Career Centre
At IC University of Applied Sciences, our Career Centre is dedicated to providing comprehensive support to help our students and graduates achieve their career goals and succeed in the competitive job market.
Welcome to IC’s Career Centre, your ultimate destination for career services and professional growth. Our dedicated team is here to guide you through every stage of your career path, providing personalized career counseling and invaluable career guidance. We aim to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate future career opportunities successfully. Whether you are looking to explore different career paths or seeking support from our career advisors, IC’s Career Centre is committed to helping you achieve your professional goals and secure a bright future.
Career Centre Objectives
Developing relevant skills and tools
Highlighting job market trends and in-demand skills
Organising internships and sharing job opportunities
Alumni engagement and tracking
Personal development and career coaching
Dutch culture and language programmes
The success of our students and graduates is our success. Our Career Centre plays a pivotal role in enhancing our students’ educational and social experiences through a holistic approach. This includes a comprehensive orientation programme, academic support, internships, and post-graduate opportunities. Our goal is to ensure that our students are not only job-ready but also equipped to navigate their career progression.
Mission Statement
Career Centre Services
Workshops
Students are invited to workshops covering specific topics by IC Amsterdam lecturers and guest speakers. These workshops will help students explore their interests, industry preferences, and job opportunities.
Guest Speaker Workshops (Initial Offering)
- Roshana Froon: Acculturation/Integrating into Dutch Society
- Robert Coelen: Value of Diversity in Business
- Erik Schmit: How to Deal with Dutch Politics (including a visit to city hall)
Know Who You Are This workshop helps students understand their qualities, strengths, weaknesses, interests, values, and passions. It also assists them in identifying potential industries for work.
Exploring Job Market Opportunities and Networking This workshop helps students understand their job preferences, the importance of networking, where to find networking events, and how to create a professional pitch.
Webinars
Students can attend webinars on topics providing a basic guideline and foundation for their job-seeking journey:
- Writing a Resume and Cover Letter
- LinkedIn Basics
- Preparing for a Job Interview and Salary Negotiation
Dutch Language Classes
Students will have access to basic Dutch language classes, essential for integrating into the Netherlands and meeting requirements by many companies in the Netherlands.
- 20 hours to complete the programme
- Weekly classes
- Certificate on completion
Consulting Services 1:1
This service provides personalized guidance on improving resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles. It also offers advice for students interested in pursuing a master’s or specific industry work. Services are available by appointment.
- Resume / CV check (20 minutes)
- Cover letter check (40 minutes)
- LinkedIn check (20 minutes)
- Choosing a Master’s (Study advisor)
- Choosing an internship / job (Coach)
Social & Career Events
Students can attend networking events to meet alumni and industry professionals. Events organized by partner companies are also available.
- KPMG: TBD
- More events on the way. Watch this space.
Tools & Resources
- Personality tests (Big 5, DISC test, MBTi)
- Value tests (work value / personal value)
- Competence test (competencies and skills assessment)
- Online versions of workshops (text and video)
- Jobs and internship vacancy page (option to work with JobTeaser)
At IC’s Career Centre, we offer a comprehensive range of student career services designed to enhance your career development. Our career workshops provide insights into job market trends and in-demand skills, while our career support services, including resume reviews and interview preparation, ensure you are fully prepared for the job market. With access to expert career advisors and a variety of resources tailored to your needs, we help you make informed decisions about your career path. Our focus is on providing continuous career guidance and support, ensuring you are well-prepared to seize future career opportunities and excel in your chosen field.
Meet the Career Centre team
- Haenee Kim: Operations/Lead
- Daniel Mozes: Communication & Marketing
- Roshana Froon: Academic Content & Alignment
- Klaas van Mierlo: Management & Budgeting
- Rich Hooff: Career & Internship Officer
- Shehnaaz Qureshi: Career & Internship Officer