EFR Committees

TASKS

EFR COMMITTEES

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CONTENT

Meet the EFR What will you gain?

Having Fun! Full-time opportunities Application procedure Round 1 committee recruitment: Deadline June 5th 2016 Party Crew Ski Trip Committee High Five Political Affairs Committee Commercial Team External Affairs

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Marketing Committee Orientation Cycle Committee Study Trip Committee Activities Committee Involve Committee Round 2 committee recruitment: Deadline September 11th 2016 IBEB-START Committee START Committee Charity Committee International Career Committee International Development Committee Master Committee Summary

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MEET THE EFR

The Economic Faculty association Rotterdam (EFR) was officially founded in 1964. Fifty years later, the EFR has distinguished itself by establishing a reputation of being one of the largest, most active and professional student associations in Europe. The EFR has over 5500 members of which more than 150 are Committee Members who voluntarily commit themselves to organising activities for fellow students.

The EFR is the official faculty 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

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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 the four goals of the EFR: education, orientation, development and network.

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 EFR BOARD

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WHAT WILL YOU GAIN?

PE R S ON AL

SO C IA L

SU PP ORT FR OM E FR B OA R D

Learning to handle stress, providing effective feedback, receiving criticism and making decisions around tight schedules are important skills that are not easily picked up during lectures.

You might have had a time management class, or read something about giving feedback but it is only after you have put it into practice that you begin to understand the fine nuances of these soft skills.

The EFR organises tons of social activities each year. As a committee member you can participate in almost all of them! From our own introduction weekends, Committee Members Prom, parties, Committee Members Weekend, our monthly social drink and other get-togethers, there is always something going on. You will form a very strong bond with your committee and other Committee Members.

As a committee member you are not alone in doing your tasks. The EFR Board is there to support you when needed.

Every committee has one supervisor from the EFR Board, who will guide you through your year. The EFR Board consists of eight senior students who are dedicating one full-time year to the EFR. They have been in your position and are always there to help.

TR AIN IN GS The Committee Members Academy is there to help you grow and develop yourself whilst keeping your future career in mind. You and your committee will receive committee-specific trainings throughout the year. All Committee Member trainings are free of charge.

A year at the EFR will make you learn more things than you have ever imagined!

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HAVING FUN WITH Y OUR COMMIT T EE

W IT H A LL T HE C O MMIT T EE M E M B E R S

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.

The Committee Members Weekend, the EFR Prom and the other activities the High Five Committee organises are there for you as an 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.

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FULL-TIME OPPORTUNITIES Every year, the EFR offers three opportunities to apply for full-time positions:

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EF R BU SINESS WEEK C O MMIT T EE

ERA SMU S REC R U ITM E NT DAYS COM M ITTE E

The EFR Board consists of eight students who have committed themselves to guide the Economic Faculty association Rotterdam through an adventurous year.

They are responsible for everything that concerns the EFR and together with more than 150 Committee Members they realize the greatest activities in Rotterdam. Every year the EFR is proud to welcome world leaders such as presidents of different countries, CEOs and secretary-generals of the UN. All these activities cost a lot of time and effort. The EFR Board is there to make sure that all of these things are carried out and the association reaches a new level each year. Every year in May a new group of students is recruited for the full-time Board.

Do you want to organise the most prestigious week of the EFR? In 2016 the 32nd edition was held, which makes the EFR Business Week the oldest congress and recruitment event on campus. Six dedicated students work full-time on this project from August until April. We are looking for students that want to stand out of the crowd and really want to accomplish something. Positions available in the EFR Business Week Committee are: Chairman, Commissioner World of Business, Commissioner Conference Platform, Commissioner of Commercial Events (2x) and Commissioner of Marketing.

The Erasmus Recruitment Days Committee organises the biggest on-campus recruitment event in the Benelux. Almost 100 companies and 2700 students are participating in the Erasmus Recruitment Days, a joint venture between the EFR and STAR. This two-week event will take place in the beginning of February.

Seven students are working full-time from August until March to make this happen.

Each year in May the Chairman, Treasurer, Commissioner Marketing, Commercial (2x), Editor-in-Chief & IT and Commissioner of Event are recruited.

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EFR BOARD

EFR BUSINESS WEEK COMMITTEE

ERASMUS RECRUITMENT DAYS COMMITTEE

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APPLICATION PROCEDURE

I N T E R E S TE D OR J US T CU RIO U S? Send an email to challenge@efr.nl or call 010-4081147!

GO FOR A C O F F EE You can always go for a coffee with one of the Board members to ask questions and get informed about the different positions and committees!

A GENDA A ND INFOR M ATION Informal Committee Recruitment Drink 20th of May, Siena (H-Building), 16:00h Interviews The interviews start the 6th of June. The interviews will take fifteen minutes up to half an hour, and will be taken by 2 members of the EFR Board.

A PPLY! Apply at www.efr.nl/challenge. When applying, we ask for a short motivation and your CV. This is nothing to worry about, your CV is not as important as it will be in a few years. Right now, the CV is a good way for us to keep track of the people applying for our committees and get to know what they are interested in. Do not worry if your CV does not look too great yet, in fact, the EFR is there to help you fix that!

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Application Deadline Round 1: 5th of June Application Deadline Round 2: 11th of September

Go to www.efr.nl/challenge to apply!

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ROUND 1 COMMITTEE RECRUITMENT B E F ORE S U M ME R

Party Crew Ski Trip Committee High Five Political Affairs Committee Commercial Team External Affairs Marketing Committee Orientation Cycle Committee Study Trip Committee Activities Committee Involve Committee

APPLICATION DEADLINE JUNE 5th 2016

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TASKS • • • •

Organisation Party Management Marketing and Promotion DJ/Location selection

PARTY CREW POSITIONS: CHAIRMAN / PROJECT MANAGERS

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 a yearly party with other associations. 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

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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. Plus, the chairman of the Party Crew will also be the chairman of a separate committee, consisting of people from 8 different associations, that organises the Rotterdam Student Party.

Are you a party animal? Apply for the Party Crew!

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TASKS • know how to enthuse people to join the EFR Ski Trip • have good ideas to make great deals for the participants • create the ultimate group atmosphere during the EFR Ski Trip

SKI TRIP COMMITTEE

POSITIONS: CHAIRMAN / PROJECT MANAGERS As part of the Ski Trip Committee you are responsible for the EFR Ski Trip that will take place in January 2017. Together with your committee you will be in charge to make this trip unforgettable for more than 100 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.

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

Are you someone who likes skiing or boarding, do you like to party and are you a responsible person? Then you should definitely apply for the EFR Ski Trip Committee!

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Arrange locations and make deals for parties/activities Come up with original plans and ideas Be present and visible on EFR Events Bring Active Members together Party!

HIGH FIVE POSITIONS: CHAIRMAN / PROJECT MANAGERS

Do you want to be in the heart of the EFR family and organise activities for all Committee Members throughout the whole 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 any activity that will bring the Active Members of the EFR together.

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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?

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TASKS • Organise a trip to an international Model United Nations • Participate in a Model United Nations • Organise the EFR Student Debate • Visit embassies

POLITICAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POSITIONS: CHAIRMAN / PROJECT MANAGER

All events organised by the Political Affairs Committee (previously known as EPIC) have something to do with politics. In the beginning of the year you organise a Student Debate on campus. This debate also serves as a preliminary round for your biggest event, namely the Model United Nations! This amazing conference usually takes place around February. Besides that, you are able to organise embassy visits and there is room for you own initiatives.

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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?

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Organising Career Fair Finance EFR Activities Commercial Support Contract Negotiation

COMMERCIAL TEAM POSITIONS: CHAIRMAN / COMMERCIALS

The Commercial Team works together closely with the Commercial Officer to monitor the existing company network, finance events and attract new partners. You will be responsible for the capital raising of some events. For these events, you will be actively involved since you are the bridge between the organising committee and the business world. Furthermore, you will organise two Career Fairs throughout the year. The Career Fair is a (fairly) new, high-potential recruitment event of the EFR

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in which students are connected with their future employers from Small and Medium size Entities.

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 EFR’s activities? Apply for the Commercial Team!

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TASKS • • • •

Maintain the EFR network Organise ESE Alumni events Attend external drinks, conferences and dinners Connect committees and potential partners

EXTERNAL AFFAIRS POSITIONS: CHAIRMAN / PROJECT MANAGERS

Since the EFR is the oldest study association on our campus, it has an enormous network 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.

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

Are you the one connecting the EFR dots?

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TASKS • • • •

Create promotional materials using EFR templates Organise major campus stunts Make promotion videos Create and design the EFR Almanac

MARKETING COMMITTEE POSITIONS: CHAIRMAN / DESIGNERS / MOVIE MAKERS

The Marketing Committee is responsible for the image of the EFR and the promotion of EFR’s activities. You will design promotional materials and brainstorm with committees about creative ways to promote their event. In addition, you will be responsible for the creation and design of the EFR Almanac. The variety of activities in a year makes the EFR Marketing Committee one of the most interesting and fun committees of the EFR. We are looking for people with skills in marketing, creative minds, design heroes and people with affinity with IT.

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This year, we’re also looking for someone with affinity with making movies. We offer design trainings for the Marketing Committee, so don’t worry if you are not a great designer yet, we will make you one!

You can perform surveys amongst all EFR members, order gadgets, create stunning designs or conquer the campus with all our promotion.

Can you think outside of the box?

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TASKS • • • •

Port Day Entrepreneurship Day Marketing Day Finance Day

ORIENTATION CYCLE COMMITTEE POSITIONS: CHAIRMAN / PROJECT MANAGERS

In collaboration with the Erasmus School of Economics and the master study associations ECE Students, FSR, Maeur and Transito the EFR organises the Orientation Cycle. This event consists of four different Orientation Days and provides students with the opportunity to explore the 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

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with master study associations and in close collaboration with companies and different faculty departments. We are looking for students with excellent communication skills, an interest in organising and who have a drive for very diverse fields within the curriculum.

Do you want to explore the world behind, for instance, finance or marketing and become the link between education and business?

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TASKS • • • •

Decide where to go Promote the Trip on campus Find partners to visit Make sure the week is unforgettable!

STUDY TRIP COMMITTEE

POSITIONS: CHAIRMAN / TREASURER / MARKETING / PROJECT MANAGERS The EFR Study Trip is the EFR Committee that meets our international ambitions. Since the foundation of the EFR the international aspect have been of great importance to the EFR. Last year’s edition brought us to Russia, what destination will you pick? Together with your fellow committee members you will decide where the EFR will take students next year.

The trip consists of social, academic and business aspects, as

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sightseeing, university and company visits will be part of the trip.

We therefore are looking for motivated students that do not shy away from adventure.

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

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Plan the activities and make a script Market your events Arrange locations Make sure your event is one that no participant will forget!

ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE POSITIONS: CHAIRMAN / PROJECT MANAGERS

The Activities Committee is one of the oldest committees of the EFR. By being a member of this committe your organisational skills will be challenges and developed. You will be in charge of a broad range of projects. You will start with organising the City Trip - a long weekend to a big city in Europe. In times of political elections, the comittee will organise the EFR/EenVandaag Political Debate, which is broadcasted on national television. Besides these

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two major EFR events you will have the opportunity to carry out a new event.

We are looking for highly motivated students that are goalorientated and have affinity with organising events.

Are you up for this organisational challenge?

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INVOLVE COMMITTEE

TASKS • • • •

Find a suitable project Find sponsers Organise the trip Participate in the project!

POSITIONS: CHAIRMAN / TREASURER / COMMERCIAL / PROJECT MANAGERS / MARKETING The EFR-Involve project is a three year old and unique project on campus. The EFR-Involve Committee will be organising a volunteering project where students can use their academic knowledge to improve situations in developing countries.

Last year the third edition of the EFR-Involve project commenced; a group of 20 students did desk research about a social enterprise in the Netherlands, and will do field research in Uganda for three

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weeks to verify their findings. The EFR-Involve Committee has the challenging task to set up a volunteering project from A to Z! For this committee motivation and enthusiasm are the main qualities we are looking for.

Do you want to get involved and actually make a difference?

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ROUND 2 COMMITTEE RECRUITMENT A F T E RS U M ME R

IBEB-START Committee START Committee Charity Committee International Career Committee International Development Committee Master Committee

APPLICATION DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 11th 2016

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TASKS • Every block an interesting, fun or challenging activity • iBuddy programme • Introduction Weekend

IBEB-START COMMITTEE

POSITIONS: CHAIRMAN / PROJECT MANAGERS Ever since the Bachelor IBEB started there has been a great community feeling among the IBEB students. As a member of the EFR IBEB-START Committee you will be organising many different activities for all for all first year IBEB students.

These could range from a Pubcrawl to a BBQ at the Kralingsche Plas: it’s up to your own originality! The iBuddy Programme and the unforgettable IBEB-Introduction Weekend will provide you

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with the opportunity to both improve your organisation skills and give prospective IBEB Students a warm welcome to Rotterdam.

We are looking for first year IBEB students who are enthusiastic to organise activities for their fellow students and are able to think creatively. Besides that, an international orientation is a must.

Are you ready for a year of fun with your fellow IBEB students?

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Get in touch with other 1st-years!

Experience student life!

Start Kroegentocht Organise the ‘Startweekend’

START COMMITTEE POSITIONS: CHAIRMAN / PROJECT MANAGERS

The Start Committee organises events that are for 1st-year economics students only! This is one of the oldest committees at the EFR, because we think it is important for 1st-year students to develop themselves.

The activities focus on the social side of student life, for example with a Casino Night or the Pub Crawl. At the end of the year you will organise the introduction weekend, where you will spend

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the weekend with 100 new economics students and a lot of Committee Members! A big responsibility for someone who is just beginning in Rotterdam!

Are you one of the students who wants to step out during his/ her student life? Then go for it!

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TASKS • • • •

Create more awareness for voluntary work Organize Christmas fundraising event Organize the EFR Charity Days Maintain relationships with all stakeholders

CHARITY COMMITTEE

POSITIONS: CHAIRMAN / PROJECT MANAGERS The Charity Committee promotes students to take an active role in social work and helps fundraising in the city of Rotterdam.

As a member of the Charity Committee you are responsible for the organisation of the EFR Charity Days and a grand fundraising event. The EFR Charity Days create the opportunity for students to dedicate some of their time to help the less privileged and show commitment to the city. The fundraising activity is a

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concept that the committee itself will develop and makes sure to challenge your creativity and organisational skills.

Are you socially engaged and do you like to organise and participate in charity related events? Then the Charity Committee is the right committee for you to develop and challenge yourself!

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TASKS TASKS

• Help international students to create career opportunities • Find companies that offer job opportunities in The Netherlands and abroad for international students • Organise a recruitment activity for international students

INTERNATIONAL CAREER COMMITTEE POSITIONS: CHAIRMAN / PROJECT MANAGERS

Do you want to organize career focused events for your fellow IBEB students?

to match international students to future employers. During the year you will help your IBEB year to find their match and expand your own professional network at the same time.

The International Career Committee (ICC) focusses solely on connecting international students to career opportunities in the Netherlands and abroad. You will organise a specific career event

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TASKS • Organize the International Development Day • Be responsible for a sizeable budget • Suit the needs of ESE’s international students

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE POSITIONS: CHAIRMAN / PROJECT MANAGERS

The International Development committee focusses on the professional development of international students at the Erasmus School of Economics. You will organize a full day filled with trainings and workshops. This day will offer workshops and trainings, such as CV, interview and networking trainings.

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The aim of this day is to improve international students on a professional level.

Are you the spokesperson for the international students at the ESE and do you want to bridge the gap between theory and practice, then apply now!

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TASKS • Organize Master Career Orientation events in multiple branches.

• Suit the needs of master students • Be responsible for sizeable budget

MASTER COMMITTEE POSITIONS: CHAIRMAN / PROJECT MANAGERS

The EFR launches a brand new committee that is open to all ESE Master students, the Master Committee. This committee focusses on the orientation of all ESE master students on their post-master career in multiple branches. Several events will be hosted to facilitate in this goal, for instance a speed-dating event with alumni. In this committee you will have the freedom to suit

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the needs of all ESE master students in multiple branches.

Are you independently capable of organizing a major master event and do you know where to suit the need of master students? Furthermore are you interested in extensively contact with companies and alumni? - Then apply now!

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SUMMARY

ECONOMIC FACULTY ASSOCIATION ROTTERDAM

Information Drink: 20th of May, Siena (H-Building), 16:00h

Burgemeester Oudlaan 50

Application Deadline Round 1: 5th of June

3062 PA Rotterdam

Application Deadline Round 2: 11th of September

Visiting address: Room HB-108 T: +31 (0) 10 408 11 47 W: www.efr.nl

Apply at WWW.EFR.NL/CHALLENGE

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