Career planning (Student)
Career Guidance
Table of Contents
Here are the points to focus on when discussing with a mentor or career advisor about professional career planning, reflecting on companies' requirements for applicants and concrete steps to enter your first full-time job:
Professional career planning
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Determination of short-term and long-term career goals What positions and roles are you interested in and what steps lead to achieving them? |
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Recognizing the key skills needed for your chosen career path What professional and soft skills should you develop? |
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Discussion of potential challenges and obstacles What difficulties can you expect on your journey and how to overcome them? |
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Creating a career plan with specific milestones What specific steps and time frames will you set for achieving your goals? |
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Regular reflection and updating of the career plan How often should you reassess your career plan and how should you adjust it based on new experiences? |
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Identifying key industries or companies where you would like to work What companies or industries align with your goals and values? |
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Clarification of professional values and priorities What is most important to you in your career (e.g. work-life balance, financial reward, career growth)? |
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Development of personal brand and professional image How can you build and communicate your personal brand in your industry? |
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Getting feedback on previous work experience and internship What feedback can help you improve your career plan? |
Reflection of companies' requirements for applicants
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Analysis of job offers in your field What skills, qualifications and experience do companies most often require? |
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Discussion of key trends and changes in the labor market How do business requirements change in response to new technologies or market conditions? |
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Comparing your current skills with the requirements of companies Where are your strengths and where do you have gaps that need to be filled? |
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Developing the skills that are currently most valued in the market What areas should you focus on to meet today's business requirements? |
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Strategies for gaining practice and experience How can you increase your attractiveness to employers (eg internships, volunteering, projects)? |
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Improving networking and establishing contacts in the chosen field How can you build relationships with professionals who can help you in your job search? |
Specific steps for entering your first full-time job
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Creation and optimization of CV and cover letter How can your mentor help you create a strong CV and cover letter tailored to specific positions? |
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Preparation for job interviews What questions can you expect and how can you best prepare for them? |
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Development of presentation and communication skills How to improve your ability to present your qualifications and experience to potential employers? |
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Strategies for negotiating working conditions and salary How to negotiate favorable working conditions, including salary and benefits? |
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Planning the first months in a new position What steps to take in the first months in a new position to make your start as successful as possible? |