Are you planning to continue your dual studies and are afraid you won’t be able to do it? Here are all our tips and tricks to get there!
For this new school year, you would like to complete part-time training to combine studies and business. But you don’t know where to start. Should you start with a business or a school? How do I find a company or school? Don’t stress, follow our advice and tips and everything will be fine!
How do I find a school for my training?
If you want to complete part-time training, you must first find a school. So take a moment to define your needs and wants.
Here is a list of questions you should ask yourself before finding a school that offers part-time programs:
- Which industry do I want to work in?
- Which careers interest me most?
- Which alternation rhythm suits me best?
- Which city would I like to study in?
There may be other questions. You need to write them down on a piece of paper or on your computer and respond to them. This will help you better define what you want to do. This makes it easier to find a school.
You can get an idea of the schools that offer the training you want to do at dual trade fairs in your area. You can also search Google for reviews of the schools you like the most. We also recommend that you contact a former student of the school to get a student’s opinion. This can be easily done on LinkedIn.
Have you decided on two or three schools but don’t know how to decide? What if you contacted the schools to visit them? Many dual universities offer open days. It’s time to see what they look like and meet students to ask them lots of questions.
Now that you have found a school where you can complete your dual studies, you need to start looking for a company.
Create my CV to find a company for my dual study program
To find a company, you have several options. Many dual universities have a network of partner companies. The first thing you should do is ask for contacts at your school.
Next, you need to prepare your resume. And don’t make the mistake that many students make when looking for a part-time course: don’t create a general CV. Also, take some time to revise your resume and tailor it to the ad you want to respond to. This will give you a better chance of getting an interview.
Additionally, consider including a professional photo with your resume. Don’t post a photo from your vacation, the recruiter won’t even call you.
You should also know that some schools organize part-time job dating to get to know companies. You must participate even if you don’t find what you are looking for, it will help you improve your application and presentation.
To help you find a company for your dual study program, you also need to respond to advertisements. You need to know several websites:
- 1 young person 1 working student
- The dual study portal
- Hello World
- Welcome to the jungle
- The student
- As a matter of fact
You can also hand deliver your resume to the companies that interest you most. And the last solution: Find the right contact person and send them your application by email.
To do this, you first need to find his name. You can search on Google by entering the person’s position and company name. Once you know the name, go to LinkedIn to contact them. Otherwise, do a new Google search with “mail contact Mr.” The latter works if the person has left their contact on the Internet.
3 tips for a successful year!
Now that you have found your school and company to run your part-time study program, here are some tips to ensure the year goes well.
The first thing you need to know is that you are an employee of the company. There are also things to respect. The first thing is to stick to the schedules. You must show up on time and work proactively. If you encounter any difficulties, you should discuss them with your economics teacher.
Then you have to wear appropriate clothing in a company, not at a meeting with friends. When you are in contact with customers, you must be impeccable with your outfit. Lastly: respect. Your colleagues are also employees of the company; respect must be mutual.
You are in a company to learn your future profession, it is worth taking all the advice from other colleagues. Then, when you’re at school, focus on your classes and any homework that’s due. They have to learn to balance business and school. Nobody should overwhelm the other.
To be successful in your year, you need to build a good organization. You have to plan everything, the classes, the homework that’s due and the weeks you’ll be working. It’s also super important to get through it.
And finally, you need to take care of yourself because the pace of work and learning is faster than continuous training. You need to sleep well, eat well and do some exercise to stay in shape. Don’t stay locked up, enjoy your student life and your friends. And if things aren’t going well, don’t hesitate to talk about it with those around you.
Christopher Noche
I have a passion for SEO and writing and have been writing for various information websites for 13 years. I love football, OM, the Moors, the sun and I hate the rain, crabs and jellyfish.