When starting my Masters, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do afterwards as a career. I decided to join a Sefa Career Week Event, which was a Ladies’ Dinner together with OLYX. This was an incredible opportunity to learn about a new industry and connect with their HR team. I gained insights into the company and the different career paths they offered. Over dinner, we talked about the challenges of finding a job after graduation, especially with so many roles requiring prior internship experience. A few months later, we connected about an internship opportunity and I was encouraged to apply. After completing the interviews and case study, I was offered a six-month internship alongside my master’s. Now, after completing my Masters, they asked me to stay on full-time! Sefa career events provide a unique chance to explore new career paths and can be a game-changer in your professional journey!
"Going to career events during my Master’s, especially the Amsterdam Career Days (ACD), was so beneficial. It was such a great chance to learn about companies and speak with recruiters I never would have connected with otherwise. It helped me explore different career paths and put me in touch with WTW, which eventually led to my job there. Looking back, those events were so useful in helping me figure out where I fit and what I wanted to do. What makes Sefa’s career events stand out is the variety of companies they bring in and the welcoming environment they create for students. It really helped me gain confidence in networking, asking questions, and presenting myself professionally. I’d definitely recommend taking full advantage of these opportunities - they can truly shape the next step in your career."
"The Master Career Kick-Off Days were such a valuable experience. The formal events, like the cases, gave me real insight into the daily tasks and challenges within a company. At the same time, the informal settings - whether a boat tour or a sports activity - created the perfect opportunity to connect with company representatives on a more personal level and talk about life beyond work. Having both settings was so important, because it helped me understand not only the career journeys of the professionals but also their personalities, which made the whole experience much more authentic and inspiring."
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