At the Hertie School, we provide a dynamic platform for organisations to connect with our community of talented students and graduates. Whether you're looking to hire for internships, full-time roles, or are interested in building your employer brand through career fairs and project courses, there are numerous ways to engage with the next generation of skilled professionals.
Our students and alumni are equipped with interdisciplinary expertise, practical experience, and a commitment to addressing today’s complex challenges, making them a valuable asset to any team. Explore the possibilities to tap into the Hertie School talent pool!
The Hertie School's Professional Year Programme offers your organisation the opportunity to engage talented students for 9 to 15 months. During this time, students pause their studies to gain practical experience and return to their academic journey with valuable insights from the workplace.
As a partner, you gain valuable insights from fresh perspectives while supporting their professional growth. Our collaborations span the private, public, and civil society sectors, providing opportunities for mutual benefit and development.To explore more about our current partners and their involvement, visit our Partner Page or read this fact sheet.
Next steps: Interested in hiring a student for a Professional Year? Please contact the team on careerdevelopment[at]hertie-school[dot]org
The Hertie School’s Summer Internship Programme connects your organisation with talented students seeking real-world experience. These internships, completed between their first and second years, often lead to collaborations on master theses addressing your institution's key challenges.
We partner with organisations across all sectors. While students secure their own internships, our Career Development office offers support in sharing opportunities with students. To explore more about our current partners and their involvement, visit our Partner Page.
Next steps: For more details on hosting an intern, please contact the team on careerdevelopment[at]hertie-school[dot]org
The Hertie School invites you to our Annual Career Fair! Our diverse group of students and alumni come from all five programmes: the Master of Public Policy, Master of International Affairs, Master of Data Science for Public Policy, Executive Master of Public Administration, and our Doctoral Programme in Governance. Representing a truly international student body, our participants hail from various countries, bringing global perspectives and unique insights. Executive students typically have 5-10 years of work experience, second-year students are ready to enter the job market, and first-year students are actively seeking internships, student jobs, or Professional Year positions. We are particularly interested in featuring English-speaking employers.
The Fair is free for non-profits and public sector organisations, with a fee for private sector companies. Enjoy networking opportunities with coffee, cake, drinks, and snacks provided.
Next steps: For more informatino and if you would like to join the fair, please contact the career development team at careerdevelopment@hertie-school.com
Promote your organisation and engage with our talented students and alumni by posting job opportunities on our internal job platform, Hertie Connect. Whether you’re offering entry-level positions, internships, student jobs, or Professional Year opportunities, our platform connects you directly with a diverse pool of students and alumni. Create a dedicated partner profile to post job listings directly, or simply send your job descriptions via email.
Next steps: To post jobs or register as a partner, contact us at careerdevelopment[at]hertie-school[dot]org or create your profile on Hertie Connect. We’re here to support you throughout the process.
Our graduates are ready to lead and shape the future, and we are proud to share their profiles with the global community and potential employers. Explore their bios in our yearly CV Book and connect with these exceptional future professionals. Get to know our recent graduates, view their profiles, and see how they can contribute to your organisation. We are excited to introduce you to these remarkable individuals ready to make a difference.
Next steps: You can check out our CV Book page and if you would like to either submit a job opening or connect with a specific graduate please reach out to alumnirelations[at]hertie-school[dot]org
Through the Hertie School Policy Lab, Hertie School students engage in hands-on learning experiences that tackle real-world policy and governance challenges. Whether through semester-long Project Courses or intensive two-day Policy Sprints, students work directly with external organisations to address complex issues.
These learning experiences are a great way to expose students to real world problems while addressing key challenges in your organisation. As a partner, you can define the challenges, mentor students, and provide feedback on their proposals.
Next steps: If your organisation would like to engage in a semester-long Project Course or a two-day Policy Sprint at Hertie please reach out to policylab[at]hertie-school[dot]org
