How to prepare for your career
During your study you already get in contact with the labour market: for example via excursions or the course Academic Consultancy Training (ACT). To present yourself on this labour market, preparation is key. By gaining self-knowledge and focusing on your talents and ambitions, you increase your chances on getting the position that will really suit you. Below, you can find the steps that will help you prepare for your career.
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Step 1: Self-Reflection
Taking time to think about who you are and from which aspects you gain energy is very important in finding a position. Learn all about it here.
Step 2: Orientation
As a starter on the labour market, you have a lot of choices to make. Therefore, it is important to get to know your options. What kind of positions are there? Do I want to work at a big company, or small start-up? Should I start with a traineeship, or go directly for a job in a starting position? The sum of all these questions is: What suits me best? Here, we provide you with several options to find out what kind of career would suit you.
Step 3: Preparation
In an increasingly competitive labour market you need to be well prepared for the recruitment and selection processes adopted by employers. To do this, building a strong CV and engaging in activities that will enhance your ability to compete effectively in the graduate labour market are of importance. Here, we provide you with several options to prepare yourself well.
Step 4: Application
After completing the previous steps, you may already feel fully prepared to apply for positions on the labour market. However, before you start sending out your applications, there are some things that can help set you up for success. Here, we provide you with several options that can help you with your application.
