Frequently Asked Questions – Students
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Welcome to the career platform of the UZH Career Services. Here you will find questions and answers about using the tool, which is designed to support you in starting your career.
General Questions
- I am registered as a student and cannot register for an event. In this case, please contact info@careerservices.uzh.ch directly. Thank you!
- Why do I have to log in?
To register for Career Services events, you need to log in. This is done easily via AAI. The data we receive from you includes your surname, first name and faculty. If you want to use the CV database, we recommend completing your profile. - Can I also view jobs without registering? Yes, the job postings are freely visible to everyone.
- Can I also use the platform before starting my studies / after graduating from UZH / as a non-UZH student? Our services are generally available to students, doctoral students and postdocs during their time at UZH and for 2 years after graduation. For exceptions, please contact info@careerservices.uzh.ch. What you can always use is the view before login, meaning job advertisements, employer profiles and courses.
- I no longer have AAI access, but I only recently graduated. The services of the UZH Career Services – and therefore also the use of the platform – are available as part of the Career Readiness Initiative for up to 2 years after graduation. If you no longer have AAI access but are still eligible to use the platform, please fill in the details in this form: Reactivate account.
- What does “register” mean, and what does “apply” mean?
When you register, you are directly registered for the event. When you apply, the organizers decide who may participate in the event. For events with applications, we always try to ensure that the admission criteria are clearly communicated. Nevertheless, the organizers make the final decision without having to provide a reason. We hope for your understanding. - What happens if I cancel my registration for an event too late? In most cases, you can cancel your registration up to the day before the event. If you are unable to attend on the day itself, please always cancel by email to info@careerservices.uzh.ch. This may allow us to offer the free places to other students. We only accept apologies submitted afterwards in exceptional cases. Registered participants who fail to attend a workshop, mock interview or consultation without an excuse will be excluded from registering for further events with a limited number of participants, such as workshops, consultations and mock interviews. This exclusion can only be lifted by paying a fee of CHF 50 to the Career Services, Schönberggasse 15 (SOB).
Questions About the Profile
- How do I create a new password? If you do not have an AAI account, you can use the “forgot password” function to create a new password and have it sent to you. The notification is sent to the email address stored in your profile.
- Will jobs that do not have a value in this field also be shown to me when using filter functions? If you enter a filter, only jobs that match the filter criteria will appear. When using filters, we generally recommend using several similar filters.
- Why should I indicate in my profile which industries I am interested in? Employers can purchase access to the CV database, where they can search for interesting profiles. One possible search criterion is the industry.
- Do I need a profile picture? It is your profile; you decide how you appear on the platform.
- Do I have to complete everything in my profile? Again: it is your profile; you decide how you appear on the platform. If you make your information visible to employers, we recommend publishing a completed profile.
- Why should I make my profile information visible? If your profile is not visible, companies cannot find it and cannot invite you to events. If you register for an event yourself, the organizer will see your name, your photo and, if applicable, the profile sections you have released.
- I do not know the exact dates for the start/end of my studies. What/why should I enter in my profile? Use the 1st day of a month. For graduation, use the approximate month in which you think you will complete your studies.
- What does specialization mean? The platform only knows specialization = main subject/major and second specialization = minor subject/minor.
- Why do I have to provide my private address? You do not have to. You can also enter a fake address – just remember that you are using a fake address when communicating with employers via the platform.
General Questions
- Can I apply with the CV that I can download from the platform? Does it meet the requirements? No, the CV does not meet the requirements for an application. You can find more information about designing a CV at https://www.careerservices.uzh.ch/de/ratgeber/bewerbung/bewerbungsdossier.html. However, you can use the automatically generated CV well for a consultation.
- Can I contact companies directly? If the companies have provided an email address, you can of course do so.
- My profile is not working. Who should I contact? Contact us by email at info@careerservices.uzh.ch.
- I would like to post an advertisement for a student job myself as a student. Can I do this on this platform? Of course. However, you must register as a company.
- What about data protection? The data is hosted in Zurich by Switch, and the platform operator has signed the data protection guidelines required by UZH. In any case, check under privacy whether the correct information has been released.
Frequently Asked Questions – Companies
- We had a customer account on the old platform. What do we need to do now? To post jobs on the new platform, you need a new customer account. Please note that this account also includes an employer profile, which gives you the opportunity to provide further information about your company.
- How do I post a job advertisement? 1. Register 2. Create a company profile 3. Jobs --> Create new job.
- Do I have to use a logo? You do not have to, but your job advertisement will be displayed more nicely in the overview.
- How large should the background image / key visuals be? They adapt to the screen size, but based on experience, a good size is 1200x330 pixels.
- Where can we find the prices? The prices are listed at https://uzhcareer.ch/de/corporate-services/.
- How long will my event be published? The event will remain published until the event date. If the registration deadline ends earlier and you want to remove the advertisement, you can do so via your account.
- How will my competition, etc. be published? An advertisement for a competition is scheduled for the 4 weeks before the deadline. This prevents long-running programs from always being listed at the top.
- What are the bank details?
Career Services
University of Zurich
Schönberggasse 15
CH-8001 Zurich
UID No. CHE-115.655.634 VAT
Payment details
Account held in the name of University of Zurich, CH-8001 Zurich
IBAN CH51 0070 0110 0001 0959 4
BIC (SWIFT) ZKBKCHZZ80A