Program Details
UBB&US Career Insights
Program Details
UBB&US Career Insights
The program allows for personalized career exploration through one-to-one sessions, during which the students get actionable advice, tools and resources meant to ignite career development. It complements the academic curriculum to accelerate students' professional and personal growth.
Objectives
To provide guidance and support in developing the skills, knowledge, and confidence of the students.
Facilitate the sharing of industry-specific knowledge in a safe environment.
Help students inform their career options.
Encourage creative thinking and innovation by exposing professionals and students to diverse viewpoints and problem-solving approaches.
Create a platform for constructive feedback, helping students understand their strengths and areas for improvement.
Outcomes
Improved technical, professional, and soft skills of the professional.
Facilitating the transition from student to professional life, through a clearer career paths of the students due to advice and support received.
Enhanced coaching and communication skills of the professional.
Building professional networks.
A more supportive and collaborative culture in UBB community.
Activities:
One-on-one bi-weekly virtual sessions
Monthly panels on topics of interest as required by the students
Target Audience: Master Level Students
Application Period: August 21- September 5, 2024
Application Form: https://forms.office.com/e/T08tmBWV0M
The application link will be available starting August 21. Should the applicant wish to start preparing the application in advance, please find below the list of documents they need to obtain:
CV
A cover letter that includes:
- The applicant's professional area of interest,
- Three main reasons supporting the application (e.g., the need to acquire certain skills, the need to better understand the job market requirements in the USA, etc.),
- Three professional goals if the application is successful,
A recommendation letter written by either the applicant's professor or their employer.
Additional Information: careerinsights.alumni@ubbcluj.ro
Application period
Aug 21 - Sept 5, 2024
Selection Results
Sept 15, 2024
Professional Kick off Meeting
Instructive meeting with the professionals
Sept 17, 2024
Students Kick off Meeting
Instructive meeting with the students
Sept 19, 2024
Individual sessions, every two weeks
Each professional works individually with the assigned student
Oct 1 - Dec 10, 2024
Career Panel I
Discussion on themes indicated by the students
Oct 29, 2024
Career Panel II
Discussion on themes indicated by the students
Dec 3, 2024
Closing Cerimony
Final discussion and award session
Dec 10, 2024