Course | Online Career Week
4 - 6 April 2023 - Leiden University Career Event
- Date
- Tuesday 4 April 2023 - Thursday 6 April 2023
- Explanation
- This event is for all students and young alumni of Leiden University
- Address
- On location
Kickstart your Career!
How do you prepare yourself for the next step in your career? The career services of Leiden University are here to help! During the Leiden University Career Week we offer interesting workshops and events to help you get ready for that next step.
This event is for all students and young alumni of Leiden University.
Workshops 4 April
Career planning (and stress) - 13.00 – 14.00 hrs.
This workshop is part of the Leiden University Career Event and will be presented by Eva van der Meer, from Career Services.
How to get a better understanding of your career options? What can you do during your study program to create a clearer picture of a job that suits you? The idea that everyone around you has answers to these questions, can be a source of a stressful feeling. In this workshop we will talk about what career planning is and what you can do yourself to prepare yourself for that next step. We will also highlight how to deal with the pressure that can accompany this process.
For students enrolled at Leiden University and alumni up to one year after graduation. This workshop will be in English.
You can register here!
Networking - 14.30 – 15.30 hrs.
This workshop is part of the Leiden University Career Event and will be presented by Maud Albers, from Mentor Network Leiden University.
Do you get nervous thinking about networking? Are you thinking of people wearing suits, formal settings and awkward conversations? Then this workshop might change your view of what networking is and how you already have a valuable network to draw from.
This interactive workshop consists of three parts. First, we will discuss our own experiences with networking, after which we will do a ‘Live Linkedin’ session. Lastly, the Mentor Network will be introduced, and you will get the opportunity to create an account on the platform and connect with a mentor of your choice!
For students enrolled at Leiden University and alumni up to one year after graduation. This workshop will be in English.
You can register here!
How to: working as an international graduate in the Netherlands? How do I enter the Dutch labour market? - 16.00-17.00 hrs
The end of your academic career is approaching, and what now? Would you like to stay in the Netherlands, or will you move back home? Do you want to do a search internship/traineeship, or do I want to pursue a professional career? In this session, deep-dive into how to apply and work as an international student in the Netherlands. We will touch upon the dos and don'ts of the Dutch Working Place culture. What steps do you need to take to kickstart your professional career in the Netherlands, and how will you adapt to the "broodje kaas" business culture - these are all fundamental questions we will talk about during this session.
You can register here!
4 April - CV/LinkedIn-check , 14.00 – 17.00 hrs.
Have your CV and/or LinkedIn-profile checked by experts! For students enrolled at Leiden University and alumni up to one year after graduation. Location: Living Room in Student Centre Plexus, Kaiserstraat 25 in Leiden.
4 April - Photographer (CV/LinkedIn) – 14.00 – 17.00 hrs.
Have your picture taken by a professional photographer! You can use it for your CV and/or LinkedIn-profile. For students enrolled at Leiden University and alumni up to one year after graduation. Location: Living Room in Student Centre Plexus, Kaiserstraat 25 in Leiden.
4 April - Drinks 17.00 - 17.30 uur
5 - 6 April - Facultydays!
On April 5 and 6, all faculties have the opportunity to organise an additional program. Curious what your faculty has organised? Have a look at the web pages below.
(more events will follow soon)
FSW - Career College Working in Research, 5 April 15.00- 17.00 hrs.
During this CareerCollege alumni of Leiden University will talk about what it's like to be working in Research.
See for more information and registrationArchaeology - CV and Cover Letter and alumni talks, 5 April 13.00-16.30 hrs.
In the workshop we will go over what a good CV and cover letter entails. In the second part of the event we host three alumni who will talk about their respective career paths.
More information and registrationHumanities - 5 April
Think about your next stop and come to the Humanities Career Event on Wednesday 5 April (in Dutch).
Humanities Career Event 2023Campus The Hague Career Event 2023 - 5 april
This event is for all students and young alumni of the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs, Humanities and Social and Behavioural Sciences.
Meer information and registrationLeiden University Career Zone
Did you know that there is already a lot of information and tips about preparing yourself for the labour market online? Visit our website Leiden University Career Zone, here you will find: