Bachelor 2

Test yourself: what sort of person are you? What do you like?

When looking for the right job, it’s important to know the following about yourself:

• What sort of person are you
• What are you good at
• What do you like to do

If you know yourself well, you can make the right choices during your studies, which in turn will help you on your way to the ideal job.

Take the Personality test Take the Career test

Choose the right electives / minors

Consider carefully which electives and minors you want to follow.

• Take a look at the options in the e-prospectus.
• Attend information sessions about how to best use your electives space.
• Consult your study advisor.

Visit job fairs and job market conferences

Your study association, faculty and/or study programme organises job fairs and job market conferences every year. During these events, you can start gathering information about career options and get in touch with employers. You can also have your CV checked, follow challenging workshops and perhaps even speed date with companies about future job opportunities.

• Take a look in your faculty or study programme agenda
• Visit the websites of study associations / job market organisations.

Develop your job skills

Be an active member of your study/student/sport/volunteer association by getting involved in committees or on boards. Look for a position or role that appeals to you, for example organising a study trip, congress or social event. This  can help you develop your job skills, for example team work, planning, problem solving and communication.

Become an active association member Employability Skills

Gain relevant experience

A part-time time job or volunteer work, in an area relevant to your studies, is a good idea. You’ll gain practical experience which will be a great asset when you come to look for a job.

LU Job Portal Volunteer work

Plan your search for an internship

If you want to do an internship during your Bachelor programme, start searching for a place as early as possible. It can take some time.

• Ask your study advisor or internship coordinator for advice on finding an internship and what you need to arrange.
• Take a look at job vacancies via the LU Job Portal.

LU job portal

Plan a period of study abroad

Are you interested in studying abroad? If you want to make this a reality, start planning at least one year in advance. You need to consider application procedures, finances, accommodation and a number of other aspects.

Read more about studying abroad

Develop job application skills

Knowing how to formulate your CV and LinkedIn profile well, how to write a good application letter, and what questions you should anticipate in a job interview takes time and preparation. Develop you job application skills in order to increase your chances of getting an internship, part-time job, volunteer work, place on a Master programme or your first job.
Read more about applying for jobs in the LU Career Zone.

• Draw up a CV
• Make a LinkedIn profile
• Prepare for a job interview
• Prepare for an assessment

Application skills Workshop job application