Leiden University’s Career Services advise students and recent graduates about the transition from study to first job. They also offer guidance on study choice and career questions related to the bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes. Each faculty has its own Career Services.
You can go there for:

• study choice advice (also about switching studies)
• career advice
• internship advice
• choice of master’s programme and career opportunities
• career tests
• information on career orientation and applying for jobs
• workshops
• CV and cover letter check
• informational meetings

The Leiden University Career Zone is the ultimate website for Leiden University students and alumni who want support in their (study) careers. You will find advice, information, (career) tests and tools about (study) career planning, career opportunities with your study programme, labour market orientation, applying for jobs, the alumni Mentor Network, the job portal, workshops and events, and Career Services.

Already graduated? One of the ways in which Leiden University can help you find a suitable job is by unleashing the knowledge and experience of our alumni, through the Leiden University Mentor Network. This online platform makes it easy to get in touch with experienced alumni in your chosen field and ask them for advice on career choices and opportunities. You can also ask a mentor if you want to know more about a particular organisation and how it works.

Study associations are a great way to find out about the future labour market. In fact, they regularly organise activities about the professional field related to your study programme. These can include career days, get-togethers, lectures and excursions to companies.

Will is a student at the bachelor's programme Dutch Studies. Moving here challenged him in several ways: living in a new country, mastering a new language and… still learning new skills! What's next? Maybe a master’s in Media or Dutch Language. He will remain the performer he wanted to be as a kid. Maybe not on a stage and in the spotlights. But there are many ways to entertain people and tell a story.

Leonor wants to raise awareness about the topic of disability. She has always been interested in and concerned about the world around her. Since she broke her back and became disabled herself, she’s been on a mission to educate and train people on this theme. She has already created some workshops at the university and wants to continue her career at Leiden University. Originally from Portugal, Leonor decided to study abroad in the Netherlands. At first, she felt like a donkey looking at the palace, as the study of International Relations and Organisations wasn’t the right fit for her. She switched to Humanities and continues her studies in International Studies.