Confidently pitch yourself to employers:
tell employers about your added value & your support needs

Do you find it challenging to introduce yourself to future employers?
Do you have a specific support need in your future workplace?
Then register for this training!

This training consists of six sessions and is for students and young alumni who face challenges transitioning from their studies to the labour market. This may because of neurodivergence (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), physical disabilities,  psychological challenges or other factors that create hurdles in the job search.

During this training you will explore your career goals and learn how to share your career narrative:

• What are you good at?
• What kind of role and work environment do you want?
• What are your specific support needs?

An important part of the training is that you learn to formulate your talents and challenges in a positive and powerful way. During your journey you will develop your career story, cultivate your conversation skills and meet employers to practice your pitch. So, all in all a great opportunity to develop your employability skills and put them into practise!

Dates & times
Wed 07 May, 12.30h - 15.30h
Wed 14 May, 12.30h - 15.30h
Thu 15 May, 14.00h - 16.30h (practise your pitch with employers at the YourCareerWeek)
Wed 21 May, 12.30h - 15.30h
Wed 04 June, 12.30h - 15.30h
Wed 18 June, 12.30h - 15.30h (practise your pitch with employers)

Registration process (deadline 28 April 2025)

1. Click on ‘Book my spot’. Answer the questions in the questionnaire.
If you have a CV, please upload it. If you do not have a CV yet, then please upload an empty document.

2. Book an intake through this link.
Under ‘Category’ choose in the dropdown menu ‘Intake for Pitching yourself’ and choose a timeslot on 30 April or 1 May 2025.

3. The intake is an online appointment with central student counsellor Ellen van Veen to hear your expectations and motivation to participate in this training.
You will receive a Teams invitation for the intake on Monday 28 April 2025.

4. Secure a speeddating timeslot on 15 May. Don’t wait too long, as the timeslots fill up quickly.
- In the YourCareerWeek from 12-15 May, there are many employers on campus to meet young talent.
Check which employers you find interesting on the registration page.
When you scroll down on that webpage, you can use the widget to find employers who connect with your background and wishes.
- Book a timeslot for 15 May with at least one company. Preferably more than one, so you can practice more.

Inquiries
For questions, please send an email to both Marlies Koolhaas ([email protected]) and Ellen van Veen ([email protected]).

About the trainer
The training sessions will be conducted by experts of the Expert Centre on Inclusive Education (ECIO) and Onbeperkt aan de Slag. It is part of their project Ready For Take Off. You can read more about this here: MDT Ready For Take Off | De Inclusiemakers