Kickstart your Career in NL & Talent4Transition join forces for an afternoon of hands-on workshops, fresh inspiration and real connections, made for students and alumni of Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) and Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (RUAS) wanting to learn more about working in the Netherlands.
- Date
- Tuesday 1 Dec 2026, 13:00 - 18:30
- Type
- General
- Spoken Language
- English
- Location
Erasmus Paviljoen
Whether you’re about to graduate, already looking for your first role, or figuring out how to build a future in the Netherlands, we want to help you to take the next step.
What you can expect
- Practical workshops: pick two workshops and walk away with skills you can use straight away, from standing out on LinkedIn and sharpening your job search to testing your own ideas and understanding the rules and regulations of working in the Netherlands.
- Inspiration: hear what’s possible and meet people who were in your shoes before.
- Networking: connect with fellow students, alumni and organisations across Rotterdam’s two biggest campuses.
Programme
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 13.00 - 13.30 | Arrival and registration |
| 13.30 - 14.00 | Welcome speech and keynote |
| 14.15 - 15.15 | Workshop round 1 (three workshops to choose from) |
| 15.30 - 16.30 | Workshop round 2 (three workshops to choose from) |
| 16.45 - 17.30 | Alumni panel |
| 17.30 - 18.30 | Drinks reception |
Workshops
Pick two workshops when you register, one per round.
Please note: places for the workshops are limited.
How do you introduce yourself professionally while staying true to who you are? And what are the do's and don'ts in the Netherlands when presenting yourself? How can I use LinkedIn to start networking in The Netherlands?
In this interactive workshop, you will explore how to present yourself in a professional and authentic way and use LinkedIn in your advantage to start exploring your career options in The Netherlands. Throughout the workshop, you will reflect on your own interests, develop and practice your professional introduction, and learn how to approach professionals in the field of your interest.
Interested in working for a startup or scaleup before starting your own business?
Learn tips & tricks on how to navigate the vacancy market and find an impactful job in entrepreneurship.
Short introduction coming soon
Discover how to proactively and purposefully find your way in the Dutch labour market. In this workshop, you will learn how to develop a personal job search strategy that works in the Dutch context. You will learn, among other things:
- What the Dutch labour market really looks like and why networking is crucial.
- How to define your personal and professional value.
- How to find organisations and roles that suit you.
- Ways to use LinkedIn, networking, and open applications strategically.
Do you need help turning your ideas into a startup? Or are you curious about how to start your entrepreneurship journey?
Join the Erasmus Enterprise workshop and learn how to align your ideas with market demands and meet other like-minded students.
Are you ready to bring your vision to life?
by Liesje Goldschmidt & Martha Behan
Meet our speakers
About Karen de Man
Karen has worked in internationalization in higher education in various roles since the start of her career and mobility has always been in the job description. She joined the EUR Alumni Team in 2020 and transitioned to the EUR – International Office in 2023. She enjoys inspiring students to expand their horizons both during and after their studies and has been a speaker about career development in many national and international events. For this event she is keen to give other experts the floor to inspire you.
About Nikola Janoušková
Nikola works as a career advisor at Erasmus University Rotterdam as part of the Career Services team, focusing on supporting international students during the transition to the job market. Originally from the Czech Republic and with her own experience studying in Denmark, she understands what it’s like to navigate life and build a career in a different country.
In her role as career advisor, she provides one-on-one career advice and facilitates workshops on topics such as networking, effective job search strategies, and career orientation — helping students explore questions like “Who am I? What do I want to do?” Besides that, she also gets to tap into her creative side developing new workshop content or tailoring the current workshops to the specific needs of faculties, student associations, and other central services. The diversity of tasks and students, combined with the supportive environment of my colleagues, makes her mission of empowering students to use their potential while working towards their career goals truly enjoyable.
About Mervyn Nankoe
After working in marketing for several years, I switched to career coaching and have since dedicated my career to empowering students as they take their first steps into the labour market. Drawing on my background in marketing, I specialise in helping students present and market themselves authentically. I also have a particular interest in diversity and inclusion in the labour market, and in how we can make space for different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
As a first-generation university student myself, I would have loved to receive this kind of guidance. Making the transition from university to the labour market felt like a daunting step back then. Now, I’m happy to help you navigate that journey. Feel free to connect with me or make an appointment with me or one of my fellow career advisors at Career Services.
Secure your place
- Erasmus University Rotterdam Students & AlumniPlease select the registration link that applies to your current or former educational institution.
- Hogeschool Rotterdam Students & AlumniPlease select the registration link that applies to your current or former educational institution.
- More information
Organised by
International Office EUR in collaboration with Erasmus Enterprise and Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (RUAS)Partnering with
Career Services EUR, Alumni Relations EUR & RSM, Up!Rotterdam, IND and Rotterdam International CentreContact
If you have any questions, please contact us at event.io@eur.nl
