Completing Career Planning module

Action plan
With all this information you probably have a clear idea of which direction you would like to go, what kind of job and in what kind of organization. Or you know what you still need to be able to make a good decision.
Above all, it is advisable to draw up an action plan to actually carry out your plan.

In the Career Planning work document(s) you will find an example of an action plan that you could use to keep track of your actions. Make sure you use this as it helps to keep an overview of what you have done so far and of what you are going to do in the future. Indicate which actions you are going to take and when and, with whom, etc.
Write down targeted actions, not abstract plans. Keep the plans you make realistic, achievable and above all concrete. Think about: what information do you still need? How are you going to acquire it? Who do you need to call / speak / email? And above all: when are you going to carry out this action?

Assignment:

• Make an action plan for the goal you have in mind.
• You can work this out in the Career Planning working document, but also in a separate document.

Career Pitch
At the end of this roadmap, it is useful to use your findings in your Personal and Personal Career Profile to make a Career Pitch. This pitch is focused on the situation you are in right now. This can be a pitch for finding an internship or an entry-level job, but it can also be a pitch that is more generally aimed at obtaining information in the context of your orientation on the job market.

Assignment:

• Complete your Personal Profile and Personal Career Profile, where necessary.
• Make/write the pitch (use the information from your work document) and the tips about pitching.
• Practice, and present this pitch to someone else. Ask for feedback and tips.

Ready for the next step
The Career Services of Leiden University have developed this Career Planning module to support students in their career orientation process.
After this step-by-step plan, you have gained a lot of relevant knowledge and made various (self-reflection) assignments. We hope that all these efforts have helped you further in shaping and directing your (study) career and that you will make the transition to the job market with self-confidence and enthusiasm when you are ready.

New phase
After years of hard studying, many students look forward to the next phase in their lives. However, you may have mixed feelings about this period. You have your diploma and are happy and proud that it is over, but at the same time you may find it a difficult period. Everything will be different. The transition to this new phase in your life is not easy for everyone.

> Read more about this transition phase and 'your first job!

Career Services
Do you have any questions about this module? Feel free to make an appointment with one of the career advisors of the Career Service of your faculty. 
Please note that the Career Services also organise workshops and career events, you will find these in the workshops & events calendar. 

We wish you a lot of success with your future career!