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Career Counselings

Mannheimer For Life means that we offer lifelong and individual counseling for all our participants and alumni. You are able to book counseling sessions with one of our team members whenever there is a need in your professional life. You can consider a counseling session as a sounding board for all kind of questions related to your career development. 

  • How to book a session?

    • Please create an account in our ACO Career Center, where you enter your program and graduation year
    • Please click on "Appointments" to book your individual counseling session
    • There you can book your counseling sessions with our Career Counselors Laura and Kathrin; you can find their personal details below
    • Every session lasts 60 min and either takes place in the ACO Office in the ECD or online via MSTeams 
  • What do I need to bring or prepare for the session?

    ​​After registering for an appointment please send

    • Your CV (please upload it to your ACO Career Center Profile) 
    • Job descriptions of a job that you want to apply for
    • Any question you might have
    • If you are on LinkedIn, feel free to add your respective Career Counselor
    • Please provide us with all your information no later than 48 hours in advance to the session, to guarantee we are best prepared for you!
  • What to expect from your career counseling?

    Career counseling is your personalized space to explore and clarify your professional aspirations. Whether you're navigating a career transition, setting ambitious goals, launching a job search, refining your professional profile or getting ready for a job interview, these sessions are tailored to meet your unique needs.

    You might come with questions like:

    • What are my next career steps, and how do I achieve them?
    • How can I navigate a shift to a new industry or role?
    • What’s the best way to position myself in today’s job market?

    Together, we’ll dig into your challenges and opportunities, helping you define a clear path forward with actionable strategies.

Your Career Counselors

Laura Lehtola

Manager Career Development

Responsibilities: 

  • Programs: ESSEC & Mannheim EMBA, Mannheim EMBA, Mannheim Master of Accounting & Taxation (both Tracks), Lifelong Learning Offers
  • Industries: Hospitality, Logistics, Manufacturing, Media/Entertainment, Real Estate
  • Network Clubs: Diversity Club, Leaders of Tomorrow Club, Marketing & Sales Club, Pride Community and Women in Business Community
  • Alumni Career Counselor

Contact: career@mannheim-business-school.com

Laura's LinkedIn

Kathrin Schaaf

Coordinator Career Development

Responsibilities: 

  • Programs: Mannheim Full-Time MBA 
  • Industries: Consulting, Consumer Goods, Energy, Retail 
  • Network Clubs: Consulting Club, Impact Club, Startup Club

Contact: career@mannheim-business-school.com

Kathrin's LinkedIn

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