CEU Career Services Office

Join us for a half-day interactive workshop where we’ll share the latest insights from our knowledge database, explore real-world case studies and engage in hands-on group activities, untangling fundraising strategies, innovative messaging and campaigning. Through a group activity we have planned for you, you will also have the chance to win some additional ECDA materials! Regardless of your experience level, this workshop will equip you to craft powerful messages and make a greater impact in any activism or professional context you pursue tomorrow!
Register by October 7th on Handshake - https://buff.ly/3Y1wC0o

United Nations Academic Impact and MCN present to elevate undergraduate leadership for the Sustainable Development Goals. Central European University is one of 280+ campuses across 48 nations selected to host Millennium Fellows this year. 17 CEU undergraduates were selected as Millennium Fellows – marking the first cohort at CEU and the first in Austria. We warmly congratulate our newly selected Millennium Fellows!

A big congratulations to all CEU students graduating today! You should be so proud of how far you have come and how much you have achieved. May your future be as bright as your aspirations .

Great news! Central European University is now partnering with Handshake, our new career management platform, to help you discover new career paths and find jobs and internships.

We are the first university in Austria on Handshake, and we have a growing network of employer partners for you to explore. On Handshake, you will be able to book career consultations with us, register for events hosted by employers and CEU Career Services, as well as apply for opportunities posted by our employer partners.

If you are a student, you should be able to activate your account by using CEU's single sign-on. If you are alumni, you will need to register and get verified before you can book an appointment. Register here: https://buff.ly/3R9ryTY

Currently, the UNEP HR team is organizing Zoom webinars for students and alumni from European universities with a large number of international students from underrepresented regions about the Young Talent Pipeline initiative, UNEP's working modalities, and inviting UNEP staff members to share their experiences working at the organization. Each webinar lasts for 60 minutes and includes a 40-minute presentation followed by 20 minutes for questions and answers.

For more information, click here: https://buff.ly/3UxODkj

Can you explain your dissertation to a stranger in 3 minutes? Can you convince your manager to support your new idea? Can you pitch yourself to an new employer during an interview?

Being able to talk about yourself, communicate your ideas, and persuade others, in clear and conscience language is an important skill, not only for the workplace but for life in general. And like all skills, it takes knowledge and practice to perfect.

During this workshop you'll learn why being able to give an elevator pitch is a vital skill for your career progression, and how you can prepare and practice your communication.
Attendance is strongly encouraged for those wanting to take part in the 3-minute thesis competition! Register here to attend: https://buff.ly/3PvxXIv

CEU is thrilled to welcome John Hewko, General Secretary and CEO of Rotary International, for a discussion on international development, executive leadership in the third sector, and his remarkable career journey. You will gain valuable insights into leadership within a global context and explore emerging trends that are shaping the future of international development.

This event is in person only, on campus in Vienna, for current CEU students and alumni.

If you wish to be considered for participation, please fill this short application form by Sunday, March 31, 2024, 11:59 pm: https://buff.ly/490Mfru . Selected participants will be notified by Friday, April 5. Location information will be sent out to selected participants only.

180 Degrees Consulting works on innovative, practical and sustainable solutions for non-profits and socially-conscious organisations. Student consultants get to make a difference by improving the way these organisations operate and helping them master strategic challenges while receiving valuable individual coaching and feedback from experts in the field of consulting.

During this session you will learn more about:
-The student consultant application process, timeline, and desired qualifications
-Responsibilities of and professional development opportunities for student consultants
-Examples of past projects that student consultants contributed to

Register to attend here: https://buff.ly/4a8c1uy

During this event, you will get a unique opportunity to get a glimpse of the inspiring career of Stephanie Cox. Born in Sidney Australia, Stephanie has lived in Austria since she was a child, and studied cultural and social anthropology with a focus on economic and organizational anthropology at the University of Vienna.

At the age of 28, Stephanie served as a Member of Parliament (2017-2019), in the role of Spokesperson for Digitalization, Education and Equality. Since September 2022, Stephanie has been the Children and Youth Lead for Ashoka, with a mission to empower every young person to self-identify as a Changemaker.

During this talk, Stephanie will share her experiences as a Member of Parliament, entrepreneur and consultant, and she is open to answering questions you might have regarding her career, motivations or priorities. Please submit your questions to Stephanie on the sign-up form: https://buff.ly/4c3aeJ6

CEU's Career Services is hosting representatives from IOM Austria Regional Office for South-Eastern Europe, Eastern Europe and Central Asia for an on-campus info session and Q&A.

Please register here: https://buff.ly/3uOU3yf

A regional office (RO) was established in Vienna in 2011. Over the past decade and more it has assisted country missions and Sub-regional offices in their response to a myriad of migration-related challenges, including those related to conflict, poverty, pandemic and climate change. In 2023 a Ukraine support office was established in Vienna to provide intensified and focused support to the massive humanitarian operation in Ukraine.

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, and a valuable tool for conducting career research, making professional connections, and finding vacancies in your area of interest. Join this session to learn how to use this tool effectively!

This workshop is for CEU Students and Alumni who are new to LinkedIn, but also appropriate for you if you already use LinkedIn as a research and job search tool and you would like to refine your game. Register to attend here: https://buff.ly/3SBDv4R

Join us on March 1st for this virtual Employer Presentation with PPMI! Register here to attend: https://buff.ly/3utTc6b

You'll hear from Hedvika Janeckova (GENS ’16), Research Manager at PPMI, and Milda Vyšniauskaitė, HR Generalist, about the following topics:
-What PPMI is and what it means to work at PPMI
-Gender, equality, and social affairs perspective: Hedvika’s team and projects
-What kind of skills and competences PPMI is looking for in the future employees & the recruitment process

Building and learning from a professional network plays a pivotal role in one's career development. Join CEU Career Services for a brief workshop on how to begin developing your network and utilizing informational interviews to gain an insider’s perspective into a particular field or position. This workshop aims to equip you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to reach out to organizations and professionals of interest.

Please register in advance here: https://buff.ly/3SPrav0

The concept of leadership takes on different meanings from culture to culture. In fact, the word "leadership" doesn't always easily translate into other languages. Regardless, we all agree that leadership is a multidimensional set of actions and behaviors. In your Schwarzman Scholars application, or other professional or academic applications, it can be important to see a demonstration of your leadership. Beyond the titles, roles, and recognitions, leaders have to show that they care for the communities they serve. This requires a strong command of empathy and curiosity best illustrated by an exemplary character that draws from lived experiences of leading.

During this session, an admissions representative for Schwarzman Scholars will lead a presentation and discussion to unpack the chaos and distill all this into a compelling set of concepts that can be framed in a Schwarzman Scholars application and in other types of applications (jobs, graduate school, other competitive fellowships.) You don't want to miss this discussion!

This event is on campus. Please register here: https://buff.ly/48ZAPoI

Schwarzman Scholars is an unparalleled graduate program, designed to ready the next generation of leaders to drive change. It is anchored in a fully-funded 10-month Master’s Degree in Global Affairs at Beijing’s Tsinghua University. The experience encompasses unique opportunities in and outside the classroom, providing Scholars with extensive leadership training, a network of senior mentors, opportunities to engage in high-level interactions with Chinese leaders and visiting speakers, optional internships, career development guidance, and travel seminars around China. Scholars learn about China’s importance on the global stage through a rigorous and dynamic core curriculum, delivered by world-class faculty and guest speakers.

Every year, Schwarzman Scholars selects a new class that represents the world’s next generation of leaders — individuals with open minds and limitless potential who will serve to deepen understanding between China and the rest of the world.

In our search for the next generation of leaders, we invite you to join us for an information session to learn about this one-year, fully-funded Master of Global Affairs degree program.

This event is on campus. Please register here: https://buff.ly/491Az8C

Back by popular demand! In this online Q&A, Rouven Sperlin from Berlin Partner will answer your questions about career pathways in Berlin and Germany for early career international graduates.

Please register here to get the Zoom link before the event: https://buff.ly/3usRXnw

Rouven Sperling is project manager for international talent at Berlin Partner. He studied in Freiburg and London and has been working in the field of career guidance for almost 20 years. During his professional career, he supervised and initiated Career Services at various universities and served as President of the Career Service Network Germany. In his professional practice, he deals with all issues related to careers, business and talent.

Berlin Partner fosters the status of Berlin as a creative metropolis, as a start-up hub, as a place for innovative research and science. Berlin Partner is playing a vital part in making Berlin one of the most dynamic economic regions in Germany.

CEU's Career Services Office is looking forward to hosting an OSCE representative for an online info session and Q&A on February 9th 2024.

During this session you will learn more about:
-The work of the OSCE and the prominent areas of expertise
-Types of early-career positions at OSCE
-Tips for preparing a quality application
-Vacancies at OSCE are open for competition only amongst nationals of its 57 participating States.

To register to attend - follow this link: https://buff.ly/48OBw43

Did you know that Career Services offers dedicated appointments for CEU Students to review your Application Materials? We offer 20-minute sessions focused on reviewing your CV, Motivation Letter, Personal Statements, and more. Check our our website to book your appointment! https://buff.ly/3HnMpxz

Opportunity for interested CEU Students! The pioneering project Partnerships for Progress: Combatting Poverty and Social Exclusion will be receiving applications until January 27, 2024! Follow this link to apply: https://buff.ly/4aZPfqb

You can participate in and contribute to this pioneering buddy program which connects persons experiencing homelessness with university students. Its mission is to combat social exclusion effectively and sustainably through facilitated mutual learning in a safe environment while building on the empowerment of those directly concerned.

All degree levels and programs are encouraged to apply! Speaking German is a plus but not required. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to write to [email protected]

Wishing all a wonderful and restful holiday break, and we look forward to seeing you again in the new year!

If you are looking to do some career development over the holidays, check out our guide on the website! https://buff.ly/46TTTCQ

Last week, the CEU Career Services Office hosted the Austrian Business Agency's (ABA) Info Session, where over 90 students and alumni joined us for the event.

Angelika Köpf, Key Account International Students at ABA, presented on options regarding working while studying, doing a traineeship, or working full-time after graduation in Austria.

Thank you to Angelika for the presentation and to all those who attended! Interested in this topic? Keep an eye out for more events like this in the future!

Are you interested in the idea of degrowth? Do you want to gain real-world experience of degrowth in action?

The Career Services Office (CSO) has partnered with Degrowth Vienna and commonroom to offer CEU students the opportunity to develop their skills and experience in community engagement.

This project will enable 12 students to deepen their knowledge of degrowth, practice their creative thinking and problem solving, develop essential team-working skills, and help a Vienna-based NGO spread awareness of “degrowth”.

To find out more and apply take a look at CareerNext: https://buff.ly/3srUHkg

Are you thinking of working in Germany after your time at CEU? Then join us on November 15 to learn all about what Berlin has to offer as a hub for international organizations, NGOs, and private sector companies. You will also learn about what makes the German job market different in terms of employer expectations, vacancies, and applications, and about immigration requirements. There will be a Q&A after the presentation.

To find out more and register, click here: https://buff.ly/49hJKCv

Join us on November 8 to learn all about the United Nations Development Program (UNDP)!

UNDP helps countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities, and to build resilience to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

During this online event you'll learn all about UNDP's early-career opportunities for current CEU students and recent graduates, plus useful insights and information on available positions and practical tips for a successful application.

After a brief presentation, there will be time for Q&A, so come prepared with questions!

To sign up, click here: https://buff.ly/49hz5b0

Are you an undergraduate interested in growing as a leader? Are you excited about taking your social impact work to the next level? Do you want to make the UN Sustainable Development Goals your own?

Run by United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) and the Millennium Campus Network (MCN), the Millennium Fellowship is an international leadership development program through which undergraduate students help to further SDGs in their communities.

At this info session led by the CEU Careers Office, you will learn about this selective semester-long leadership development program that convenes, challenges, and celebrates bold student leadership to help achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals.

As a Millennium Fellow, you will hone your skills, take concrete action, and earn a certificate of recognition from United Nations Academic Impact and MCN.

Past Millennium Fellows have earned the Rhodes Scholarship and won an Academy Award. Come learn how you can take part in this extraordinary movement of young social impact leaders committed to making the Sustainable Development Goals reality by 2030.

For more info and to sign up, click here: https://buff.ly/46VLEq8

Note: to be eligible to apply, you must be an enrolled undergraduate student between August - December 2024.