Course | Career Week
8-11 April - Career Days 2024
- Date
- Monday 8 April 2024 - Thursday 11 April 2024
- Explanation
- This event is for all students and young alumni of Leiden University.
- Location
- On location
How do you prepare yourself for the next step in your (study) career? The Career Services of Leiden University are here to help! During the Leiden University Career Days 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 and consists of university broad and faculty activities.
8 April – University broad event
The Old Observatory in Leiden will be the setting to boost your career on the afternoon of 8 April. Accompanied by a nice cup of coffee from The Bar Company, you will start the afternoon from 12.00 - 12.30. After, you can participate in one or more rounds of workshops and make use of the services in the lounge where professional CV and LinkedIn checkers and a photographer will be waiting for you. Costs for this afternoon are 3 EURO.
Register quickly, as there are a limited number of places available.
Workshops 8 April - Round 1: 12:30-14:00 hrs.
Dr. Fieke Harinck studied Social Psychology, got a PhD in negotiation and worked 22 years as an Assistant Professor at Leiden University. Since September 2023, she is an independent trainer and coach in the field of negotiation and communication.
In this workshop you will learn Harvard Negotiation principles to make the best of your negotiations and how you can create win-win agreements that are good for you and for the other party.
Do you want to discover your qualities and potential to excel in in a professional setting? Then join us for this workshop, designed to help you identify your unique strengths and communicate them with confidence to others, for example in the context of a job interview. This workshop is an interactive session during which we will discuss a number of methods and tools to provide you with a better understanding of your strengths, and how you can apply these in your future career. Some preparation is required for this workshop (you will receive further instructions about a week in advance).
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 can prepare yourself for it.
This interactive workshop consists of three parts. First we will discuss our experience with networking; what do you think networking looks like, do you have a network already, and what do we expect from having a ‘good’ network?
Second, we will have elevator pitch exercise. You learn about the elements of a good first impression when it comes to networking and/or job interviews/opportunities. Step by step you create your own pitch which you can use when you are at a network event, a job/internship interview, or when you meet somebody that you want to connect with professionally. If we have time, we’ll do a network bingo or Live LinkedIn.
Lastly, the Mentor Network of Leiden University will be introduced. This platform can best be described as LinkedIn with a 100% response rate. Hundreds of Leiden alumni in the working field are willing to help students and recent graduates with all of their questions. Whether you have questions about internships, professional development, career paths or a specific company, our mentors are there to help.
Workshops 8 April - Round 2: 14.00-15.30 uur
For the content of this workshop, see the Dutch page.
Sometimes it feels like everyone around you has finished three internships, two masters and had time left to do volunteer work in the summers. In short, everybody seems to be more prepared than you to start that first job. Of course this isn’t true, but it can be the source of a stressful feeling. In this workshop we will talk about the origin of the stress and you will learn how to deal better with this pressure. We will also define what your first step can be to start looking for that graduate job, internship or project.
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 can prepare yourself for it.
This interactive workshop consists of three parts. First we will discuss our experience with networking; what do you think networking looks like, do you have a network already, and what do we expect from having a ‘good’ network?
Second, we will have elevator pitch exercise. You learn about the elements of a good first impression when it comes to networking and/or job interviews/opportunities. Step by step you create your own pitch which you can use when you are at a network event, a job/internship interview, or when you meet somebody that you want to connect with professionally. If we have time, we’ll do a network bingo or Live LinkedIn.
Lastly, the Mentor Network of Leiden University will be introduced. This platform can best be described as LinkedIn with a 100% response rate. Hundreds of Leiden alumni in the working field are willing to help students and recent graduates with all of their questions. Whether you have questions about internships, professional development, career paths or a specific company, our mentors are there to help.
Workshops 8 April - Round 3: 15:30 - 17:00 hrs.
Transform your job search journey! Discover the power of ChatGPT as your Career Coach - from crafting standout resumes to acing interviews. Join this workshop for personalized tips and strategies. Elevate your career prospects with practical insights.
For the content of this workshop, see the Dutch page.
8 April – 12.00 – 17.00 uur - CV/LinkedIn-check
Have your CV and/or Linkedin profile checked by experts! For students enrolled at Leiden University and alumni up to 1 year after graduation. Location: Meridiaan Lounge, The Old Observatory, Sterrewachtlaan 11 in Leiden.
8 April - 12:00-17:00 hrs. - Photographer (CV/Linkedin)
Have your photo taken by a professional photographer. You can use this photo for your CV and/or Linkedin profile. For students enrolled at Leiden University and alumni up to 1 year after graduation. Location: Meridiaan Lounge, The Old Observatory, Sterrewachtlaan 11 in Leiden.
9 April
No physical activity this day. Immerse yourself in all the digital inspiration available! Follow Career Services on Instagram, check out the Career Zone for previously recorded webinars and inspiring career stories.
10 - 11 April - Faculty programme
On 10 and 11 April, all faculties have the opportunity to organise a complementary programme. Curious what your faculty has organised? Take a look at the web pages below (more events to follow).
Governance and Global Affairs – Campus The Hague Career Event – 10 April
Campus The Hague Career Event 2024: Job FairHumanities – Campus The Hague Career Event – 10 April
Campus The Hague Career Event 2024: Job FairHumanities – Humanities Career Event 2024 (Dutch) – 10 April
Wednesday 10 April is the time to orientate yourself on your future during the Humanities Career Event in Leiden. It promises to be an inspiring afternoon with various workshops and presentations.
Humanities Career Event 2024Law: Career Café Rechtsgeleerdheid: Bedrijfsjuristen (Dutch)
More information on de Dutch page.
Career Café Rechtsgeleerdheid: BedrijfsjuristenMedicine / LUMC – Career College ‘Working in data science” – 11 april, 15:15 - 17: 15 hrs.
Are you considering a career in data science but not sure what it really entails? Then this online Career College could help you gain insight into the career opportunities related to data science / analytics.
More information and registrationScience – Career College ‘Working in data science' – 11 April, 15:15-17:15 hrs.
Are you considering a career in data science but not sure what it really entails? Then this online Career College could help you gain insight into the career opportunities related to data science / analytics.
More information and registration