Talent for Good Fair 2024

Round 2: Simulation of a Job Interview in 6 Minutes (with Clingendael Institute) (13:00-14:00 in room New York)
The workshop will consist of an interactive ‘speed dating session’ led by an experienced Human Resource Advisor and an accompanying intern from the Clingendael Institute. Participants will engage in a short role-playing exercise to simulate real-life interview scenarios, allowing them to practice their skills in a supportive environment and receive constructive feedback.

Round 2: Sustainable Synergies and Humanitarian Career Paths (with Mercy Corps) (13:00-14:00 in room OV.45)
This year’s workshop at the Talent for Good Fair will be featuring Mercy Corps’ Senior Energy Advisor and Senior Climate Change Strategy Officer. The workshop will navigate into some of Mercy Corps’ initiatives and explore some activities behind their different commitment streams, especially those relating to Climate and Energy Access. The aim is to provide both students and professionals interested in the sector with some insights into what a career and daily activities within an INGO looks like.

Round 2: Exploring Entrepreneurship and Impact (with PLNT) (13:00-14:00 in Speaker’s Corner)
Don’t miss out on joining this workshop session with PLNT, the entrepreneurial hub of The Hague’s ecosystem. The workshop will be hosted by Betty, an innovation coach who supports science-based and social entrepreneurs to launch their businesses. She has worked curating and designing learning experiences for TEDx, RVO, Leiden University, T-Mobile, Tec de Monterrey in Mexico, and others. Betty believes that education, technology, and entrepreneurship, steered by empathic individuals, are the tools we must use to make systematic transformations in the world.

Round 2: Kickstarting your career as an International in NL (with Here2Work) (13:00-14:00, in room Beijing)
This workshop will be led by María Lucía Bermúdez, one of the co-founders of the Holland Alumni Network and its initiative Here2Work. Maria will not only share her personal journey but also provide practical advice on how to build a successful career in the Netherlands as an international. Through her initiative, she has been able to support international individuals by offering guidance and mentorship on navigating the Dutch job market and entrepreneurial landscape.

Join to hear Maria’s story and gain valuable insights for your own career development.

Fireside chat with Caroline Richelle

Are you a student or young professional looking to pursue a career within the EU institutions? Do you wish you had some insights into what an EU career can look like and how the application process works? Join us for a Fireside Chat with Caroline Richelle, head of the political section of the European Commission representation in the Netherlands!

Meet Caroline:

After completing her studies in International Relations at the University of Groningen, with a special focus on European Integration, Caroline Richelle gained several years of experience in public affairs and strategic communication in Brussels. Through her work as consultant working on various dossiers, and project manager of Pan-European projects supported by EU funds, she learned a lot about the workings of the ‘Eurobubble’. Moving on to work for the European Commission Representation in The Hague as a social media/online community manager and press officer provided her with thorough knowledge of EU policies and policymaking. In her current position as Head of the political section at the Representation, she focuses on political reporting, diplomacy, stakeholder management, and organising high-level visits. Caroline is excited to share her career experiences with you and answer questions about getting your foot in the EU institutions!

Do you have a question for Caroline? Don’t forget to let us know when grabbing your ticket.

The fireside chat is an informal and intimate conversation with a professional working in peace & justice. Caroline will share insights into her current professional role, her career path navigating the ‘Eurobubble’ and share advice to students and young professionals wishing to pursue a career within the international EU institutions.

The fireside chat is taking place in the Speaker’s corner, 14.15-15.15

Round 3: Ikigai with AI: Discover your career purpose (with THHH and Inholland) (15:30-16:30 in room Beijing)
Join us for an engaging workshop to explore your Ikigai, the Japanese concept of life worth, meaning or purpose. Through interactive group activities and personal reflection, you will take the first step towards discovering what truly matters to you. Enrich your human findings with the help of AI.

Round 3: Landing Your Social Impact Dream Job (with FairChange) (15:30-16:30 in room Speaker’s Corner)
Hosted by FairChange, one of the leading social enterprises working to help other like-minded, purpose-driven social entrepreneurs and businesses create sustainable change. We’ll discuss your best answers to common interview questions and not-so-common questions a sustainability employer might ask, selling yourself without being “salesy”, and how to be authentic and confident (even if you feel you don’t meet all the listed qualifications).

Round 3: Working for Justice (with the ICC) (15:30-16:30 in room OV.45)
In this workshop, you’ll explore the International Criminal Court and its mission to help put an end to impunity for the perpetrators of the most serious crimes of concern to the international community. Discover various career paths within the Court, gain insight into the application process, ask questions, and kickstart your international career journey.

Round 3: Position Yourself in the Dutch Job Market (with Undutchables) (15:30-16:30 in room New York)
This workshop hosted by Undutchables Recruitment Agency is designed to assist internationals in navigating the Dutch employment landscape. This workshop offers practical advice on various aspects of job searching in the Netherlands, including resume optimization, and understanding Dutch work culture. The session includes interactive components, aimed at boosting participants’ confidence and readiness for the Dutch job market.