UvA Student Careers Centre

Last modified on 16-01-2025 13:35

The Student Careers Centre is here to help with your career development. You can contact us to discuss your options, ambitions and doubts at any time during your studies. Take part in one of our events, have your CV checked, get personal advice from a career adviser or read our online tips for shaping your career. You can make use of our services for up to a year after graduation.

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Career consultationDo you want to start with your career and labour market orientation? Discuss your questions, doubts and plans with a career advisor.
Career eventsParticipate in various career events. At most events, you can network with employers, attend workshops about job applications, and receive personal career advice.
Study and career choicesYou may have doubts about your current study programme, or perhaps want to choose a different study programme. Or you may have doubts about your (future) career and whether the study programme of your choice will lead you to a field of work that suits you. Are you in the right place? What direction do you want to go in? Our study and career advisers can guide you through this choice process.
Applying for a jobLearn how to create strong job applications and prepare for the job market. The UvA Student Careers Centre is happy to support you with this preparation. Use our tips to get started on your own, or follow a workshop or training course.
Workshops and training Students Careers CentreThe UvA offers all kinds of workshops and courses to increase your chances of landing a job. Learn how to apply for jobs or take a workshop self-knowledge.
Career tools and testsDifferent tests exist for the purpose of increasing self-knowledge and to help you make career-related decisions.
Vacancies and the UvA Job BoardThere are a number of places you can look for jobs, part-time jobs and internships.
Working after graduation: how to go about finding a jobAre you graduating soon and do you want to work after your studies? If you are not sure how to go about this, you can find some steps below that will help you find a job.