Preparing for your career
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.
Contact
For questions about our offer, contact UM Career Services via careerservices@maastrichtuniversity.nl or:
+31 43 38 85 263
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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.
Training offer
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
Plan your career and find the right balance between your skills, your ambitions and employers' demands. We offer several options to help you.
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 Quick Career Advice (QCA) is an online session of about 15 minutes with one of the experts at UM Career Services. 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 counselling
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 counselling starts with an initial consultation. If you wish to, you can opt for one to three follow-up appointments. The advisor will coach you. However, you will be set to work mostly through homework assignments. The aim is to support you in finding your own answers.
Timeslots for career counselling 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.
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.