Career Week
Sefa Career Week is the University of Amsterdam’s largest on-campus recruitment event, taking place over five days at the end of November and beginning of December. This flagship event brings together top-tier companies and ambitious students through a carefully curated mix of formal and informal activities.
With dedicated theme days – ranging from Economics & Finance to Business, Consultancy, Startups, Digital Innovation, and Global Institutions – students have the chance to engage with companies that match their interests and aspirations. Through cases, presentations, networking lunches, high wines, dinners, and more, Career Week provides a unique platform to explore career paths and connect directly with potential employers in a setting that’s both professional and personal.
What can I learn as a committee member?
As a Career Week committee member, you’ll be part of the team behind one of Sefa’s most ambitious and high-impact events. You’ll take full ownership over your domain – whether that’s acquisition, external relations, marketing, or logistics – and collaborate with a tight-knit team to bring the entire week to life.
You’ll learn how to operate in a professional environment, pitch to companies, manage budgets, lead a full-scale marketing campaign, and navigate challenges with creativity and resilience. With over 600 students and 60 companies involved, the learning curve is steep – but so is the reward. This committee offers hands-on experience that gives you a serious edge in your own future career.
Testimonial
Jesse Heynes – Chairman Career Week 2017
“From the 27th of November until the 1st of December we organized the second edition of the Sefa Career Week. In that week we had 27 companies, 43 activities and more than 300 students, so we can proudly say that it was a huge success! The week was the perfect opportunity for all students from the faculty of Economics & Business to meet companies, seek opportunities for internships and even meet their future employer, this could be done through: presentations, cases, interviews, dinners, high-wines, lunches and boat tours. A couple of the companies coming were: Samsung, ING, Albert Heijn and Unilever. As the committee you start preparing for the week almost 10 months earlier. The preparation period is quite long and can be intense, as there will be a lot of unexpected events. In the end however it is all worth it, because you will not only learn a lot, but you will organize a week to remember!”
