During Career Day Skills, you can focus on your development over two days. On 13 April, you will attend workshops to prepare for your (first) job application, organised by the career officers at Radboud University. On 14 April, the focus will be on professional skills, with workshops from organisations in which you will work on skills that will be useful later in your career (more information about which workshops and organisations will follow). On 14 April, you can also have a professional CV or LinkedIn photo taken and have your CV checked in the Career Area.
Career Days Skills
Monday 13 April 2026, 10 am - Tuesday 14 April 2026, 6 pmCareer Area: CV check, career advice and photographer
Please note: the Career Area is only available on 14 April.
- From 11:15 to 14:15 hrs: have your CV checked or ask one of the career officers your career questions.
- From 12:00 to 14:00 hrs: have a professional profile photo taken (free of charge) for your CV or LinkedIn page.
No registration is required for the Area. Just drop by! You can find us in the Elinor Ostrom Building between the stairs and the walkway on the first floor.
Would you like to see what participating (and other) organisations have to offer in advance? You can find more information and interesting events and vacancies via the Radboud Career Platform.
Monday 13 April: Application & Career Start
On the first day of Career Days Skills, you can participate in one of the workshops to prepare for your (first) job application.
In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how the job application process works, practice making a strong first impression, handling tough questions, and non-verbal communication, so you can confidently approach your next job interview.
In this workshop, you will learn how to search effectively for an internship or job, make use of your network and tools like job websites and LinkedIn, and receive practical tips to increase your chances of finding the right position.
In this interactive workshop, you will learn how to write a professional CV that meets Dutch recruitment standards, discover what employers look for, practice giving and receiving peer feedback, and gain insight into how recruiters and AI are used in candidate selection.
In this interactive workshop, you will learn how to build and maintain a professional network both online and offline, how LinkedIn can help you connect with the right people, what to include on your profile, and how to network effectively to create opportunities now and in the future.
In this workshop, you will learn step by step how to write a compelling cover letter, focusing on do’s and don’ts, the use of AI, and giving and receiving peer feedback.
“Not knowing” is a normal part of life, but it can feel unsettling when you’re unsure which study programme or career path to choose, and by taking time to reflect on this uncertainty—with support from the wise insights of ancient philosophers—you can find confidence in both the present and the future.
In this workshop, you will discover how (Generative) AI can support you as your digital job coach.
In this workshop, you will map out your key strengths, helping you find an internship or job that suits you and highlight your strengths in your application.
- When
- Monday 13 April 2026, 10 am - Tuesday 14 April 2026, 6 pm
- Location
- Elinor Ostrom building
- Organisation
- Career Service
