Almost finished with your Master's degree – what is your next step?

Today, a specific higher education programme does not lead to a specific occupation or a limited range of job opportunities. In most cases, a university degree will give you a wide range of career opportunities, and it is up to you to decide in which direction you would like to go.

 

Having a world of opportunities does not necessarily make it easier. There are numerous career paths to take and how do you find out which path is the right one for you?

Use Student Services

If you want to talk to someone about choice of courses, trainee experiences, competences, job searching or career aspirations on a larger scale, you are welcome to contact Student Services. We cannot point out the best career choice for you, nor can we make sure that you get the jobs that you apply for. However, we can give you constructive feedback and help you get on your way when you are getting ready to leave LIFE.

 

Another possibility is to participate in our annual career event for international MSc students (usually in Block 4). This event will give you an overview of rules and regulations for non-Danish citizens, as well as inspiration and tips in relation to cover letters and CVs.

 

You are also welcome to contact our career advisor, Inge Langberg Kjær, if you would like to get feedback on a cover letter, a CV or if you want to discuss your career opportunities in a wider sense.

 

Make room for career considerations during your studies

Even early in your course of study, it may be useful for you to start reflecting on what kind of work tasks, job types, environments, work fields etc. seam appealing and meaningful to you. It is important that you know what is important for you when you think about your career: what makes you happy; what gives you energy; what do you want to avoid, etc. Try to picture yourself working somewhere - then it may be easier for you to find the answers to these questions.

 

Consider what significance different courses and project types may have for your career opportunities once you have graudated. The descriptions of the expected learning outcome for the different courses at LIFE might be a help to you when you try to specify which competences you acquire from the courses you follow. These descriptions are found in each of the course descriptions in the Course Description Database.

 

Networking

You should be aware of how important it is to establish a network even while you are studying. Try to look out for events where you can meet representatives from companies and organisations. A good network gives you better options when you start applying for jobs – or start your own business - once you have graduated.

 

LIFE hosts its own careers fair - Networks for LIFE - once a year, usually in April. Kubulus, the KU Alumni Association, organises a careers fair twice a year. These events - as well as other careers fairs and events - are excellent opportunities for you to get in touch with employers.

 

International competences

Your experiences from studying abroad can be a valuable asset to include in your CV. Besides good language competences, a stay broad - whether or not it is as an exchange student or as a full degree student - gives you experiences with understanding and communicating with people from other cultures. It also shows that you are an independent individual who does not say no to challenges. In that respect, your studies abroad will give character to your CV.