Free Career Bootcamps- 2024

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)

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"