AVGS Job Coaching in Germany
Personalised. Thoughtful.
Funded after AVGS approval.
From the field expert Natalya Carrier.
Clearer professional positioning
Better understanding of where you fit in the German job market
If you are currently between jobs or navigating a career shift, you’re probably carrying more than just practical questions.
✓ Uncertainty in a complex job market
✓ No response to your job applications
✓ Multiple CV versions that are not effective
✓ Stress and anxiety
In situation like this, generic advice and instructions from the internet simply don’t work. You need space to think clearly, reassess your professional experience, receive support from an experienced career coach from your domain, gain practical tools, and then move forward with confidence.
A challenging job market requires thoughtful decisions, not guesswork. That is why Germany offers funded career coaching programs through the Agentur für Arbeit and Jobcenter, giving eligible job seekers access to structured, professional support during their job search.
What is AVGS?
The Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein (short for AVGS) is a government funding voucher provided by the German Jobcenter or Agentur für Arbeit. It is designed to help experts with their career challengers, covering the cost of certified professional training and career coaching.
With an AVGS voucher, job seekers who meet the eligibility requirements can get government funding for this type of coaching. This coaching is focused on improving job application strategy, CV structure, interview performance, and overall positioning within the job market.
For registered as unemployed or job-seeking in Germany, AVGS coaching offers structured, results-oriented career support.
Who This Coaching Is For
I work with accomplished professionals, especially those coming from IT and creative fields, including:
- Software engineers and testers
- UI/UX, product designers
- Tech leads, product leads, and creative leaders
- Social media and content professionals
- Specialists bridging tech, product, and creative strategy
My clients are methodical, thoughtful people who have done deep technical or creative art work and now face a transition. Not because they lack skill, but because the usual ways of finding job aren’t helping them move forward.
Who Can Apply
This coaching can support you if you are:
- ✓ Registered as job-seeking at the Agentür für Arbeit in Germany
- ✓ Returning after a longer break (such as family care time or health)
- ✓ Faced with role changes or organisational restructuring
- ✓ Preparing a transition out of self-employment
If you’re unsure whether AVGS applies, we clarify your situation realistically, based on your context.
AVGS Voucher. With or Without One?
You can reach out whether you:
- ✓ already have an AVGS voucher, or
- ✓ are still considering applying and want clarity on whether it makes sense
Once your AVGS voucher is approved, the coaching can begin. There are no upfront costs.
If you don’t have a voucher, yet are still looking for a career coach, I’m here for you.
Coach, Thinking Partner
I’m Natalya Carrier.
I bring nearly two decades of experience in the IT industry and professional learning to the coaching space, having worked with enterprises and product companies in learning management, development, design, and organizational practice. I studied Economics and Marketing, giving me foundational insight into business dynamics and client-focused structure. I am a certified Erickson Coach (ICF accredited) and have been based in Berlin since 2021, delivering coaching and mentoring in English, Ukrainian, and Russian.
In my work, I stay committed to the ideas and aspirations of each person. I believe clarity comes from honest reflection, structured thinking, and sustained support. My coaching philosophy is rooted in your context, your values, and your lived experience.
Clients often tell me that they feel truly seen and heard, that our sessions create the space for clear thinking and real forward movement. This is not about quick fixes; it’s about building a foundation for your next steps, professionally and personally.
My approach includes:
- ✓ Holding individual sessions tailored to your situation
- ✓ Prioritising your future perspective, not past blame
- ✓ Creating a secure space for deep thinking and honest decisions
- ✓ Treating you as the expert of your own life, with me as your thinking partner
- ✓ Blending coaching, mentoring, and consulting practices
- ✓ Providing individual work between sessions to support real progress
What This Coaching Can Realistically Give You
Better conversation skills
Improved communication with recruiters and employers
Reduced self-doubt
Fewer self-doubts during job applications and interviews
Actions
Decisions and actions according to your plan and priorities
For many IT and art professionals, this clarity opens real movement after long stagnation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AVGS and how do I get a voucher?
AVGS (Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein) is a voucher provided by the German employment agency (Agentur für Arbeit) or Jobcenter for career coaching and job placement services. You can apply for it through your local employment office if you meet certain criteria, such as being registered as job-seeking and some more.
How long does the coaching program last?
The program duration depends on your AVGS voucher scope. The duration is customized based on your specific career needs and goals.
Can I do coaching sessions online?
Coaching sessions are conducted online with flexible scheduling to fit your needs. This makes it convenient regardless of your location in Germany.
What makes your coaching approach different?
My coaching is fully personalised and tailored to IT and art professionals. I don’t use templated advice or generic steps. Instead, I provide custom thinking, real language for your experience, and direction that makes sense on your terms. The work adapts to you, not the other way around.
Do I need to have an AVGS voucher to start?
You can reach out whether you already have an AVGS voucher or are still considering applying. We can clarify your situation and determine if AVGS voucher makes sense for you.
If you don’t have this type of a voucher but are looking for career coaching, I’m here for you as well.
In which languages are coaching services delivered?
I deliver coaching in English, Ukrainian, and Russian languages.
My colleagues can support you in German language if necessary.
What specific results have your clients achieved through AVGS career coaching?
My clients got tangible and transformative results, including:
- Finding a new job that aligns with their values and goals.
- A clarified career plan with actionable next steps.
- Successfully making a shift from one professional direction to another.
- Updating their job search strategy to be more effective and targeted.
- Learning how to position themselves clearly and confidently in interviews.
- Successfully passed HR and technical interviews in particular companies.
- Increased confidence and reduced self-doubt throughout the job search process.
If you want a professional, grounded conversation without pressure or hype, let’s talk.
You can book a free initial call where we’ll look at your current situation and next steps together.
Whether you already have an AVGS voucher or not, this call is designed to give you direction, not obligations.
Free consultation • No obligation • Flexible scheduling