Free Career Bootcamp
Practicalities
Who is this for?
- An international in Leuven looking to enter the Belgian job market after relocation?
- Wondering where to start and how to move forward?
- Searching to answer the question "what am I good at and what do I want to do"?
- Wanting to improve your CV, motivation letter and personal sales pitch?
Program Schedule
9:00-12:30 with breaks
- Monday: Self-assessment.
Explore talents, skills, interest, motivation. Re-orientate or double-check what you want and what you have to offer.
- Tuesday: Option assessment & business networking.
Targeted networking in Belgium via all types of media, including LinkedIn
- Wednesday: Application documents.
CV, motivation letter & Belgian business culture.
- Thursday: Personal Branding.
Perfecting and practising your elevator pitch. Creating your own job search road map.
- Friday: Interview training
Learn by being interviewed and giving feedback on watching interviews with your peers.
Approach
During the training, the focus will be on:
- Group coaching
- Interaction between the participants and the trainer
- Practical tips & tricks
- Tools to facilitate the networking process
- Exercises & exchange of experiences
Outcome
- Hands-on tools for the job search
- Focus on what you have to offer and how to sell it
- Updated application documents
- Road map and action points to kick off your career!
Registration
- Express interest by filling out and following the directions on the online form below. Group interaction is key, so only 12 places are available.
- If we have too many applicants a short intake will be done over the phone beforehand.
- Participation is free. International House Leuven offers the trainers, course material and organisation but in return we ask commitment and active participation. Past experience has forced us however to instate a formal no-show policy. A no-show fee of 60 € will apply for every half-day session missed without valid reason (own illness or of a family member; with doctor's certificate).
When
Every Quarter (registration opens 1 month before the start date)
March 31- April 4 - every day 9:30-12:30 |
Where
International House Leuven
Price
Free (no-show fee)
A participant's testimonial says it all: "It transformed my perception of myself and my position in the job market. It also really helped me get an in-depth understanding of how I can find a job that works for me, and my values, to deliver long-term satisfaction. On top of great practical insights into the job market, I have more clarity on myself and my approach"