NWI-MOL412
Career Orientation (Molecular Sciences)
Course infoSchedule
Course moduleNWI-MOL412
Credits (ECTS)1
CategoryMA (Master)
Language of instructionEnglish
Offered byRadboud University; Faculty of Science; Moleculaire Wetenschappen;
Lecturer(s)
Lecturer
dr. E.R.H. van Eck
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Lecturer
B.M. Ligthart, MA
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Coordinator
B.M. Ligthart, MA
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Contactperson for the course
B.M. Ligthart, MA
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Academic year2020
Period
KW2  (02/11/2020 to 24/01/2021)
Starting block
KW2/  KW3/  KW4
Course mode
full-time
Remarks-
Registration using OSIRISYes
Course open to students from other facultiesNo
Pre-registrationNo
Waiting listYes
Placement procedure-
Aims
After taking this course you:
  • can reflect on your personal qualities, competences and ambitions.
  • can define your career goal and professional preferences.
  • know how to orientate on the labour market.
  • are able to present yourself professionally (CV, motivation letter, LinkedIn profile and during a job interview)
Content
In this course we shall focus on practicing skills that help you enter the labour market. First of all, you will find out what qualities make you unique and we will do some research on your personal career values and ambitions. Second, you shall gain knowledge about the current labour market and do some networking activities. We will discuss your options and elaborate on the variety of application processes. Finally, we will simulate an application process. You will select a vacancy, write a CV and motivation letter and an interviewer will check if you are ready for the job!


Instructional Modes

4 x 2 h (online) tutorials. 
Level

Presumed foreknowledge
Typically you take this course toward the end of your Master's programme.
Test information
Participation and completion of the assignments.
Specifics
This course (1 EC) is a mandatory element in the Master's programmes Molecular Sciences, irrespective of the chosen specialisation. Taking the course is a requirement for all students who have started their Master's programme after 28 August 2016.

Please contact Babs Ligthart (b.ligthart@ru.nl) if you already took the elective Career Orientation course (3EC).
Instructional modes
Course
Attendance MandatoryYes

Tests
Assignments and active participation
Test weight1
Test typeAssignment
OpportunitiesBlock KW2