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Career Advice

Know yourself

Which Job Is Right for You?

24. May 2023 |

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Have you recently graduated with a bachelor’s or master’s degree? Maybe you’ve been awarded your PhD? After a milestone like this, it’s time to think about what comes next. While some of your classmates might already have a crystal-clear vision of their path after university, others won’t have the faintest idea. So, what are your plans?

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Discover the following topics in this article:

Discover your skills
Set up a skills profile
What are your skills good for?
Know your strengths – Four alumni share what they found out
Bachelor and now Master?
Start your own business
The crowning glory: a PhD
Your first job is no one-way street
Three alumni explain how they found their job

A BIG STEP

Entering the world of work will certainty feel like a big step. That’s only natural, as school and university will have dominated your life for at least around 17 years of your life. You now face a period of transition that entails considerable cultural adjustment and changes to your social roles.

However, this transition can also be hugely enjoyable. A whole new world lies ahead of you, and the opportunity to realize your potential in a very different way. Especially at the beginning of your career, the possibilities are endless: you will have plenty of opportunities to try out new things and question the old. Our message to you is clear: enjoy this special time and make the most of it!