Career events
Build your global network and prepare for your future career
On this page, you can read about the Career events organised by the Student Careers Centre, in cooperation with other UvA departments, companies and the city of Amsterdam.
Open Career Talks
In the 1st week of every study period
An introduction to exciting career topics and personal development. Learn from experts and fellow students, be inspired and gain insight into you next career step.
UvA Career Day
Yearly in November
We invite inspirational speakers to broaden your horizon and we organise a wide range of career workshops. You can get feedback on your CV and discuss your question with a career coach.
Career Skills Week
Yearly in February
During the Skills Week you can indulge yourself in today’s workplace. We invite employers to host workshops on todays most important business skills. There will also be company fair and a wide range of career workshops.
Student-Alumni Career Networking Events
Exclusively for international students
Yearly in February and March
International UvA alumni working in the Netherlands in different industries will be invited to tell their career story. You will get a lot of useful information, you can ask questions and start building your professional network.
ITEA: International Talent Event Amsterdam
Yearly in April
Organised by a combination of higher education institutions in Amsterdam to make sure you, as an international student, can orientate on and get in contact with Dutch employers. There is a company fair, feedback on your CV by recruiters and personal career advice.
