For Students, Graduates and
Young Professionals with up to
3 years of professional experience
Create your individual profile
Be active:
Arrange talks with suitable companies
Be found:
Companies contact you
Chat with exciting companies at the event
Find out more about the job market in your chosen event city in the mini guide - and what you can do on a day trip!
At the Absolventenkongress, you will meet a large number of potential employers who will be represented at individual stands and are looking forward to talking to you. Our events not only offer exciting presentations on topics such as application tips, salary negotiations and job hunting, but also practical extras: you can have your CV checked by professionals and have a professional application photo taken - all free of charge.
And of course, there will also be plenty of fun! In addition to goodies and brand products 'to touch' at the company stands, there are event highlights such as a gaming zone, food zone and much more. Our job lounges are the ideal place to explore new career opportunities while you relax with a cold drink.
Many well-known companies and newcomers from various disciplines will be there with their recruiting staff and you can talk to them.
Whether you want to get some general information or are specifically looking for a job - the Absolventenkongress is perfect for your orientation and career choice. Your advantage: you can present yourself much better in face-to-face discussions than in anonymous online searches and job search engines.
Students and graduates from many disciplines are in high demand on the job market today. That's why we can finance ourselves 100 percent through the participating companies, who (rightly ;)) see the events as a perfect platform to establish themselves as an employer brand and fill vacant entry-level positions with suitable applicants. So yes, it really is all for free - professional photos, CV checks, presentations and entry.
The information you provide during registration is crucial for us to provide you with a personalized and effective experience at the Absolventenkongress. By completing your profile, you help the participating companies to get to know you better and to be able to address you more specifically.
Your details will be printed directly on your name badge, which you will receive at check-in on the day of the event.The QR code under your name allows companies to quickly access your profile and find out more about you. This gives you the unique opportunity to be discovered by potential employers and build your network.
The Absolventenkongress is an event that helps young talents start their careers and provides a platform for job hunting and career orientation. The event is aimed at students, graduates and young professionals with up to three years of professional experience.
The Absolventenkongress Deutschland will take place at the Köln Messe (Cologne trade fair), in Hall 10.2, East Entrance. The address for the East Entrance is: Deutz-Mülheimer Str. 51, 50679 Cologne.
Arrival by car: A paid parking lot is located directly next to the hall, access is via the East Entrance. You can also find other parking garages in the surrounding area.
Arrival by S-Bahn or regional train: Travel to the station “Köln Messe/Deutz” and then follow the signs to the hall. By tram take lines 3 and 4 to the “Koelnmesse” stop and walk from there to the hall.
No, only people with a valid ticket are allowed to attend the event. You are welcome to bring accompanying persons who are either students, graduates or young professionals with up to three years of professional experience. Take a look at our “Bring a friend” initiative!
You are welcome to invite your friends who are either students, graduates or young professionals with up to three years of professional experience. In order to participate in the campaign, the invited person must also attend the event.
Many participating companies publish their current entry-level jobs in their profiles in advance so that you can search for suitable positions. Even without a suitable job description, you are welcome to stop by the event booth and discuss the career opportunities at the company in general. You can also take the opportunity to secure a talk for a specific job!
As you have already gained professional experience, you unfortunately no longer count as a young professional for the purposes of the event.
Make the most of your Absolventenkongress profile: do the employer check and find suitable companies. Secure fixed appointments at the event and find out in advance about entry-level jobs, corporate culture and benefits of the participating companies. Companies can also contact you in advance, so check your profile inbox regularly. As soon as the program is online, you can also make a note of presentations here. You can find new highlights regularly on our website - it's worth taking a look!