Career Day - Student information
On Tuesday 4 February 2025, Student Career Services organises the next WUR Career Day. The aim of the Career Day is to provide a platform where students, PhD candidates and recent graduates can meet employers from different sectors. The event is an ideal opportunity to network and to learn more about the attending organisations. And it is an excellent chance to meet your future employer / internship organisation!
Date | 4 February 2025 |
Time | 13:00-17:00h |
Location | Wageningen Campus: Orion, Forum |
For whom | All Wageningen University students, graduates, PhD candidates |
Registration
You can sign up for the event via the WUR Career Platform (Jobteaser). Here, you can sign up for the main event & the 1-1 interviews with employers.
Programme & attending organisations
Find out which organisations you'll be able to meet, network with and have an interview with.
How to prepare yourself for the WUR Career Day
The following steps will help you to prepare yourself for the Career Day and to get the most out of your attendance:
Go to the preparation events
Prepare yourself for the career fair and/or interviews by attending our career events:
- Preparation workshop for the Career Day | date t.b.a.
- Career events
Update your CV
Update your CV, upload it to the Career Platform (Jobteaser) and bring a printed copy with you to the event. This enables organisations to easily connect with you.
If you don’t want to or can’t bring your printed CV with you (e.g. for sustainability reasons), you can also use your digital LinkedIn business card (see below).
Checklist:
- CV checklist & guide
- Training CV writing | date t.b.a.
- CV check event | date t.b.a.
- CV check | Submit your CV online
Update your LinkedIn
Update your LinkedIn profile and learn how to use your digital LinkedIn business card (QR code) at the event, this way you can stay connected with the employers after the event as well.
Checklist:
Create an introduction pitch & Know your strengths
Create an introduction pitch and know your strengths to introduce yourself well to employers. Make sure to keep it natural and not too rehearsed.
Checklist:
- Introduction pitch guide
- Workshop Discover your Qualities | date t.b.a.
- List with professional skills for inspiration
Get to know attending employers
Create a list of organisations you want to meet at the Career Fair and/or subscribe for their 1-1 interviews:
- Discover the participating employers: go to the main Career Day event on the WUR Career Platform
Prepare questions to ask employers at the career fair
Prepare questions to ask employers to help start the conversation.
We have listed several example questions that can help you:
- View list with example questions
- Workshop How to network | date t.b.a.
Prepare for the 1-1 orientation interview(s)
During the WUR Career Day, some organisations have the option to have a 1-1 orientation interview with them. Prepare yourself as if you would go to an interview for a position.
- Interview Preperation guide
- Introduction Pitch guide
- Workshop Discover your Qualities | date t.b.a.
- List with professional skills for inspiration
- Workshop How to network | date t.b.a.
- Practice a job interview | date t.b.a.
Some organisations get a lot of interview applications and may choose to do a group session instead. The following tips help you prepare for this session:
- Have a close look at the website of the organisation, research them, show your genuine interest
- Ask yourself: What type of job/tasks would be interested in?
- Prepare an introduction pitch
- Prepare specific questions about the work of the organisation, this will help you stand out.
Please note:
- You need to sign up separately for the 1-1 interviews. Deadline interview registration: 27 January 2025, 23:55h.
- A registration to an interview does not guarantee an invite for an interview.
- Employers are responsible for the invites and the follow up for the interviews. Student Career Services is not involved in this process, so we do not know the status of your possible invite.
Tip:
If you applied for an interview but haven’t heard from the organisation on the day of the event, we advise you to walk by their stand at the career fair to network with the organisation there. This way, you can still ask all of your questions/get more info about the organisation.
What should you do if you quickly feel overwhelmed at big events like the Career Day?
- Only go to the employers of your interest (create a list of employers and map out your day)
- Attend the event early, directly at 13:00 as it is more quiet at the beginning, or at the end of the event between 16:00-17:00.
- Apply for 1-1 interviews instead of going to the career fair as this is more personal
- Start small/Warm up first: Begin with casual conversations to build confidence before heading to your preferred employers (this can also be small talk with your peers).
- Take breaks: Step outside, breathe, and recharge when needed.
- Ask for help from Student Career Services. We're here to support you!