Career Coach in Fürth – Online Coaching for International Professionals
Fürth is one of those cities that rewards people who actually understand their location. On its own, it’s a compact Bavarian city of 130,000 people with a distinctive industrial profile – home to Leonhard Kurz, the world leader in thin-film technology, the internationally recognised uvex group, and Germany’s toy industry capital. Not a bad starting point.
But the real picture is bigger. Fürth directly borders Nürnberg – not a 30-minute train ride, literally next door. Erlangen is 15 minutes away, and it houses Siemens’ European headquarters with tens of thousands of employees in medical technology, energy, automation, and IT. Schaeffler is 20 minutes further in Herzogenaurach. The Friedrich-Alexander University (FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg) is one of Germany’s largest research universities. Together, the Fürth–Nürnberg–Erlangen triangle forms the core of a metropolitan region of 1.3 million people and one of Bavaria’s most economically productive areas. Living in Fürth means having access to all of it.
I’m Sasha Osypenko, career and integration coach at Supported Growth. I work with international professionals, skilled specialists, and people navigating career transitions – helping them position themselves clearly and compete effectively across the full Nuremberg metropolitan region. All sessions are online, in English, German, or Ukrainian.
What the Fürth job market actually looks like
Fürth’s local economy is anchored by high-quality mid-sized companies with strong international footprints. Leonhard Kurz – world market leader in stamping foils and thin-film technology – has its global headquarters here. The uvex group exports safety equipment worldwide. Playmobil, Simba Toys, and VEDES have made Fürth Germany’s toy industry capital. The city administration is one of the larger local employers. This is not a sleepy provincial economy – it’s a diverse industrial base with companies that operate globally.
What amplifies all of this is the geography. Nürnberg is literally adjacent to Fürth – they share a tram line and you can walk between city centres. Erlangen is a 15-minute S-Bahn ride. For an internationally mobile professional, the effective job market from Fürth isn’t one city – it’s a triangle of cities with very different sectoral profiles, all within a realistic daily commute.
Preparing well for this market means understanding it at all three levels: what Fürth’s own employers look for, how Nürnberg’s larger corporate landscape works, and what it takes to compete for roles at Siemens or Schaeffler in Erlangen and Herzogenaurach. In coaching, we work through all of this based on your specific background and goals.
Who is career coaching in Fürth for?
My clients come from very different starting points. I work with people who:
– want to land a role at Leonhard Kurz, uvex, Playmobil, or the city administration and want to understand what these employers actually look for
– want to target employers in the Fürth–Nürnberg–Erlangen corridor – Siemens, Schaeffler, FAU, and beyond
– are new to Fürth or Germany and navigating an unfamiliar job market for the first time
– have strong qualifications but aren’t getting interview invitations – a specific, solvable problem
– are planning a career change and want to know which sectors in the Nuremberg metropolitan region are actually growing
– work in or want to move into technology, engineering, healthcare, or research
– are returning to work after a career break, parental leave, or relocation
All coaching takes place fully online. You book the time that fits your life and we get started.
Key employers in Fürth and the surrounding region
Leonhard Kurz – world market leader, headquartered in Fürth
Leonhard Kurz is Fürth’s largest employer and one of those genuinely rare things: a hidden champion with genuine global market leadership. The company produces stamping foils and thin-film technology used in automotive parts, packaging, books, phones, and textiles. Around 3,000 of its 5,000 global employees work at the Fürth headquarters. It’s a family-owned business with an international reach and a notably human corporate culture. For engineers, materials scientists, IT professionals, and commercial specialists, Kurz offers a combination that’s hard to find: global relevance and a non-corporate atmosphere.
uvex group – global safety equipment brand
The uvex group makes safety helmets, protective footwear, hearing protection, respiratory equipment, and sports eyewear – and exports them worldwide. Around 1,800 employees work at the Fürth site, with an annual turnover exceeding €450 million. As a fourth-generation family business with a strong international brand, uvex offers roles in product development, production, marketing, sales, and IT within a mid-sized, internationally oriented environment.
Playmobil, Simba Toys, VEDES – Germany’s toy industry capital
This is Fürth’s most distinctive economic identity. Playmobil (geobra Brandstätter), Simba Toys, and VEDES – the largest cooperative toy retailer in Europe – are all based here. This is an active, internationally competitive industry, not a historical footnote. For professionals in design, marketing, product management, logistics, purchasing, and IT, the toy industry offers an unusual combination of brand recognition, creative work, and genuine global reach.
Siemens, Schaeffler, FAU – the regional corridor as strategic advantage
This is where living in Fürth becomes genuinely powerful. Siemens’ European headquarters in Erlangen – 15 minutes away – employs tens of thousands across medical technology, energy systems, digital industries, and smart infrastructure. It’s one of the largest concentrations of engineering and technology talent in Europe. Schaeffler, the global automotive and industrial supplier, is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, 20 minutes from Fürth. FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, one of Germany’s top research universities, offers both direct employment and a dense ecosystem of research spin-offs and collaborators. In coaching, we identify which of these is the right target for your background – and build the preparation strategy accordingly.
How online coaching with me works
Every session is fully online – no commuting, no logistics. You log in and we get to work.
– Flexible scheduling: mornings, afternoons, or evenings – whatever works for your life.
– Three languages: English, German, or Ukrainian – you choose what you think in.
– The same depth as in-person: reflection, strategy, feedback, practice – all of it works just as well over video.
– Fully confidential: what we discuss stays between us.
Here’s how we work together:
1. Free 20-minute first call: We get acquainted. You describe your situation. I explain how I can help.
2. Diagnosis and goal-setting: We clarify where you are, where you want to go, and what’s in the way.
3. Individual sessions: A single session for a specific question, or a structured programme over several weeks.
4. A concrete action plan: You don’t leave with general advice. You leave with clear next steps you can act on immediately.
Results from my clients
Liliia came to coaching looking for her first job in Germany. Biology background, limited German, significant lack of professional confidence. Two months later, she had two job offers – and chose the better one. She now works as a Biological-Technical Assistant in Germany.
Olha arrived in Germany as a project manager and didn’t know how to translate her experience into something legible to local employers. After one session, she came back for full mentoring. The result: a position as Project Coordinator in Germany.
Yuliia had already received several rejections before we started. We reworked her documents, trained her interview skills – and she received four interview invitations and a job offer for a position at a German public institution.
Career coaching in Fürth – also via AVGS or Bildungsgutschein
If you’re registered with the Jobcenter Fürth or the Agentur für Arbeit, you may be able to access coaching free of charge – through the AVGS (Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein) or the Bildungsgutschein. You request the voucher from your advisor, send it to me – and we begin.
→ Full guide: How to use the Bildungsgutschein for coaching in Germany
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer career coaching in English in Fürth?
Yes – all sessions are available in English, German, or Ukrainian. Companies like Leonhard Kurz and uvex operate globally, and Siemens in Erlangen is one of the most internationally oriented employers in Germany. Coaching is equally effective in any of the three languages.
Should I also look at jobs in Nürnberg and Erlangen?
Almost certainly yes. Nürnberg is literally adjacent to Fürth – they share public transport and there’s no meaningful commute. Erlangen is 15 minutes away and home to Siemens. Schaeffler is 20 minutes in Herzogenaurach. Living in Fürth effectively means access to all three markets. In coaching, we identify which employers match your profile and build a regional strategy accordingly.
What sectors are actually hiring in Fürth and the surrounding region?
In Fürth: thin-film technology (Leonhard Kurz), safety equipment (uvex), toys and consumer goods (Playmobil, Simba, VEDES), public administration. In the wider region: technology and medical devices (Siemens Erlangen), automotive supply (Schaeffler Herzogenaurach), research and education (FAU), logistics and IT (Nürnberg).
How much does career coaching cost?
A single session costs €120. Structured programmes start at €330 for three sessions, up to €2,500 for an intensive two-month leadership programme. The first 20-minute conversation is always free and non-binding.
Can I use an AVGS or Bildungsgutschein for coaching in Fürth?
Yes, if you’re registered with Jobcenter Fürth or the local Agentur für Arbeit. Ask your advisor directly – both vouchers are available to German nationals and international residents registered in the system.
Ready to take the next step?
Fürth sits at the centre of one of Bavaria’s most productive metropolitan regions. Its own employers are stronger than most people realise – and Nürnberg, Erlangen, and Siemens are practically on the doorstep. The right preparation, and a strategy that covers the full triangle, makes this a genuinely powerful market to work with.
Book your free 20-minute first session – and let’s figure out together what would actually move things forward for you.
Sasha Osypenko is a career and integration coach at Supported Growth. She works with professionals, international talent, and people navigating career transitions – helping them position themselves clearly and move forward with confidence on the German job market. Online, in English, German, or Ukrainian.
