ACD Magazine 2024

Word from the chairman

Dear Participants,

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the 29th edition of Amsterdam Career Days, which will take place from March 4th to 8th at the prestigious Hotel Casa. As Chairman of this remarkable event, I am thrilled to witness the gathering of over 1600 talented individuals from various backgrounds, all eager to explore new opportunities and chart their future careers.

We have chosen Hotel Casa as our venue again, following the success of our previous edition here, which saw unprecedented engagement and enthusiasm. It demonstrates the favourable environment it creates for fostering meaningful connections between students and businesses alike.

Amsterdam Career Days has a long history, dating back to its inception in 1995, and has evolved over time to become the premier career event it is today. Our mission remains unchanged: to empower each attendee in their pursuit of success, whether you’re a first-year student starting out on your academic journey or a recent graduate looking to enter the workforce.

Throughout the event, you will have the opportunity to interact with a wide range of companies from various industries, attend informative presentations, tackle real-world cases, and participate in networking sessions aimed at broadening your professional horizons. Furthermore, our informal activities, such as lunches, dinners, and networking cruises, provide an ideal setting for making long-term connections in a relaxed environment.

Remember that your path to success is defined not by your past or present circumstances, but by your unwavering determination and belief in yourself. As Abraham Lincoln once stated, “The best way to predict the future is to create it.”

I encourage you to take advantage of every opportunity presented during the Amsterdam Career Days. Whether you’re looking for career advice, honing your professional skills, or simply exploring new opportunities, there’s something for everyone. With dedication and a positive attitude, you can turn your goals into reality.

I’d like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated committee members and supervisors who worked tirelessly to make this event possible. Their dedication and enthusiasm are truly admirable.

So join us on this journey, and together we will discover your tomorrow! If you require any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are completely prepared to assist you in your pursuit of success.

Warm regards.

Brice Da Costa, Chairman of the Amsterdam Career Days 2024

29th Committee

ACQUISITION James Kos

ACQUISITION Kik Jansen

ACQUISITION Julie Demuth

CHAIR Brice Da Costa

ACQUISITION Esmée Boeren

ONLINE MARKETING Barbora Rudgalvytė

HEAD OF ACQUISITION TREASURER Amber Politiek

OFFLINE MARKETING Thymen Verweij

Map Hotel Casa Amsterdam

HOTEL CASA AMSTERDAM

Eerste Ringdijkstraat 4, 1097 BC Amsterdam

STEP 2

Sign up entering your email, first and last name

How to apply

STEP 4

Pay our entering fee of €7.95

STEP 1

Go to our website: www.amsterdamcareerdays.nl

STEP 6

The companies will make a selection of students based on their CV

STEP 3

Enter your personal information

STEP 8

Join us on the 4-8th of March at the Hotel Casa Amsterdam

STEP 5

Complete your profile with your (anonymous) CV

STEP 7

Receive your personal schedule

Cancellation Policy

Participating in the ACD will cost you €7,95. To give everyone a fair chance to participate in popular activities, we apply a no-show policy. The policy contains the following rules:

If you unsubscribe at least two workdays before the day your activity takes place, you won’t receive a fine. Beware: only cancellations before 5 PM will be accepted.

If you unsubscribe later than 5 PM, two days before the activity, a fine of €20,will be charged.

For example: If you are registered for an activity at the ACD on Thursday 9th of March you need to deregister at least before 5 PM on Tuesday 7nd of March in order to not get a fine. If you deregister at 5:01 PM on 7nd of March, this means a fine will be charged.

PRESENTATION

A presentation is the best way to get a first impression of a company. During a presentation the company provides you with information about their culture, career opportunities and activities. You will also have the possibility to ask questions. Especially when you are in the orienting phase and want to know which company suits you best, you should definitely join a presentation!

CASE

With a group of 25 CV-selected students you will be taken into the work field of a company. This is the perfect way to get to know a company better in an interactive yet formal manner. By doing this, you will get an impression of the work you could do in the future! Get in touch with this company and explore which issues and opportunities they face during their work day.

SPEED DATES

Do you want to talk to different employees from different departments? Then speed dates is the activity for you! The speed dates is an interactive activity where students can ask questions and speak to different employees or departments of a company while being in small groups with other students. Every 10 minutes you will speak to another employee. This activity gives you the opportunity to gather information from many different parts of the company.

INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS

Are you ready to take the next step and get in contact with a company on an individual level? During an individual meeting you get the chance to explore the possibilities a company has to offer! An individual meeting gives you the opportunity to ask all your questions!

Activities explained

CAREER FAIR

Are you looking to jump-start your career and make valuable connections? Then you won’t want to miss the career fair! Fair will be hsoted every day of Amsterdam Career Days, takeing splace during lunch time. This event is the perfect opportunity to meet recruiters and hiring managers from some of the most sought-after employers in the area. Employers set up booths to showcase their organization and provide information about job openings, while job seekers can network with employers and gain insights into the job market. Don’t miss out on this chance to get ahead and make the contacts you need to take the next step in your career.

CAREER CORNER

Career Corner is the perfect place to take your career to the next level and get the professional edge you need to stand out in the job market. Our expert CV review service will ensure that your CV is up to date and reflects your qualifications, experience, and skills to the best of your ability. We also offer professional LinkedIn photo services to ensure that you have a striking and professional profile picture that will impress recruiters. With Career Corner, you can be sure that you are presenting yourself in the best way possible and giving yourself the best chance at success.

COFFEE WORKSHOP

Make and taste your self-made coffee while interacting with students and employees of a company! During this 2.5 hour session, you will have the opportunity to ask all your questions in an informal manner and get to know the possibilities for starting a career at a company.

BEER TASTING

During this 1.5 hour session, you can enjoy a selection of beers while connecting with the employees of a company. You can ask all your questions in a relaxed and informal setting while also getting to know more about a selection of different beers.

HIGH WINE

Taste several wines and bites during the High Wine while connecting with the recruiters of a company. During this 1.5 hour session, you can ask all your questions in a relaxed and informal setting and get to know more about the opportunities that a company has for you.

SPORTS ACTIVITY

When companies choose to do a sports activity, the recruiters and students will play a game of padel together. This way they can meet and have fun in an informal way, which is key to building a professional relationship.

NETWORK CRUISE

Whilst enjoying the beautiful view of the canals of Amsterdam, students and recruiters will get the opportunity to connect whilst cruising down the city center of Amsterdam. Students will get to network with the recruiters for about 1.5 hours.

LUNCH

Having lunch together with the employees of a company is a good way to ask your questions in a relaxed setting. With a group of 15 CV-selected students you will join a company for lunch. This is a good way to get to know the company atmosphere as well.

DINNER

With a group of 15 CV-selected students you will join a company for a dinner. This is a good way to get to know the company’s atmosphere and a perfect opportunity to speak to recruiters.

COOKING WORKSHOP

A cooking workshop is the perfect chance to meet and interact with students while preparing a delicious meal. You are guided by chefs who provide information about the ingredients and are ready for any questions. The prepared dishes will eventually be consumed as a shared dinner in the restaurant where you can

Main partners

The idea of main partners in the context of the ACD is to create a unique opportunity for companies to engage with students on a more exclusive level. This is done by having five main partners, one of which is present each day of the event and hosting a main partner drink at the end of the day. This drink serves as an opportunity for the company to showcase their product, industry, or services and meet with students in an informal setting.

The main partner drink is designed to be a way for the company to stand out from the other exhibiting companies, as well as to make a strong impression on the students who attend the ACD. By hosting the drink, the company has the exclusive opportunity to connect with students and make a lasting impression on them. This is a great way for the company and students to build relationships with potential future employees or partners.

The main partner drink also offers the chance for the company to discuss the latest industry trends, share their successes, and demonstrate the value of their business. This allows the company to further highlight their unique offerings and demonstrate why they are the best choice for potential students.

By having five main partners at the Amsterdam Career Days, the event offers the opportunity to build relationships with a variety of different companies and students.

Special thanks

Dear participating companies,

First and foremost, we would like to thank all participating companies in the Amsterdam Career Days, and in particular, our main partners Amazon, BDO, Deloitte, EY, and KPMG.

Throughout this week, you organized various activities for our students, including presentations, case studies or events such as networking cruise, barista workshops and dinners. We are also very proud of our company fair, where we have seen a lot of companies including their amazing stands. During all these activities, over 1800 students have had the opportunity to get to know you, and perhaps they have even met their future employer.

We cannot wait to hear where all these students have ended up and what exciting challenges they have taken on after the Amsterdam Career Days. We hope the event has met your expectations and perhaps even exceeded them.

We would like to thank you for your participation. Together, we have created an unforgettable 29th edition of the vent, and we are incredibly proud of that.

We look forward to welcoming you back next year!

Career partner

The career partner at the Amsterdam Career Days, takes pride in guiding you towards a promising professional future. Throughout the event, during three days, their specialized services aim to elevate the students’ professional profile. From thorough CV reviews to capturing your unique professional image through LinkedIn photos, they are committed to refining your presentation to potential employers.

Students are offered the opportunity to engage in an exclusive masterclass offering insights and industry-relevant strategies to enhance your CV and LinkedIn profile. This helps students to strategically connect with potential employers, facilitate networking opportunities, and provides career counseling sessions to address your specific concerns and chart a course for your professional development.

Beyond conventional services, they function as a guide, mentor, and advocate during this critical phase of transitioning into the professional realm, ensuring students to not only meet but exceed the expectations of potential employers. Students’ success is their priority.

Lead the 30th lustrum edition!

The Amsterdam Career Days is the largest career event in Amsterdam. In the 2024 edition of the Amsterdam Career Days 90 companies will participate and in most years around 2000 students attend the event.

What do I learn as a committee member?

You will learn to work and communicate in a diverse but fun team of eight students from the UvA and the VU. Becoming a member of this committee creates the perfect way to develop yourself. Depending on your position you are going to guide your team, acquire and negotiate with large and prestigious companies, develop an extensive online and offline promotion plan, or create and retain the budget of the ACD. You will gain persuasive and organizational skills, will learn how to deal with deadlines and how to act in a professional business environment.

Chair

You oversee the committee, you are responsible for the meetings, the planning and the overall functioning of the committee.

Head of Acquisition & Treasurer

As the treasurer you take care of the contracts, invoices, the budget and the realization. And as the Head of Acquisition, you are responsible for coordinating the 4 acquisitors of this event. Preferably, the acquisition coordinator has sales or acquisition experience.

Online Marketing & Secratary

As the online marketing you will be responsible forsocial media and the website. It is your job to make sure all students of the UvA and the VU know about this event. You are responsible for You are also responsible for secretary tasks, including keeping track of all communication and files.

Offline Marketing

As the offline marketing you are responsible for the design and implementation of the physical marketing. It is your job to make sure all students of the UvA and VU know about this event.

Acquisition Officer (1/4)

As acquisitor you will approach potential companies to participate in your event. Before the event you will be the contact person for your companies and you will assist them during the event.