Dear students,
Dear parents,
As you approach the end of your school career, the topic of choosing a career or course of study is becoming an increasingly important focus. It is both beneficial and important to start considering suitable and possible paths after school at an early stage.
As a careers adviser with the Job Centre, I have been at DFG-LFA since the 2019/20 academic year and visit classes to highlight the many opportunities available during careers guidance sessions. I hold a weekly consultation hour every Thursday (8.00 am to 1.15 pm) to answer students’ questions. I have listed below a selection of the questions I am regularly asked:
- What’s next for me after this school year or after my A-levels!?
- How can I find out which vocational training or degree course suits me best?
- What vocational training and degree options are available?
- Should I do vocational training or go to university? Or is it possible to do both?
- Where can I find suitable opportunities? In Germany, in France, in another country, or in several countries at once?
- When do I need to take which steps? What dates and deadlines do I need to bear in mind?
- What alternatives are there to my dream job?
- What transitional options are available? (FSJ, FÖJ, au pair, etc.)
- Where can I find out more?
- What financial support is available?
- How do I write a good application?
- What are the entry requirements?
- …
The pupils themselves decide which questions and topics to discuss; the content of the conversations is confidential.
The counselling service is impartial and free of charge. Conversations can take place in German or French. For further information, I have access to a strong network of German and French individuals and organisations.
To book a consultation, please contact the school office. There is a folder where pupils can sign up for appointments.
In addition to the consultation hours, there is also the option of face-to-face counselling at the Saarland Job Centre (Hafenstraße 18) or via video consultation.
Face-to-face counselling at the Job Centre or video consultation – by appointment
- Video communication has the advantage that we can see each other and I can share useful information and websites on screen.
- To book a face-to-face or video appointment outside of the school’s consultation hours, simply fill in the contact form on this page. I will then get back to you with a specific proposed appointment time.
Kind regards,
Julien Robichon