As Deutsche Welle notes, at major German career fairs to be held in 2018, company representatives and recruitment specialists will provide detailed consultations to job applicants and answer any questions. Moreover, you can submit your resume and have an interview right at the exhibition booth.
JANUARY
KarriereStart – the largest job fair in Saxony. In 2017, it was visited by over 30,000 people. For more than 15 years, this fair has served as an information platform for anyone who wants to get an education in Germany, as well as find a job in international business or start their own business.
Date: January 19-21, 2018. Venue: Dresden Exhibition Center. Website: Messe-karrierestart.de
FEBRUARY
Mein Karrieretag – a career fair organized by HR managers of world-famous companies in the hospitality, gastronomy, and tourism sectors. Their favorite venues are German metropolises. You will find the schedule and meeting locations on the website Meinkarrieretag.de.
Dates: February 20, 22, 27, March 22, April 24, 2018. Venues: Düsseldorf, Munich, Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, Berlin.
CAR-connects – the largest career fair in the automotive industry in German-speaking countries. Over 100 manufacturers and suppliers will meet with thousands of students, graduates, and young professionals. The fair will feature specialized seminars and other events for those seeking employment in the automotive industry. Admission is free, but registration is required. In 2017, this fair was held for the first time in Munich and Mannheim, and this tradition will continue in the new year.
Dates: February 9 (Bochum), July 12 (Munich), November 2018 (Mannheim). Venues: Bochum, Munich, Mannheim. Website: Car-connects.de
Job40plus – a series of career fairs for experienced professionals in mechanical engineering, information technology, and IT consulting. They are looking for those who can boast considerable professional experience. Interviews will be conducted in specially designated areas, and nearby you can get free career advice or listen to expert talks.
Information on dates and locations can be found on the Job40plus website under "Termine Jobevents." Admission to the fair is free. The first fair will take place in February in the Bavarian capital.
Dates: February 26 (Hanover), April 16 (Munich), June 2 (Hamburg), June 8, 2018 (Stuttgart). Venues: Munich, Hanover, Stuttgart, Hamburg.
APRIL
Jobmedi – a job fair in the field of medicine and care for the sick and elderly. The number of missing specialists is growing. In 2018, the geography of the fair will be expanded for the first time. It will be held in three federal states – North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony, and Berlin.
Dates: April 20-21 (Bochum), November 9-10 (Hanover), November 23-24, 2018 (Berlin). Venues: RuhrCongress exhibition center in Bochum, Hannover Congress Centrum exhibition center in Hanover, Palais am Funkturm (Berlin exhibition center). Website: Jobmedi.de
job and career Hannover Messe – a special event within the famous showcase of modern technologies – the Hanover Fair. This international employment platform is primarily intended for representatives of technical and engineering professions.
Dates: April 23-27, 2018. Venue: Hanover Exhibition Center. Website: Hannovermesse.jobandcareer.de
Connecticum – a specialized job fair for students and graduates, where employers and young professionals interested in engineering, computer science, and economics meet. This event is widely known outside Germany as well. This year, 400 companies from Europe and Asia are holding special trainings, seminars, and interviews with applicants here. Admission to the fair is free.
Dates: April 24-26, 2018. Venue: Berlin. Website: Connecticum.de/jobmesse
Women&Work – the only specialized career fair for women in Germany. As part of an extensive program, visitors will be able to network with companies, interview with potential employers, and plan their careers with the help of consultants. Since 2011, it has established itself as the largest fair in Europe offering career opportunities exclusively for women. For the first time in 2018, this event will be held in Germany's financial capital.
Date: April 28, 2018. Venue: FORUM Messe Frankfurt, exhibition center in Frankfurt am Main. Website: Womenandwork.de
MAY
JURAcon – a series of events for professionals in the field of law. They are provided with platforms to communicate with representatives of leading law firms on employment and career topics. For the first time, this fair will also be held in Munich.
Dates: May 8 (Frankfurt am Main), November 28, 2018 (Munich). Venues: Frankfurt am Main, Munich. Website: iqb.de
Akademika – the largest job fair in southern Germany. It is primarily aimed at students and graduates in fields such as engineering, economics, and computer science. As part of this event, trainings for young managers are organized. Admission to the fair is free for students. The organizers provide students from universities in Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, and Hesse with free travel.
Date: May 8-9 (Nuremberg), November 20-21, 2018 (Augsburg). Venue: Messe Nürnberg exhibition complex, Messe Augsburg exhibition complex. Website: Akademika.de
JUNE
job and career CeBIT – a new section of one of the world's leading digital technology exhibitions CeBIT and the first address for IT professionals building career plans. In addition to communicating with employers at company booths, a special 100-meter multimedia bulletin board will provide information on job opportunities, internships, or advanced training. This information will also be posted on the exhibition website six weeks before its opening.
Date: June 12-15, 2018. Venue: Hanover exhibition complex. Website: cebit.jobandcareer.de
NOVEMBER
Absolventenkongress – the largest and oldest job fair in Germany, attracting several hundred employer companies. Students and graduates interact with representatives of leading companies from the fields of economics, mechanical engineering, pharmacology, information technology, light industry, and other sectors.
Date: November 23-24, 2018. Venue: Cologne. Website: Absolventenkongress.de