to improve their technique. Mock interviews are an extremely reliable and effective way to prepare for the real thing.
Coaching
When you begin the job application process, the Careers Centre will help you to tailor your application for the position you’re applying for.
In addition, coaching sessions are available for any career-related concerns you wish to discuss.
We also assist our students in their search for an appropriate internship or work placement. Internships and placements are extremely beneficial for students, as they allow you to experience German work and business culture and gain useful skills for your future career.
You will also make important professional contacts and apply your knowledge and German language skills in the workplace.
Coaching Pool
BSBI supports lifelong learning and aims to develop students into tomorrow’s success stories.
Our coaching pool enables you to work with experts from a range of sectors and enhance your professional skills.
We strongly encourage coaching partners in order to improve personal and professional development. The coach we provide you with will be from an industry you wish to join after you graduate, and this is an excellent opportunity for you to develop your career inspirations.
Coaching sessions take place each month.
Industry Connections & Networking
Company Presentations
Company representatives from leading German and international firms are regularly invited to BSBI to teach students about their work. The visits give students the chance to gain first-hand industry knowledge, learn about organisational value and find out about any open recruitment positions.
Networking Events
BSBI organises networking events to link students with businesses. Our networking opportunities are unique as we give students the chance to work on industry-related topics and develop ideas with company representatives.
Who are the coaches?
◥All our coaches are specialists in their fields, with significant professional experience. Our coaches will:
- Share their skills and knowledge with you
- Help you realise your skills
- Provide guidance and feedback
- Help you improve gaps in your knowledge/skills
- Support you in setting goals
Requirements of receiving a coach
◥Full-time international MBA and Master in Management students can receive a coach. The following requirements must be met by you:
- You must be interested in developing your career in Germany upon graduation
- You must be willing to improve your skills and learn competencies German employers require
- You should be open to new challenges
What you can learn from a coach
◥Everything your coach teaches you, will be tailored to you. The following are all the areas a coach can guide you on:
- Career coaching
- Organisation and culture within German firms
- Career pathways in Germany
- Preparing for specific positions in certain industries
- Job application documents
- Job interviews and assessment centres
- Personal coaching
- Identifying current skills and skills to be developed
- German business etiquette
- German business culture
- Decision making
- Self-marketing