The what when and W(h)ere of Wervingsdagen

Hi there! I am Ruth, and I am currently part of the Board of Stichting Wervingsdagen Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. For the people who are not familiar with us, Wervingsdagen is an annual series of career-focused events held right here at the TU Eindhoven. Our mission? Helping students connect with different companies, sharpen their professional skills, and prepare them for life after university. Let me give you a quick overview of what we do!

First up, the Skill Sessions. Each year, we organize workshops where professionals help us work on essential skills, this year 56 in total. The workshops range from technical training to soft skills like pitching or negotiation. This year’s theme is Career Under Construction, emphasizing that building a career is all about steady, step-by-step progress. Whether you’re in your first year or wrapping up your master’s, Skill Sessions offer something for everyone.

Then there is the Career Expo. Auditorium and Atlas are packed with booths from top companies, all here to meet students like us. Taking place on March 11th and 12th this year, it is our biggest annual event, with companies like ASML and Philips joining in. This is the ultimate opportunity to explore different industries, have a chat with recruiters, or find out what companies are looking for. 

After the Career Expo, we wrap things up with the Interviewing Days. Here you can have one-on-one interviews with companies you are interested in. It’s where networking can turn into real internship or job offers! The Interviewing Days help make the leap from university to the professional world feel easier, giving students a real taste of what’s next.

We do not only focus on career fairs and workshops. At Wervingsdagen, we also believe in having a good time! Sometimes, you’ll see us sponsoring a party or sports event. We are here to support student life in every way we can.

Being a part of the board has been an incredible experience so far. While organizing these events you gain experience in event planning, collaborating with professionals, and working in a team. Each event has its own challenges, but that only makes it more rewarding. It is great to see everything come together and create events that are beneficial for students.

So, whether you are a first year discovering all your options or about to graduate, Wervingsdagen has something for everyone!