Writing a CV and Cover Letter

Target group: 
Third-year bachelor student, Master student, Premaster student, PhD candidate, Recent graduate
Study method: 
Group, Online
Time investment: 
One session
Language: 
English, Dutch
Costs: 
Free of charge

Are you looking for an internship or applying for a job? In this workshop, you will learn what’s standard when creating a strong CV and cover letter. After completing this workshop, you will have the tools to further optimise your CV and letter.

After this workshop

  • you know the different components of a CV and cover letter
  • you understand the do's and don'ts in preparing a CV and cover letter
  • you know how employers make their selections and how you can respond to them
  • you will have received feedback on your CV and cover letter, which you can use to further improve them

Offered by

Career Services

Dates and practical information

  • 13 February 2026 | 13:30-16:30 | Tirsa de Vries | Bolognalaan 101, room 1.082 (NL)
  • 02 March 2026 | 13:00-15:00 | Ellen Ruifrok | Online (NL)
  • 13 March 2026 | 14:00-16:00 | Tirsa de Vries | Marinus Ruppert building 1.35 (EN)
  • 17 March 2026 | 12:00-14:00 | Ellen Ruifrok | Online (EN)

Register

Contact and questions

If you have any questions, please email: careerservices@uu.nl.

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