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At today’s session, Wibe will tell you more about his career moves. Like no other, he can speak about the different tastes of entrepreneurship: being an entrepreneur within a large multinational, joining a fast-growing startup, or starting something yourself from scratch. What are the (dis-)advantages of these different career moves and how has Wibe’s career vision changed over the years? Join the session to hear all about it!
 

In this session we are going to learn how to make the best decision for your first 'real' job based on your core motivations and innate talents. The beginning of any career is an important predictor of future success and happiness and it is important to do it intentionally. If you start working within the right job from the start, you can fulfill your potential and have a real impact at the same time.  This session is for you if you have (almost) finished your bachelor or master's degree and are looking to land your first job - the right way. 

Are you orientating on starting your career in the Netherlands as a non-Dutch speaker? In this compact online workshop, you’ll be introduced to the job market in the Netherlands. You’ll discover which part of the job market is interested in non-Dutch speaking graduates. Also, you’ll get an idea of what a job search strategy entails and how it can be of use, and if you have to learn Dutch or not. In the end, you’ll have a better picture of how to start your job search in the Netherlands.

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In our workshop you will learn about the different assessment topics, take and review multiple short assessments and learn the best tips and tricks to tackle tests in the future.
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Managing a creative process is a bit like running a nuclear power plant: it’s great fun until you pull the wrong switch. Your future career will inevitably involve having to play an intermediary role in creative processes. In this workshop, you’ll learn about the many pitfalls and dos and don’ts of the creative process, like drawing up a proper briefing, dealing with client politics and getting creatives to do what you want.

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We all know it is critical to adapt your CV and skills to keep up-to-date when hunting for a job. So how do you position yourself in the best way on the platform? How do you stand out and get in touch with those who can make your dream job happen? In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of LinkedIn, as well as how to create, gain, and strategically use visibility. This will help you find your dream job and set yourself up for success on the only business social medium.

We all know it is critical to adapt your CV and skills to keep up-to-date when hunting for a job. So how do you position yourself in the best way on the platform? How do you stand out and get in touch with those who can make your dream job happen? In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of LinkedIn, as well as how to create, gain, and strategically use visibility. This will help you find your dream job and set yourself up for success on the only business social medium.

Your CV is a marketing tool. It reflects who you are and what skills and experience you bring to the table. But what are the different components of a CV, and how do you tailor it along with your cover letter for the job you’re applying to? In this workshop you’ll learn how to transform a list of activities into a personal ‘sales’ document. This will help you stand out from the crowd!

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- How to apply for a job

In this session, you’ll learn what it entails to do a PhD, by getting to know five PhD students from the faculty of Economics and Business at University of Amsterdam. How do you decide whether a PhD might be something for you? How to find a PhD position that matches your interests? What are a PhD’s typical day-to-day tasks? What type of jobs can you do after your PhD? The PhD students will tell you about their research and personal story. This is followed by a speed-dating session with all PhD’s, with ample room for all your questions.