Fig. 1

Components of the course and their interaction. The theoretical preparation/contemplation phase supports the crystallization and specification substages. By offering factual information, showing models and reflecting on the student as a professional who is about to enter the job market, the phase aims at helping students find a job they can identify with. The practical preparation and implementation practice phases both support the implementation substage. The motivation letter and CV have dual purpose: they help the student identify the path he or she wishes to take, but later these can also be used for actual job applications. The mock job interview (with feedback) help students reflect on their self-promotion skills in an interview situation and offers starting points for enhancement if necessary. The portfolio is a material means of self-promotion that the students can use for job application, just like the CV and motivation letter prepared in the course. The arrows indicate that the phases can influence each other in both ways