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feel safe at the career counselling - Information about COVID-19
At AAU, we take your safety seriously and we follow the government guidelines closely.
Due to restrictions, all group counselling sessions are online.
There is hand sanitizer in the counselling room ● We keep the distance
What can you do yourself?
Keep a distance ● Cough etiquette ● Wash your hands ● Follow the instructions you receive before the session ● Stay home in case of illness - don't forget to cancel
As an AAU student, AAU Career offers you career counselling about anything that has to do with your career.
It can be about very specific questions, as well as more abstract ones.
Booking a session is free of charge for all students at AAU.
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What topics can I get help within?
We guide you on everything related to your career and job.
Maybe you just have a single question - or maybe you're totally high and dry. Either way, we're here for you.
For example, you can get:
- Knowledge of the Danish labor market
- Feedback on application and CV adjusted for the Danish employers
- Good advice on LinkedIn
- Guidance on internships and student jobs in Denmark
- Knowledge of what types of jobs you can apply for
- Knowledge of what you as a recent graduate can offer
- Guidance on the benefits and challenges of having a multicultural background
- Answers to questions about unemployment insurance funds and unions
- Help to identify your professional and personal skills
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What types of counselling can I book?
We offer:
- Individual counselling
- Group counselling
- Skype counselling
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How do I book a session in Aalborg?
You have the opportunity to book a face-to-face guide in Aalborg.
- Write the topic of the career counselling session
- Attach the material we need to work with (e.g. job ad, application and cv)
- You can book an appointment up to 3 days before
- You have the option to cancel or change your appointment - but do it well in advance
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How do I book a session in Copenhagen?
You have the opportunity to book a face-to-face guide in Aalborg.
- Write the topic of the career counselling session
- Attach the material we need to work with (e.g. job ad, application and cv)
- You can book an appointment up to 3 days before
- You have the option to cancel or change your appointment - but do it well in advance
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How do I book a session in Esbjerg?
Unfortunately, we do not offer face-to-face career counselling in Esbjerg.
Instead, you have the option to book a skype session - see below.
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How do I book a session on Skype?
If you do not have the opportunity to meet physically in Aalborg or Copenhagen, you can book a session on Skype instead.
Here's how you do it:
You do not have to have Skype installed on your computer to participate in a Skype session.
- Book a session on Skype in the booking system
- Before the meeting, you will receive a calendar invitation with a link to the Skype meeting.
- You can open the link in Skype or in a browser.
- Please check the link well in advance to make sure the microphone and camera work. You may need to install a plugin.
Book a session on Skype with a counsellor from Aalborg
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I am a PhD student - can I get career counselling?
At the PhD schools at AAU you can find knowledge and guides especially for you if you are a PhD or postdoc who considers getting a job outside of the university. They also offer you career counselling.
Read about the possibilities on AAU's career page for PhD students
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Is it student guidance that I need?
If it is student guidance instead of career counselling, you should contact AAU Student Guidance.
It could be regarding topics such as:
- Well-being and doubt about your study
- Choice of education or change of program
- Leave of absence or maternity leave
- Study skills
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Who can help me if I am not a student at AAU?
If you are not a student at AAU, you can check to see if your union or unemployment insurance fund has career guidance offers.
If your are in Northern Jutland, International House has many activities for you as an international citizen - e.g. counselling, networking events, spouse programs, social events, etc.
