Career Counselling

Last modified: 30. October 2024

Welcome to MATE Career Counselling!

For young adults and university students some of the most important aspects of life are understandably academics and career planning. It is natural to feel curious, uncertain or even overwhelmed regarding one or more aspects of your studies or chosen career path as you are planning your future. Sometimes all we need is a helping hand, an outside perspective or a space in which we feel comfortable and motivated to give ourselves the time to focus on figuring out the best way for us to move forward in a question related to exams, semester planning, academic lifecyles or possible career options and how to persue them.

In which areas might career counselling be useful?

• academic challenges and difficulties around learning
• learning methods and techniques
• career guidance and choosing the right path
• self-awareness, strengths and competencies
• potential for growth
• questions regarding finding a job in your field
• assitance in perfecting your CV or motivational letter
• preparing for a job interview

What is career counselling?

It's important to know that this is not psychological counselling, career counselling is informative and guiding, where the counsellor works together with the person seeking advice. The aim of career counselling is to help students be able to manage and plan their careers and academic lives more competently and independently with the support of a professional’s unbiased perspective and guidance in identifying problems and obstacles in career and life management.

Support for

• understanding your personal and professional qualities, skills and potential
• learning about education and training
• goal setting and decision making
• learning about the world of work (motivation letter and CV writing, test interview etc.).

What is the framework of career counselling?

Counselling is voluntary, free of charge and confidential.
The counselling process is 1 to 4 sessions and the exact number of sessions is determined by mutual agreement.
A counselling session lasts 45-50 minutes.

Where and when can I attend a career counselling session?

All career counselling sessions require an online booking in advance.

Szent István Campus: 2100 Gödöllő, Páter Károly utca 1., Main Building, IV. floor (attic), No. 19; every Monday and Wednesday

Buda Campus: 1118 Budapest, Villányi út 29-43., Building K, Departmental Wing, 2nd floor, Main Office, No. 207; every Tuesday and Thursday.

Online: for other campuses online consultation is available via Microsoft Teams

How can I book and appointment?

To register and make an appointment, please contact us, primarily at karrier@uni-mate.hu
Name of the counsellor: Julianna Várnai-Ihász: varnai-ihasz.julianna@uni-mate.hu

Please include your name, academic details and a brief description of your situation.
E-mails will be received and appointments will be made directly by the career adviser. You will receive a feedback within 1-2 working days of your application and - depending on the current capacity - we will try to arrange a consultation appointment within 1-2 weeks.

How can I cancel or change an appointment?

You can cancel or change your consultation appointment using the same contact details. We kindly ask you to notify us at least 24 hours before the scheduled start of the session!