Dual Career Support (DCS) provides support and advice to partners of new academic staff of the University of Groningen ( UG) who have relocated to Groningen.
DCS offers a range of services, including career support, social activities, discounts on local facilities, and the opportunity to participate in workshops and events.
No, DCS services are free for partners of new UG academic staff members during the first year.
Partners can apply by completing the application form on the DCS website. Upon approval, they will receive information on available support.
The DCS membership ends after two years. Partners will be notified of this in good time via email. If someone relocated to Groningen more than two years ago, they can contact DCS for further support.
Partners can request an intake interview with a DCS job coach to discuss their individual goals and needs. They will also have access to workshops, job application training, and vacancies at the UG.
Together with the International Welcome Centre North (IWCN), DCS organizes social events and meetings to help partners build their network in Groningen.
DCS can help partners of academic staff in fine-tuning their letter of application and CV, building a network and presenting themselves effectively in network meetings or job interviews. We do this through career workshops and by facilitating individual sessions with a career counsellor.
All internal vacancies for support staff are first posted on the UG intranet for five working days before being published externally. All interested staff and the partners of academic staff should first be given the opportunity to apply before the vacancies are published externally.
DCS is not in a position to give any job guarantees. However, all our activities and events are aimed at helping partners of academic staff to find a job inside or outside the university.
At DCS, we aim to offer you and your partner both professional and social support. If you have any questions or if you would like more information, details about our services can be found on the DCS flyer or by emailing us at dualcareer@rug.nl.
| Last modified: | 15 February 2024 11.26 a.m. |
