Bachelor 3
The last year of your Bachelor's programme has arrived! This year, you will be taking a course on the humanities and applying for a job is the focus of the second part of this course. You might also do an internship or study abroad. It is highly likely that you will make a decision about your Master’s studies in this year as well.
Career+ for you as a third-year Bachelor’s student
Career+ provides you with a professional preparation programme for the labour market. It is a free programme offered by the Faculty of Arts. The topics you address in the programme in the third year will help you make an informed decision about a Master’s programme and will gradually prepare you for the job application process after finishing your studies.
Career+ offers the following to you as a third-year Bachelor’s student
- Workshops
- Advisory meetings with Career Services
- Company presentations
- Guest lectures by alumni and/or representatives from organisations
- Internship information and selection
- Guides and information on internships and applying for jobs
Important
- Learn all about the options, deadlines, and regulations in your programme with a view to your future Master’s programme.
- Discuss your wishes and options with your student advisor.
- If you would like to do an internship during the third year of your Bachelor’s programme, begin applying promptly. Aim for about 5-6 months before the start date. If you would like to go abroad, set aside at least 6 months to organise everything.
- What skills would you like to develop this year?
- Be sure to set aside time for career planning in addition to your studies.
- If you have not done so already, map out your network and use it.
Workshops that may interest you
- Ready-set-go! - The “What should I do after I complete my studies?” workshop
- Using a success story to find your dream job
- Trigger me - Write a good CV and motivation letter
- How do I present myself?
What else can you do?
- Concentrate on your studies: good grades are important for many Master’s programmes.
- Apply for a position at a student or study association or organise an interesting event. Companies find the development of practical skills to be just as important as your level of academic education.
- Are you looking for a part-time job? Find one that matches with your study programme.
- Participate in activities during which you can speak with alumni or guest speakers from businesses—this allows you to discover all the kinds of positions and companies that exist.
- Visit career events.
- If you have not done so already, create a LinkedIn profile and update your CV.
- Make an appointment with Ignace de Haes Ignace.deHaes@ru.nl from Career Service to discuss your wishes, your options, and your questions or to have your CV reviewed.