KIT Career ServiceStudentsApplication SupportConsultation & Coaching
Briefly explained
How we advise you
Whether it's a quick check of your latest cover letter during your lunch break, individual advice on your documents or detailed coaching on career orientation - the Career Service experts are there for you personally and will provide you with free and competent advice.
Drop by spontaneously, write an email or book an appointment. The counseling service is available to KIT students throughout their studies and up to one year after graduation.

Application check options

In the Mensa on Tuesday
When: every Tuesday, 11:00-13:30. The open application check will not take place on 02.12.2025 and 27.01.2026

Where: Service office in the foyer of the canteen on Adenauerring (between the stairways to lines 4 and 5)

How: without registration; 5-10 minutes individual short consultation
Online on Thursday
When: every Thursday, 11:00-12:00

Where: in the virtual consultation room via Zoom

How: without registration; individual brief consultation as soon as a room is free
Via e-mail at any time
Can't make it to the open office hours? Simply send us your application documents including the job advertisement and we will give you written feedback.

How: by e-mail (attachments only as PDF)

Orientation guide
Individual advice & coaching
Are you looking for detailed advice or coaching on career orientation? In a personal meeting - in person or online - we will give you detailed feedback on your documents and will be happy to discuss topics such as:
  • How do I write a tailored and professional application?
  • How do I expand my network and find suitable jobs?
  • What is important for my upcoming job interview?
  • Which trends and AI tools are currently important in the application process?
  • How do I identify my skills and competencies?
  • What motives, values and goals are important to me professionally?
  • Which working environment suits me?
  • Should I do a Master's degree or go straight into working life?
Get your appointment

Links: Advice on job application topics

Applying with chronic illness and disability
Advice for doctoral candidates and postdocs
Doctoral candidates and postdocs can contact the Karlsruhe House of Young Scientists[/LK_N] with questions about career options after the doctoral or postdoc phase [LK_N https://www.khys.kit.edu/].