Work2Work Kickoff (English)

• Algemeen
• WO
• Studiejaar 6

Work2Work kickoffmeeting

Iris Huisman & Cynthia Vilt

coaches work2work

8 December 2022

Let's get started ....!

• briefly introduction Iris and Cynthia
• Objective of this kickoff meeting
• Questions in response to sent documents/SOLsystem
• Please take your mobile, go to LessonUp app code

How to anticipate on new work

• Knowing what you are looking for (search profile)
• Knowing how and where to search (search strategy)
• Basics in order (CV, LinkedIn, coverletter, etc.)

Can you tell us more about
your status?

1. I am an EU citizen
2. I am not an EU citizen and my work permit ends soon.
3. I have a search year or I already applied for the search year
4. Other

Set up (min.) 2 search profiles

• search profile name (e.g. position in education)
• desired jobtitle names (e.g. lecturer, teacher, educator, etc.)
  
• desired employers (e.g. UvA, VU, Hogeschool Utrecht etc.)
  
• search strategies (network, LinkedIn, website Academic Transfer, etc.)
  
• search area (e.g. Amsterdam and max 30 minutes travel)

Do your always use the same CV?

1. Yes of course!
2. No only incase of a similar position
3. No I have 2 of them
4. No this is really not needed

How do most people get a new job?

1. Apply on vacancies
2. Sending open applications
3. Through their network
4. Via a headhunter

Strategy: What sources of information do you have or do you use?

What will you emphasize
in your coverletter?

1. How much you like the job
2. How well the position fits into your career path
3. Which activities suit your abilities
4. What your unique selling points are

What is the purpose of LinkedIn?

1. To make yourself visible for new employers
2. To search for vacancies
3. To expand your network
4. A, B and C are all correct

LinkedIn

• make your profile up to date
• "open-to-work" so you can be found
• use the search window (search employers/vacancies/people who have "your" job)
• make yourself visible

Apply for unemployment benefits on time

• online with Digid ww.uwv.nl
  
• 1 week before un-employment (until 1 week after)
  
• You can already set a reminder email today (at www.uwv.nl)

How to continue?

• Set up at least 2 search profiles
  
• Go on with your orientation
  
• Register application activities in SOLsystem
• If you would like feedback, please email your coach

Thanks for participating!

Iris Huisman & Cynthia Vilt

Please send your quesions of reguests

via SOLsystem