Information for Students and Graduates

How exactly does it work ?

This is how you make appointments at the fair: You can like company profiles that interest you. In return, the companies can also like you. If a match is created in this way, you can chat with the companies and arrange an appointment - this will then take place on the day of the career fair on 28 October. You then visit the fair with appointments and get to know the company representatives in a direct conversation.

If you have a structured CV available as a PDF, you are also welcome to upload it; however, this is not a must. The companies can only see it if a match is made.

Formal registration is not required with Talentefinder. You just need to register in the browser-based app, create your short profile, and you're ready to go!

Do you have to register?

Yes, you register via the Talent Finder app and find the participating companies there. An appointment will then be made for a match and you will meet these companies at the fair.

You can register approximately three weeks before the trade fair. You will then find the access link here.

How do I make the most of my visit to the career fair?

Here are a few tips for optimal preparation:

Create a meaningful profile

• The period BEFORE the fair is very important: You can register in the “Talentefinder” app from 1.10.24 and create your profile. Take your time and add the information that best summarizes your interests, your qualifications and your desired employer.
• You can find good tips under this link to the Talentefinder-YouTube page for students.

Actively use “Talentefinder”

• Get active before the fair! Take a look at the profiles of the participating companies. If you are interested, get in touch with the companies, exchange ideas and arrange an appointment at the fair

Take advantage of the supporting program

• Additional workshops are organized around the career fair.
• Representatives of the Dortmund Immigration Office will also be on site on the day of the fair. If you have any questions about residence law, e.g. what you should consider if your student visa expires after the end of your studies and you want to work in Germany, you can ask them directly on site.

On the day of the fair

• If you have been given an appointment, use it! We look forward to seeing you there.
• Take a look at all the booths - especially during the open part in the afternoon between 1:30 and 3 pm. Sometimes chance encounters lead to exciting prospects.
• Bring your CV with you so that you have a good basis for discussion.

Supporting program around the International Career Fair

There were other exciting events around the fair in 2024!

For example, on the topic of “The perfect business appearance" by Marianne Montag, a workshop on “Career design with your personal business model” by Frederik Poth from CET, and on the topic of “Going Abroad (again!) during Your Studies in Germany - Programs for International Students” by Laura Hope from the International Office.

On the day of the fair itself, participants were able to meet other important contacts in addition to the companies: the Dortmund Immigration Office, the CET's stellenwerk and “industry@work”, an association of industrial companies initiated by the Dortmund Chamber of Industry and Commerce.

Where will the career fair take place?

The fair will take place at the International Meeting Center (IBZ), Emil-Figge-Str. 59, at the North Campus of the TU Dortmund University. The International Meeting Center offers an excellent framework for networking the university with the regional economy. The construction of the International Meeting Center (IBZ) has already shown that science and business are moving closer together in Dortmund: the building was financed primarily by donations from companies in Dortmund and the region. The students of the TU Dortmund also made a major contribution to the center with their tuition fees.

What does participation in the event cost?

For the companies and students, participation in the career fair is free of charge.

What happens after the fair?

We would like to stay in contact with you after the fair and follow up on what has resulted from your contacts.

Who organizes this event?

The International Career Fair is organized by the International Affairs Department of TU Dortmund University and the Dortmund Chamber of Industry and Commerce.