Career Events & Job Fairs in Landshut: Orientation, Contacts, and Next Steps

Career Orientation Fair in the Sparkassen-Arena: Focus on Apprenticeship & Internship

If you (or your child) are preparing for the step from school to working life, a career orientation or apprenticeship fair is usually the fastest way to get to know many professions and employers in just a few hours. Typical are booths from companies and institutions in crafts, industry, trade, administration, health, and social services.

What you can realistically expect there in the future

• Insights into apprenticeship professions (tasks, requirements, process)
• Information about internships (school internship, trial days, holiday job – depending on the provider)
• Conversations with trainees and trainers (often the most valuable “reality update”)
• Notes on application paths (online, contact person, deadlines, documents)

3 tips so you don’t just collect flyers

• Select 3–5 target booths: Check the exhibitor list in advance (as soon as published) and consciously choose a small, manageable selection.
• Bring specific questions: For example: “What does a typical week in the apprenticeship look like?”, “Which grades/subjects are important?”, “How long before the start should I apply?”
• Remember names and next steps: Note the contact person, contact method, and what you should do next (e.g., link, application portal, internship inquiry) immediately after the conversation.

The most common mistake at the first fair: walking through passively without starting a conversation. Set yourself the goal of actively starting at least three conversations – this is a manageable goal and often brings the greatest progress.

Student Career Fair in the Landshut University Environment

For students and graduates, career events in the university environment are often particularly efficient: companies come specifically to reach academic junior staff – and you can talk very concretely about internships, working student positions, theses, or direct entry.

Typical goals you should set before your visit

• Mandatory or voluntary internship (including period, weekly hours, tasks)
• Working student (entry level, tech stack/tools, team, remote share)
• Thesis (topic suggestions, supervision, data/project access, NDA process)
• Career entry (trainee, junior positions, entry programs, onboarding)

What often distinguishes university career fairs

• Subject proximity: Conversations often revolve around tasks, projects, technologies, or methods – less about pure image messages.
• Direct line to specialist departments: In addition to recruiting, (depending on the company) team members or future supervisors are also on site.
• Regional opportunities: Many exhibitors are rooted in Lower Bavaria and the surrounding area – interesting if you want to stay in the region long-term.

Preparation: Checklist for a Successful Fair Visit

Good preparation significantly increases your hit rate – and reduces stress on the day of the fair.

1) Prepare a short profile (30 seconds)

Formulate a short introduction that fits your goal:

• Who are you (name, school/study/current status)?
• What are you looking for (internship/apprenticeship/working student/entry) and from when?
• What do you bring (2–3 relevant strengths/interests/projects)?

2) Documents appropriate to the goal

• Pupils: short CV (1 page), if applicable last report card, notepad.
• Students/graduates: CV (1–2 pages), project list or portfolio link, if applicable grade overview.

If you prefer digital documents, use a QR code (e.g., to portfolio/LinkedIn) and make sure the content is public and up to date.

3) Route plan & time window

Plan your visit so that you don’t “rush through”: better fewer booths, but real conversations. Allow 8–15 minutes per conversation plus buffer.

Convincing in Conversation: Questions, Pitch, and Dos & Don’ts

Questions that give you real information

• “What does the typical start look like in the first 4–8 weeks?”
• “What tasks would specifically arise in the internship/working student job?”
• “Which skills make the biggest difference for you?”
• “How does the application process work and by when should I get in touch?”
• “Can I name a contact person by email after the fair?”

Dos

• Be clear about your goal: “I am looking for a practical semester in the field of ... from October” is stronger than “I’m just looking around”.
• Support with examples: A project, a school/university module, a volunteer position – short but concrete.
• Note follow-up details: Name, department, desired application method.

Don’ts

• Don’t start with “What do you do?” if that is visible at the booth. Better: “I’m interested in ... – which entry option fits that?”
• Don’t overwhelm: If it’s busy, ask for a later time or a contact method.
• Don’t make unchecked promises: Be honest about availability, grades, or skills.

Follow-up: Follow-up, Application, and Next Steps

The greatest benefit of a fair often arises after the event. Good follow-up turns a nice conversation into a real opportunity.

Follow-up within 48 hours

1. Short thank you email to the contact person (if contact was provided).
2. Reference to the conversation: 1–2 sentences about what you talked about.
3. Next step: link to application, documents, suggested date for a call.

Update documents

If you received feedback during the conversation (e.g., “Show the project more”, “Add the tools”), implement it directly. Small adjustments significantly increase the fit.

Landshut in Context: Start Regionally, Supplement Supraregionally

Regional fairs are particularly strong if you want to stay in Landshut and the surrounding area: short distances, personal exchange, often realistic entry options. At the same time, it can be useful to broaden your perspective and additionally plan supraregional career events in other cities – especially if you are looking in a specialized field or want to compare different industries.

For the most reliable planning, use multiple sources: official organizer sites, university and career pages, career counseling (e.g., Federal Employment Agency), as well as regional business networks (e.g., Chamber of Industry and Commerce/Chamber of Crafts).