Committee Information Booklet

EFR committees 2017-2018

Apply now for our committees! deadline: June 11th. efr.nl/challenge

meet the EFR The EFR is the offi cial study association of the Erasmus School of Economics (ESE) and is not to be confused with a fraternity or a student association.

The EFR aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice.

The EFR’s strength lies in our rich history, loyal partners and broad social and professional networks. We give students the opportunity to gain an early insight into what goes on behind the scenes of the corporate world and offer them a vibrant social scene ranging from parties to study trips. Through the EFR, students get the chance to meet business and political leaders as well as to mingle with a large number of enthusiastic fellow students.

All activities the EFR organises are based on the four pillars of the EFR: development, orientation, network and education.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via challenge@efr.nl. We look forward to welcoming you!

Warm regards, the 53rd EFR board

application deadline: June 11th. efr.nl/challenge

having fun With your committee

As a Committee Member you are bound to have fun with your committee. You have meetings every week, but you can also go and have dinner, get some drinks in the city or have a committee weekend! The supervisor from the board is happy to come along with these fun activities.

With the committee members

The Committee Members Weekend, the EFR Prom and the other activities the High Five Committee organises are there for you as a Committee Member only! All the Committee Member join, which means you are partying with more than 150 students! You can also join the different trips the EFR organises, like the Ski Trip or the City Trip. One thing is for sure, you are going to have a lot of fun as an EFR Committee Member.

What will you gain? personal

social

Learning to handle stress, providing

The EFR organises tons of social

effective feedback, receiving criticism

activities each year. As a committee

and making decisions around tight

member you can participate in

schedules are important skills that are

almost all of them! From our own

not easily picked up during lectures.

introduction weekends, Committee

You might have had a time

Members Prom, parties, Committee

management class, or read something

Members Weekend, our monthly

about giving feedback but it is only

social drink and other get-togethers,

after you have put it into practice

there is always something going on.

that you begin to understand the fine

You will form a very strong bond with

nuances of these soft skills.

your committee and other Committee Members.

EFR Board support

trainings

As a committee member you are not

The Committee Members Academy

alone in doing your tasks. The EFR

is there to help you grow and

Board is there to support you when

develop yourself whilst keeping your

needed. Every committee has one

future career in mind. You and your

supervisor from the EFR Board, who

committee will receive committee-

will guide you through your year. The

specific trainings throughout the year.

EFR Board consists of eight senior

All Committee Member trainings are

students who are dedicating one full-

free of charge. A year at the EFR will

time year to the EFR. They have been

make you learn more things than you

in your position and are always there

have ever imagined!

to help.

Activities Committee workload

9-12 hours per week

focus

development

Apply now for the Activities Committee!

Go to: efr.nl/challenge

The Activities Committee The Activities Committee is one of the oldest and most prominent committees of the EFR. By doing this committee your organisational skills will be challenged and developed.

You will be in charge of a broad range of projects. This year the AC was responsible for organising the Election Debate between Mark Rutte and Geert Wilders. With over 1200 participants this was a huge organisational challenge!

Besides the debate the committee organised the congress about the sustainable development goals called Transform Your World. This congress was the biggest congress ever held related to the Sustainable Development Goals in the Netherlands. With over 500 guests, 10 keynote speakers, 20 workshops and 2 plenary sessions this was one of the most complex events the university has even seen. Other examples of events the AC has done are the congress for the 100th anniversary of the journal “”Economische Statistische berichten” and the 10th anniversary of the International Children’s Peace Prize Award.

We are looking for highly motivated students who are goaloriented and have affiliation with organising events.

Commercial Team workload

3-5 hours per week

focus support

Apply now for the Commercial Team!

Go to: efr.nl/challenge

The Commercial Team The Commercial Team and the Commercial Officer are responsible for all company contact of the EFR. You will assist the Commercial Officer in maintaining and expanding the corporate and SME network. Additionally you will be responsible for making deals with companies for events of other committees. You will be actively involved in these events since you are the bridge between the organising committee and the business world. Furthermore, you will organise a Career Fair. The Career Fair is a (fairly) new, high-potential recruitment event of the EFR in which students are connected with their future employers from Small and Medium size Enterprises. We are looking for motivated students who are strong communicators and are representative.

Do you want to explore the world of negotiations and play a vital role in the EFR’s activities? Apply for the Commercial Team!

External Affairs Committee workload

6-8 hours per week

focus support

Apply now for the External Affairs Committee!

Go to: efr.nl/challenge

The External Affairs Committee Since the EFR is the oldest study association on our campus, it has an enormous network, both within and outside of Rotterdam. As a member of the External Affairs Committee you will be responsible for maintaining the valuable relationships with our contacts, which includes organising several events for the Erasmus School of Economics Alumni Association. Besides from organising events for the Alumni network you will also attend external drinks, conferences and dinners in order to network and you will connect EFR committees with potential partners..

A member of the External Affairs Committee has to be representative and a true networker.

Are you the one connecting the EFR dots?

Erasmus Recruitment Platform Committee workload

9-12 hours per week

focus

orientation

Apply for the Erasmus Recruitment Platform Committee!

Go to: efr.nl/challenge

The Erasmus Recruitment Platform Committee

The Erasmus Recruitment Platform is the online year-round extension of the Erasmus Recruitment Days, the biggest oncampus recruitment event of Europe. It forms an intermediary between talented students and their future employers. The platform is a cooperation between EFR and STAR. Besides large multinationals, consultants and banks, the platform will also allow you to meet SME’s from a broad range of industries.

At the Erasmus Recruitment Platform, employers get the chance to create employer brand-awareness through their company profile, by communicating their latest internships and vacancies, or by inviting students to their recruitment events.

On the other hand, it will be the place for students to orientate themselves among potential employers. Besides company profiles and career opportunities, ERP offers students tips and tricks on a successful preparation for the labor market. As the ERP committee you are responsible for the whole platform. The (online) marketing, the company contact and the acquisition is all in your hands. Do you want to be part of the Erasmus’ most exciting start-up? Become part of the ERP committee!

High Five Committee workload

3-5 hours per week

focus network

Apply for the High Five Committee!

Go to: efr.nl/challenge

The High Five Committee Do you want to be in the heart of the EFR family and organise activities for all Committee Members throughout the year? Then the High Five is the committee to apply for!

The Committee Members Weekend, the Committee Members Prom and the End of the Year Activity are some of the events you will successfully organise. In addition there is room for setting up other activities that will bring the Committee Members of the EFR together! Together with your committee, you will arrange the entire event from location to programme, from transport to catering.We are looking for EFR-minded, motivated and enthusiastic students that are in for a party!

Do you want to be that social animal who keeps the EFR Committee Members base together? Can you make sure all Committee Members will attend your events?

Internationa Career Committee workload

6-8 hours per week

focus

orientation

Apply for the International Career Committee!

Go to: efr.nl/challenge

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The International Career Committee Do you want to organise career focused events for international students? The International Career Committee (ICC) focuses on connecting international students to career opportunities in the Netherlands and abroad but also aims to improve the preparation of international students for the Dutch job market. To achieve this, you will organise a specific career event which involves different companies, speakers and trainers. During the year you will help internationals to find their match and expand your own professional network at the same time.

The committee is open for all (international) bachelor 2, bachelor 3 and master students.

Marketing Committee workload

6-8 hours per week

focus support

Apply for the Marketing Committee!

Go to: efr.nl/challenge

The Marketing Committee The Marketing Committee is responsible for the image and promotion of EFR’s activities. You will design promotional materials and brainstorm with committees about creative ways to promote their event. Because you will be in charge of the entire promotion of EFR’s activities and you will know everything that’s happening within the association. In addition, you will be responsible for the creation and design of the EFR Almanac: a yearbook that will give your fellow Committee Members a great memory of their awesome year!

Don’t worry if you are not a great designer yet: we will make you one by offering several design courses.

Are you creative and do you like to think out of the box?

Are you interested in learning how to work with programs like Indesign? Do you want to be in the centre of the pool of Committee Members? Apply now for the Marketing Committee!

Orientation Cycle Committee workload

6-8 hours per week

focus

orientation

Apply for the Orientation Cycle Committee!

Go to: efr.nl/challenge

The Orientation Cycle Committee In collaboration with the Erasmus School of Economics and the master study associations FSR, MAEUR and AEclipse the EFR organises the Orientation Cycle. This event consists of five different Orientation Days and provides students with the opportunity to explore the masters and career prospectives of different fields of (business) expertise. As a member of the Orientation Cycle Committee you will be responsible for the companies, speakers and content of the Orientation Days.

You will be working together with master study associations and in close collaboration with the companies. We are looking for students with excellent communication skills, an interest in organising and who have are enthusiastic about exploring different fields of business!

Involve Research Project workload

9-12 hours per week

focus

education

Apply for the Involve Research Project Committee!

Go to: efr.nl/challenge

The Involve Research Project Committee

Get a taste of social consultancy and academic research!

The EFR Involve project is one of EFR’s unique projects. In the project students will apply their academic knowledge to make sustainable impact in communities that need it most. This will be done in collaboration with a partner, an NGO or Social Enterprise that will guide and assist in setting up the research. This project consists of four months of desk research and three to four weeks of field research on location, this will be done by a group of around 20 students. Previous projects have been to Ghana, Cameroon, Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda.

Needless to say, the EFR Involve committee is one of EFR’s most challenging and demanding committees and open for ambitious second year, third year or master students searching for a unique opportunity to organise a large project and participate in research. Students willing to apply must make sure to have no other plans during the field research in July/August.

Party Crew workload

3-5 hours per week

focus network

Apply for the Party Crew!

Go to: efr.nl/challenge

The Party Crew The EFR Party Crew is responsible for organising the EFR parties. As a member of this committee you are challenged to successfully combine the right ingredients to create an unforgettable night. You will organise, promote and manage all parties of the EFR, including the Welcome Party, After Exam Drinks and other theme parties. The committee will also be in charge of the EFR Drink that takes place every block and become the face of this social event. You will be challenged to set up innovative marketing campaigns and to find the right location and the very best DJs. We are looking for students who are creative, like to organise and of course like to party.

Political Affairs Committee workload

3-5 hours per week

focus

development

Apply for the Political Affairs Committee!

Go to: efr.nl/challenge

The Political Affairs Committee All events organised by the Political Affairs Committee (previously known as EPIC) have something to do with politics. Your main focus will be organising a trip to an international Model United Nations conference. This ranges from organising the actual trip, to selecting participants and actually participating in the conference yourself. Besides that, the committee organises visits to the European parliament in Brussels and there is room for you own initiatives. We are looking for students who are interested in the field of politics and like to express their own ideas.

Do you have a strong opinion and do you want to share it with others?

Ski Trip Committee workload

3-5 hours per week

focus network

Apply now for the Ski Trip Committee!

Go to: efr.nl/challenge

The Ski Trip Committee As part of the Ski Trip Committee you are responsible for the EFR Ski Trip that will take place in January 2018. Together with your committee you will be in charge to make this trip unforgettable for more than 60 enthusiastic students. This means that you will have to make an awesome program for the whole week, with a lot of partying, ski/snowboard contest etc.

We are looking for people who like a party now and then, but are also serious enough to organise a whole vacation for a big group of people.

Study Trip Committee workload

6-8 hours per week

focus

development

Apply for the Study Trip Committee!

Go to: efr.nl/challenge

The Study Trip Committee The EFR Study Trip is the EFR Committee that meets our international ambitions. Since the foundation of the EFR the international aspect has been of great importance to the EFR. Last year’s edition brought us to Israel, which destination will you pick? Together with your fellow Committee Members you will decide where the EFR will take a group of 30 students next year. The trip consists of social, academic and business aspects such as sightseeing, university and company visits.

Therefore we are looking for motivated students that like adventure.

Do you like to travel, work closely together in a team and are you willing to accept a challenge?

Apply now: efr.nl/ challenge

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