Are you interested to start a career in the Netherlands after graduation? Then don’t miss this event! Our career and entrepreneurship experts are ready to prepare you for a smooth start on the Dutch labour market or entrepreneurial scene. Our international alumni will share their first-hand experiences with you. And our keynote speaker will provide some inspiration and motivation to get you started.
About the event
This event consists of an exciting programme to get you the information and inspiration you need to kick-start your career in the Netherlands. You will learn if rules and regulations apply to you when starting a career in NL. You will receive valuable tips and tricks from our experts as well as our alumni who have taken this career path before and found jobs or started businesses. You will also get a chance to talk to them during the networking drinks or ask questions during the panel sessions. And, of course, our experts will help you plan your journey on the Dutch labour market and entrepreneurial scene.
Event details
Tuesday 3 March 2026 14.00 – 18.00 hrs
Senaatszaal, Erasmus Building (A), Woudestein Campus,
Burgemeester Oudlaan 50, Rotterdam
Tentative programme
- Welcome & introduction by International Office
- Regulations for internationals on the Dutch labour market (search year & start up scheme) Esther Klop & Marcel van der Schelde – IND
- Find your way in Rotterdam - the career edition Gladys Tuur & Satsita Usmaeva – Rotterdam International Center
- Keynote speech ‘Dutch working culture at Fastned‘ Bart Lubbers – Fastned
- Parallel presentations: * Effective job search strategies in NL - Nikola Janouskova – EUR Career Services * Entrepreneurship in NL - Liesje Goldschmidt & Mersiha Kisevic – Erasmus Enterprise
- Panel discussion with alumni moderated by ESN
- Networking drinks with alumni and speakers
Registration
The event is free of charge, but prior registration is required as places are limited. Registration will open mid-January.
