Career Day (Karrieretag) Essen
09. September 2025 | Job fair with lectures, coaching, application check and photo shoot | regional Fair

The Career Day in Essen is a hands-on career fair that has established itself as a central hub for career orientation, professional development, and networking. It serves not only as a meeting point for job seekers and employers, but also as a navigation aid in the complex world of job applications and career planning.
The event targets graduates, young professionals, specialists and executives, as well as career changers who are looking for new opportunities or planning their next career step.
Held twice a year at the renowned Philharmonie Essen Conference Center, the fair benefits from a centrally located venue with modern infrastructure and excellent transport connections. Its close proximity to Essen’s main train station makes it easily accessible both from within the city and across the entire Ruhr region. The historic building, known for its cultural significance and outstanding acoustics, provides a professional yet inspiring atmosphere.
The event is organized by HR Veranstaltungsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG, one of Germany’s leading providers of career fairs. With many years of experience and a strong presence across the country, the company creates powerful platforms for interaction between employers and potential candidates – in Essen and in numerous other cities.
The Essen Career Day focuses on practical support for professional development. Its key themes include job applications, career opportunities, further training, and career planning. A diverse program of expert talks, coaching sessions, and panel discussions provides in-depth information and actionable advice.
Additional services include one-on-one application coaching, a free CV and application document check, and a professional photo shoot with a complimentary application photo.
A standout feature of the fair is the opportunity for personal, eye-level conversations with recruiters, creating real career opportunities.
Participating companies represent a wide range of industries – from manufacturing, retail, IT, and engineering to healthcare, logistics, and public services. This diversity offers attendees valuable insight into current trends and developments in the job market.
At the heart of the fair are concrete job openings, internships, trainee programs, and opportunities for continuing education.
The Essen Career Day is part of a nationwide series of events held regularly in several German cities, attracting thousands of visitors each year. The fair is a targeted, high-quality career platform. With its clear structure, diverse offerings, and direct value for both attendees and employers, the Essen Career Day provides the ideal setting for shaping a successful professional future – for anyone looking to actively advance their career.
The Career Day (Karrieretag) will take place on Tuesday, 09. September 2025 in Essen.
09.09.2025 - 09.09.2025*
Tuesday, 1 day
open from 10:00 to 17:00 h
Audience:
publicly accessible
Free admission
Cycle:
half-yearly
Local time:
14:00 h (UTC +02:00)
Fair location:
Philharmonie,Huyssenallee 55, 45128 Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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HR Veranstaltungsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG
Erftstr. 15-17
50933 Cologne, Germany
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www.karrieretag.org
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Fair location:
Philharmonie,Huyssenallee 55, 45128 Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Product groups: application coaching, CV checks, expert talks, information on further training, internships, job offers, personal discussions with HR managers, professional application photos, specialist lectures, trainee programs, …
Disclaimer: No responsibility is taken for the correctness of this information. Errors and alterations excepted! Fair dates and exhibition sites are subject to change by the respective trade fair organiser.
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FAQ
Where does the Career Day (Karrieretag) taking place?
The Career Day (Karrieretag) fair takes place in Essen, at the Philharmonie.
When is the Career Day (Karrieretag) taking place?
Visit the Career Day (Karrieretag) from 09. September 2025.
How often does the Career Day (Karrieretag) take place?
The Career Day (Karrieretag) takes place half-yearly.
What kind of fair is the Career Day (Karrieretag)?
The Career Day (Karrieretag) is an exhibition for Careers, Contact Forums and Job.
What are the opening hours of the Career Day (Karrieretag) in Essen?
Opening hours: open from 10:00 to 17:00 h
Update: 06.08.2025 23:27