UvA Career Day
UvA Career Day
UvA Career Day 2025
Are you ready for the first step in your career? Join our next UvA Career Day in November 2025. Keep an eye on this page for details, and subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed on this and other career events.
Recap UvA Career Day 2024
The UvA Career Day 2024, held on 7 November, was a successful edition with a varied programme. The event featured a diverse lineup of speakers covering diversity and inclusivity, AI, social entrepreneurship, and various other topics. Furthermore, you could attend a wide range of workshops, have your CV reviewed by our career professionals, and have your professional headshot taken by our experienced photographer.
Inspirational talks
- Danielle Jiskoot - Change-maker and founder of the Diverse Agency (first agency for LGBTQI+ talent) on the role of self-expression and inclusivity and their impact on your career journey.
- Lisanne Buik - AI expert and researcher on the skills and mindset needed to help navigate in a dynamic and AI-impacted job market.
- Sangbreeta Moitra - TEDx awarded speaker using neuro-knowledge to help us understand our WHY, transform our culture and behaviour, and master our communication and presence.
- Emma van Dijk - UvA graduate and owner of SEM digital marketing agency. She is going to share insights on her entrepreneurial career journey.
Practical workshops
- CV masterclass by Projob recruitment agency
- Confidence in the workplace: the imposter syndrome
- Maximise your LinkedIn
- Improvisation techniques to ace your job interview
- Navigate your career journey
- The art of decision-making
Contact
Do you have a question about UvA Career Day or a suggestion for the programme? Send us an email via careerevents@uva.nl, and follow Student Careers Centre on Instagram.