Leiden University Career Services

SURVEY INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS!

Do you or did you study at a Dutch university (research university or university of applied sciences) as an international?

We are researching the reasons why international students decide to stay or leave after graduation. We are also interested in the challenges alumni face and what helps them find a suitable job and feel at home in the Netherlands. Your input will help universities and other stakeholders to best accommodate international talent like you.

Please share your experience in this short (5-10 minutes), anonymous questionnaire. By completing it you can win one of the three €30 gift cards (VVV/Amazon). Thank you very much for your time and participation! Please fill in the questionnaire here: https://www.research.net/r/stayingNL

Best regards,
Nuffic & Leiden University Career Services

WORKSHOP OVERVIEW!

The coming two weeks are the last two weeks of the current semester and we have three more workshops coming up. Interested in one of our workshops? All current students and alumni up to one year after graduating can sign up via our workshop calendar! (https://www.student.universiteitleiden.nl/cursussen?cf=geesteswetenschappen&cd=colonial-and-global-history-research-ma)

LOOKING BACK AT THE D&I CAREER SESSION 2023

We would like to thank all participants, our panel, and our moderator for the great D&I Career Session last week. We hope all of you took home some ideas and advice that will help you in the future. Would you like to learn more about diversity and inclusion? Or do you have another question for the Career Services? You can find more information about a wide range of topic on our Career Zone via the link in our bio!

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PANEL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENT
D&I Career Session - Hybrid (online & at Pieter de la Court-building, Leiden), June 15th 15:00 - 17:00

Sign up via: https://www.student.universiteitleiden.nl/en/events/2023/06/diversity--inclusion-career-session?cf=humanities&cd=colonial-and-global-history-research-ma -jeckmans-board-member-at-workplace-pride-product-manager-at-ing

Sophie Jeckmans underwent a social transition in 2017 while working at ING to find her true gender identity. Even though she didn't want to make a big deal out of it, she noticed her story inspired people. In 2020 she got into contact with Workplace Pride and since joined this foundation as a board member and community lead for the trans+ Pride community. She's driven by her purpose to foster spaces where everyone can be fully themselves at ease. She once was asked "You're standing in the spotlight, but you don't want to be. Isn't that ironic?" It is, but if me standing in the spotlight means someone else can live their lives without having said spotlight, it's worth it. She mainly speaks out of own lived experience, but has stories from others as well. These stories are the foundation to talk about topics as intersectionality, psychological safetey and allyship."

PANEL MEMBERS ANNOUNCEMENT
D&I Career Session - Hybrid (online & at Pieter de la Court-building, Leiden), June 15th 15:00 - 17:00

Sign up via: https://www.student.universiteitleiden.nl/en/events/2023/06/diversity--inclusion-career-session/

Arthur Kibbelaar - Strategic Advisor Diversity & Inclusion Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken | Diplomat

"My professional career in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs over 20 years has predominantly been in international affairs and diplomacy representing the Kingdom of the Netherlands in different capacities. Subsequently I have also been employed as the Director of Foreign Relations of the Government of Curacao and worked as the Political Advisor to the Force Commander in the United Nations Peacekeeping operation in Mali (MINUSMA). Currently I am the Strategic Advisor of Diversity and Inclusion at the MFA.

I have had a broad range of international diplomatic engagements. I worked over three continents: Europe, Africa, and The Americas. The additional areas of focus in my career next to the political and multilateral policy are culture and development. These experiences have shaped and expanded my scope and were at best intertwined. In addition of my diplomatic career it has been crucial for me to remain connected with the civil society conversations on the human condition in the world. I have actively contributed to debates and conversations on matters of the arts & culture, security & development, colonialism, LGBTQ, racism, slavery and cultural diversity."

PANEL MEMBERS ANNOUNCEMENT
D&I Career Session - Hybrid (online & at Pieter de la Court-building, Leiden), June 15th 15:00 - 17:00

Sign up via: https://www.student.universiteitleiden.nl/en/events/2023/06/diversity--inclusion-career-session

Melvin Tjoe Nij - Founder People | D&I Expert
Born in Amsterdam, lived in Suriname, a networker pur sang. Whilst being the owner of a financial consultancy firm, Melvin became aware in networking of the fact that he was not part of a very diverse population and reacted by founding The Other Network (TON) in 2004. TON aimed for more visibility of the advantages of cultural diversity in Dutch businesses. Soon after this Melvin founded Young Global People.

Global People is the biggest online community for multicultural talent in the Netherlands. The platform aims for the connection between business, multicultural student associations and highly educated candidates for vacancies, events and sharing knowledge and skills. In both initiatives unifying multicultural Netherlands is the central aim. His favourite motto is “United we stand, divided we fall!” and all his work contributes to this.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Registration is now open for our D&I Career Session on June 15th. During this session, we will focus on the importance of Diversity and Inclusion in the current job market. Would you like to learn more about these themes? Sign up via https://www.student.universiteitleiden.nl/en/events/2023/06/diversity--inclusion-career-session?cf=humanities&cd=colonial-and-global-history-research-ma!

WORKING IN THE NETHERLANDS FOR NON-EU STUDENTS

If you are a non-EU student/graduate and you are thinking about (starting) your career in the Netherlands during your studies or after graduation, you might have a lot of questions about the official rules and regulations. Or about the habits and do’s and don’ts in the Dutch working environment. During this information session we will provide you with the most important information regarding the legal aspects for non-EU students/graduates and the specific cultural challenges of working in the Netherlands. Sign up via our Workshop calendar: https://www.student.universiteitleiden.nl/en/courses/sea/career-and-job-applications/workshop-working-in-the-netherlands-2023?cf=humanities&cd=colonial-and-global-history-research-ma

VOLUNTEER JOB FAIR THE HAGUE
Would you like to do something for the community while also learning valuable skills for a future job? Maybe a volunteer job is something for you! On the 13th of May Volunteer The Hague organizes their annual Volunteer Job Fair. Sign up via: https://www.volunteerthehague.nl/o/Volunteer-The-Hague/opportunities/Mix--Match-Volunteer-Job-Fair/62923

EXTRA VACANCY SPOTLIGHT

An exciting opportunity has arisen for students of Leiden University. Leiden University is a partner in Una Europa, an alliance of eleven leading European research universities. Together they are creating a European inter-university environment, a University of the Future, with innovative research, teaching and international exchange.

The alliance has the following Focus Areas: Cultural Heritage, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, European Studies, One Health, and Sustainability. An exciting opportunity has come up in the Una Europa Headquarters in Brussels! They are looking for two student interns!

More information via: https://www.student.universiteitleiden.nl/en/announcements/2023/04/vacancy-two-una-europa-student-internships-brussels?cd=guest

Another month: another Vacancy Spotlight!

This time we have another traineeship and internship available for you. Would you like to work as an intern at the World Fair Trade Organization? Or are you a dutch-speaking student that will graduate soon? Maybe check out the traineeship at De Toekomst van Brabant!

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺, 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝘀?
My Career Story - Arianna Pranger

The last chapter of my PhD thesis, next to a full time job, challenged me on a personal level. I felt that I had no other choice than to change something in my (working) life and decided to follow my intuition. And then, everything suddenly went by itself. I became super excited most of my working days and I was more productive than ever before, when I decided to go for what really excited me: education. 'Unfortunately' I didn't win a million euros, but I did say goodbye to my car because of a lower salary. Most friendships became even closer, but there were also people who wanted to protect me - I was about to get a permanent contract as a hospital pharmacist -, people who did not understand, or who were starting to understand when I won the faculty and also the university teaching prize within a year after I made my decision. With no educational background, I felt like an "imposter" at the national teacher of the year election in that same year, but I also felt that it was the right choice. Remarkably, even more like-minded people came my way, which only fueled my enthusiasm for educational innovation. The practical experience gained as a hospital pharmacist came in handy for pharmacy education. It became a unique combination of education and of content I am excited about.

This personal process also gave me the tools to better support students in their journey. I also realized that everybody needs a small support group to mirror your personal career path every now and then. Find inspiring people who also do understand that no successful career path is a flatline (luckily), but a personal journey of lows and highs!

Do you want to share your inspiring story? 🌟
Send a direct message or e-mail us:
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MEDIATIP! Ken jij Studenticast al? Studenticast is de podcast voor een door studenten van de Universiteit Leiden. In eerdere afleveringen is het gegaan over eenzaamheid, financiën en seksualiteit & genderdiversiteit. Zelf luisteren? Dat kan via Spotify of Soundcloud.

LU Career Event 2023!

It's almost time again for the Leiden University Career Event of 2023! From 4 until 6 april you will be able to attend all kinds of different of workshops, panels or information markets about your future career. Speak with alumni, our advisors or with our guest speakers about the steps you can already take to advance your career.

Would you like to know more about writing your CV and application letter or are you curious about working as a trainnee, the LU Career Event has something to offer each and everyone of you!

Want to know more or sign up? You can register now via https://linktr.ee/leidenuniversitycareerservices!

A new month has started so it's once again time for a Vacancy Spotlight! This time with the LDE Traineeship for recent graduates and internships possibilities at the Executive Office of the Secretary General of the United Nations. Interested in these vacancies? Or would you like to see other vacancies? Take a look at our CareerZone!

Attention all students and recent graduates! Choosing the right study programme offers great opportunities for kickstarting a successful career.

Would you like to know more about the career prospects of your current or prospective programme? Check out Leiden University's CareerZone!

The new semester has started at most faculties! The Career Services at all faculties are hard at work to organize some fun workshops for you. Wondering what is coming up this semester? All workshops are available for every student at Leiden University, so feel free to sign up via our Workshop calendar!

Is volunteer work something for you❓ Would you like to develop your own skills while also contributing something to society as a whole? Take a look at this post and learn everything you need to know about volunteer work! 💼(Or well, a starting point!) Visit the Careerzone to find volunteer work vacancies all around the Netherlands and internationally.

Are you looking to work abroad after your studies (outside of your home country or the Netherlands)? There is a multitude of information available online, but what information can be seen as true? We're here to help! Check out the post and if you have any questions, feel free to post them below!

With a new semester coming up, there's also new Career Services workshops to sign up for! All workshops are available for all students of Leiden University. You can sign up via our Workshop calendar in our link in bio!

🤯Do you sometimes cope with career stress? 🤯
You're not alone in experiencing stress regarding your career! Many have come before you, you can read about those on our 'My Career Story'-blog. Would you like to limit the amount of career stress you experience? Take a look at the Student Wellbeing and Support Groups that Leiden University has to offer!

It is time for the first Vacancy spotlight of the year! Today: A parttime job as personal assistant at Octopas Coaching & Training (Dutch required) and an internship at ABN Amro, dedicated to ESG Risk Management. More information is, as always, available via our Job Portal as well as many more vacancies!

Link to these vacancies:https://careerzone.universiteitleiden.nl//uploads/files/Vacature_PA.pdfhttps://careerzone.universiteitleiden.nl//uploads/files/Sustainability_Risk_Internship_Opportunity_at_ABN_AMRO.pdf

Have you sent in your application for an Internship in the Valley yet? No? Interested in doing an internship in Silicon Valley, the heart of the American tech sector? You can still apply until the 15th of december 2022! Don't forget to finish your application as well!

Twijfel jij over je studiekeuze? Wil je meer leren en weten over welke opties voor studieherkeuze je hebt? Schrijf je dan in voor onze workshop studieherkeuze! Bekijk ook vooral onze routekaart voor studieherkeuze. Twijfel je nog over inschrijving? Meer informatie is te vinden op de workshop kalender via onze link in bio!

This month is a bit more slow-going! But nevertheless we offer two interesting workshops. One is in Dutch and one in English. Swipe for more information! Want to sign up for one of our workshops? You can do so via: https://linktr.ee/leidenuniversitycareerservices!

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS! We have a lot of interesting workshops coming up, check them out in the post above and sign up via https://www.student.universiteitleiden.nl/en/courses?pageNumber=1&method=workshop&provider=soz&cf=university&cd=guest!

REMINDER! ⚠️ You can still apply for the Internships in the Valley-programme. Would you like more information about the internships? Join the info session or come to the guest speaker session. More information via: https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/internships-in-the-valley-2023-info-session-qa-tickets-460641931417 & https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/internships-in-the-valley-2023-learn-from-the-insiders-tickets-460653636427?aff=ebdssbdestsearch!

Volgende week is er nog plek bij onze workshop Assessments in samenwerking met LTP. Wil jij samen met een professional van LTP werken aan je Assessment-skills? Of wil je graag wat praktische tips? Kom dan naar deze gratis workshop! Aanmelden kan via onze link in bio.

It is once again time for our Vacancy Spotlight. This time with a Traineeship at Kraft Heinz and an Internship at Holland Festival. Interested or want to know more? Check out the Job Portal via our link in bio!

On our Application Skills page you can find information about everything related to applying! Whether it is for a job, your master's programme or an internship, the information on these pages will help you develop your own application skills. You can check out the page via https://careerzone.universiteitleiden.nl/!