Nick, 1,000+ interviews conducted
Career Coaching in Darmstadt
A tech and science city with plenty of career paths I know well. The coaching itself happens online via video call, no commute needed, whether you're in Darmstadt or the surrounding area. For the Career Kick-off of the 1:1 coaching we're also happy to meet in person at a café in Darmstadt.
Hi, I'm Nick.
Over seven years in HR, as HR Manager and Head of People, more than 1,000 interviews conducted, over 100 people hired. I share that knowledge now, honestly and without detours: what recruiters actually see, what counts, and what's holding you back right now.
Free CV ChecklistPDF, straight to your inbox. No appointment needed.
The job market in Darmstadt
Darmstadt officially carries the title Wissenschaftsstadt, City of Science: TU Darmstadt ranks among Germany's most respected technical universities, and Merck and Software AG are both headquartered here, alongside the European Space Operations Centre, ESOC. The job market here leans technical, with many engineers, computer scientists, and natural scientists coming straight from TU Darmstadt. In tech and pharma especially, it's no longer just about the CV: recruiters actively search LinkedIn for the right profiles instead of only reviewing inbound applications.
Career Quick Check
The honest feedback companies won't give you, in English. 30 minutes on a video call, a clear read on your situation in the German job market, one concrete next step.
30 minutes, free. Slots: Monday to Friday, 11:30 AM to 8 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you also help with technical and scientific CVs?
Yes. The basic principles for how a CV gets checked in the first few seconds apply just as much to engineering and science profiles as to any other, only the content and evidence differ. In the Career Quick Check we look together at your specific situation.
Does the coaching happen in person in Darmstadt?
The coaching runs online via video call, which works just as well as meeting in person and fits flexibly around lab or project schedules. For the Career Kick-off of the 1:1 coaching, we're happy to meet in person at a café in Darmstadt too.
Who is the coaching in Darmstadt especially suited for?
Mainly engineers, computer scientists, and natural scientists from the world of TU Darmstadt, Merck, Software AG, and ESOC, who are strong on substance but often hold back when it comes to presenting themselves.
I've just come straight from TU Darmstadt and barely have work experience. Is this still useful for me?
Especially then. Without much work experience, details like your thesis, internships, and projects matter even more, and that's exactly where it gets decided whether an application even gets read.
What does the first step cost in Darmstadt?
Nothing. The CV checklist as a PDF and the 30-minute Career Quick Check are completely free. Only after that do you decide whether a digital product or 1:1 career coaching makes sense for you.
I'm not actively job hunting in Darmstadt right now. Is this still useful?
Yes. The best time to get your CV and LinkedIn profile in shape is before you need them, so you're ready the moment something changes.
How does the first contact work?
Most people start with the free CV checklist or go straight for the 30-minute Career Quick Check. After that, we figure out together, with no obligation, what makes sense next.
Are you a certified career coach?
No, and that's deliberate. I'm not a trained coach, I'm someone who has personally sat on the hiring side of over 1,000 interviews and made real hiring decisions. That's practice, not theory about how applications are supposed to work.
Career coaching also available for Frankfurt am Main, Offenbach, Mainz, Wiesbaden, Gießen, Mannheim, Heidelberg, Aschaffenburg.