Steps to Career Planning

Created 1.11.2024
Last Updated: 12.11.2024

Whether you’re applying for studying, starting your studies or about to graduate, this page will provide information for the different stages of your career.

When Applying

By exploring the educational opportunities at Lapland University of Applied Sciences, you have the opportunity to find the most suitable study path for you. Experts from Teaching and Learning Services will guide you through the different stages of the application process.

Our Study Programmes

At the Beginning of Studies

You will learn about your field of studies, the job opportunities it offers and familiarize yourself with your field of work. You will also identify your own strengths, values and skills so that you can use them both in your studies and in your future career.

Create Competence profile

During Studies

During your studies, you will develop your professional skills through courses, work placements, thesis and supervision. You will also learn to identify and articulate your skills. You will strengthen your job search and career planning skills. You will also build professional networks that will support your career and open up new opportunities.

Career Skills

Graduation

You will develop a career plan based on your skills, strengths and development needs. You will explore postgraduate opportunities and consider how they can support your career development. You will also take the steps to the work-life and put your learning into practice.

Update your competence profile

After graduation

After graduation, you can participate in alumni activities and stay in touch with your former classmates and your university. You will continue to develop and maintain your skills after graduation. Five years after graduation, you can take part in a career monitoring survey and give feedback to your university on your career progress.

Postgraduate Studies