Career development
Your time at Maastricht University (UM) is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop the skills you’ll need to start a successful professional career. Make the most out of your studies, strengthen your employability and make sure graduate recruiters know how to find you. UM Career Services offers the help you need, whether it’s online resources, training or individual guidance.
Personal & Professional Development Portal
In the Personal & Professional Development Portal, you can find a broad range of opportunities to develop your personal and professional skills, such as:
- Resources, modules, training and events
- Vacancies for (side)jobs, internships, traineeships and voluntary work
- Employability Scan for personal advice
Canvas course
By enrolling in our Canvas course 'Your Personal & Professional Development', you stay up-to-date with our offer. In addition, you can find an overview of our offer and 12 modules to enhance your employability.
Workshops
Besides your studies, there are numerous opportunities for personal and professional development. For example, you can learn how to deal with procrastination, discover which job suits you best or prepare for your first job interview.
Individual guidance
Quick Career Advice
Want to learn how to improve your CV, application letter or LinkedIn profile? Do you need info about where to find career-related information?
The QCA is a 15-minute online session for short questions about your career. The Quick Career Advice service is free of charge, and you can make unlimited use of it.
Walk-in hours: Career & Wellbeing
Do you have any questions regarding your personal or professional development, but you’re not sure where to go for help? Visit us during our Career & Wellbeing walk-in hours:
- Where? Inner City Library at Grote Looiersstraat 17 (GL17), the office on the left of the front office
- When? Every Tuesday and Thursday between 13:00 and 15:00
You can drop by and ask any questions regarding your personal or professional development. In addition, we can help you improve your CV, motivation letter or LinkedIn profile.
Individual career coaching
Are you in doubt about your study choices and would like to know what to do next? Would you like to find out more about your competencies and how to present your qualities during an interview? Or are you still considering which direction to take after graduation and eager to explore which job suits you best?
Career coaching starts with an initial consultation in which the career coach guides you in finding answers to your career questions. Depending on your situation, you can make follow-up appointments (max. 3).
Timeslots for career coaching are added weekly, so please check our website regularly to find a suitable time for you.
Finding a job that suits you
Looking for jobs can be quite overwhelming. Where do you need to start? And how do you find a job that fits your qualities and needs? UM Career Services uses this 4-step model to give you a hand and guide you through the job-seeking process.
View our video on the steps of the job-seeking process
You can also see the steps in the image below:
Alumni Coach Café
Are you ready to take the next step in your career journey? Join us at the UM Coach Café—a unique event designed to help you explore your talents, chase your dreams, and plan your future. Whether you're a recent graduate (graduated 0-5 years ago), a master’s student, or in your final year of bachelor’s studies, the Coach Café offers you the perfect opportunity to gain new perspectives, refine your career goals, and expand your professional network.
Master Career Track
The Master Career Track (MCT) is a programme for master’s students designed to inspire and empower you to kickstart your career after graduation. After completion, you will have all the tools to start a career that suits you. Check out the page about the Master Career Track to see whether your master’s programme participates in the Master Career Track.
Joyce Heunen
Career coach
Lars Smits
Career coach
Romy Beuken
Career coach
Maureen van Brandenburg
Career coach
Dieke Cornelissen
Career Coach
