Career Orientation, Certificate | Wageningen University and Research | Wageningen, Netherlands
6 days
Duration
1500 EUR/full
1500 EUR/full
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About

If you have doubts about pursuing a job in science and find it difficult to think about which direction to go, if you cannot describe your special skills yet, or if you are not sure which is the best way to start looking for a job, the Career Orientation course at the Wageningen University and Research will be a good course for you.

Overview

At the end of the Career Orientation course at the Wageningen University and Research, the participants will:

  • know what kind of jobs they are interested in
  • will know their special skills
  • will have plan how to proceed looking for a job
  • be able to communicate their strengths and plans to others

Career Orientation aims for personal discovery and acquisition of the most inspiring job.

Programme Structure

Programme and Intended Results

  • Day 1: Motivation, Priorities, Objectives Reviews of last year, exploration of energy givers, reflection on values, determination of priorities and goalsetting, putting word to what you want when it comes to your future job.
  • Homework: Describe some of your successes, ask feedback of others on your skills.
  • Day 2: The second day we will focus on your personal skills and do many different exercises to find out about them. 
  • Homework: Describe your favourite working environment, Ask two others what they like about their working environment, 
  • Day 3: On the third day we will discuss important aspects of work- and the working place and different strategies for landing a job.
  • Homework: Do a network interview and write your CV and an application letter
  • Day 4 & 5: On this last day we will assess the CV and Job application letters 
  • Day 6: Individual coaching sessions. 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 6 days

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
  • Multiple start dates

Language

English

Credits

1 ECTS

1.5 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Career Perspectives is meant for PhD's in their third or fourth year who want to take the next step in their career and want support in defining and taking that step.

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees
  • International

    1500 EUR/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 1500 EUR for the full programme during 6 days.
  • EU/EEA

    1500 EUR/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 1500 EUR for the full programme during 6 days.
  • PhD candidates of Wageningen University with: €375
  • All other PhD candidates as well as staff of Wageningen University: €750
  • All other participants €1500

Living costs for Wageningen

700 - 800 EUR /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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