Are you unsure about your studies, career or future? Or do you want to prepare for the transition into the job market? Erasmus University Rotterdam’s Career Services is here to help. You can often get started straight away using our online tools. Would you like personalised career advice, or are you feeling stuck? If so, book an appointment with one of our study choice and career coaches.
How can we help you?
Take the Effective Job Search Strategies e-course on Canvas.* You’ll learn, step by step, how to find job vacancies, write a strong application, network and prepare for job interviews.
* You’ll need an ERNA account to access the Canvas courses. Are you an alumnus? If so, you won’t be able to access the Canvas courses. However, you can book a personal appointment.
Take a look at our job application tips and improve your CV, cover letter and LinkedIn profile.
Take the Master’s Orientation e-course on Canvas. Find out which Master’s programme suits your interests and future plans.
Are you struggling to find a solution using the online tools? Or would you like to discuss your personal situation? If so, please book an appointment with a coach.
When should you book an appointment?
A session with a coach can help if you:
- If you are unsure about your choice of degree or career path.
- Keep worrying about which choice is right for you.
- Want to find out which job or sector suits you best.
- Have questions about applying for jobs, networking or your CV.
- Want to discuss your future after your bachelor’s or master’s degree.
- Are looking for support with the transition to work whilst living with a disability or health condition.
Not quite sure what your question is yet? That’s no problem. Together, we’ll explore the challenges you’re facing and work out which next step is right for you.
Choose your appointment
During a 30-minute face-to-face session, you’ll discuss questions about career choices, job applications, networking or personal development. Together, you’ll gain a better understanding of what suits you best and what your next step could be.
Do you find it easier to think whilst out for a walk? During walking coaching, you’ll discuss your career questions whilst walking outdoors with a coach.
The walk starts from Campus Woudestein and lasts approximately 60 minutes.
Do you have, for example, ADHD, dyslexia, autism (ASD), a chronic condition or a mental or physical health challenge? If so, you can receive personalised career advice tailored to your situation.
During a session lasting approximately 60 minutes, you can discuss topics such as applying for jobs, discussing a work-related disability during interviews, your capacity for work, and the transition into the labour market.
To book this, select the appointment type SMF Career Advice.
Students at RSM and Erasmus MC
RSM students can contact the RSM Career Centre.
Are you a student at Erasmus MC? Check the information on Canvas or book an appointment with career coach Olivia Lindner. For general enquiries, please contact us at careeroffice@erasmusmc.nl.
How to book an appointment
- Select the appointment type that best suits your enquiry.
- Select your preferred coach.
- Select an available date and time.
- Complete your booking by entering the correct email address.
When registering, please use:
- If you’re a student, use your EUR student email address.
- If you’re an alumnus, your personal email address (up to one year after graduation).
No appointments available?
It may be that all appointments for the next three weeks are fully booked. New appointments are added every Tuesday. Please check back later to see if a suitable slot becomes available.
FAQ
Start by using an online tool from Erasmus University Rotterdam’s Career Services if your query is about applying for jobs, your CV or choosing a Master’s programme. If you still have questions afterwards or would like to discuss your personal situation, please make an appointment with a coach.
Yes. You don’t need to have your question fully worked out just yet. Many students discover exactly where they’re getting stuck during the interview. Together with a coach from Erasmus University Rotterdam’s Career Services, you’ll analyse your situation and explore suitable next steps.
You can come to us with questions about, amongst other things, choosing a course of study, career guidance, job applications, networking, decision-making stress, the transition into the labour market, and career-related queries concerning a disability or work-related limitation.
Yes. Appointments with Career Services at Erasmus University Rotterdam are free of charge for EUR students and alumni for up to one year after graduation.
If all appointments are fully booked, new ones are added every Tuesday. Please check back later to see if a suitable time slot becomes available.
No. You can only schedule one active appointment at a time. This ensures that as many students as possible can make use of Career Services. If a follow-up meeting is needed, please discuss this with your coach.
Cancel your appointment via the confirmation email you received after booking. That way, the slot will become available for another student.