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UvA Career Day

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Each November, start your career journey at UvA Career Day. Join inspirational talks and interactive workshops, and get your CV checked. An event for career insights and inspiration.
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UvA Career Day - 12 November 2026

Get ready for the job market at UvA Career Day on 12 November, from 10:00 to 16:00 at CREA, Roeterseiland Campus.

Take part in interactive career workshops on topics such as interview preparation, job search strategies and self-presentation. Ask your questions during live recruiter Q&A's, have your CV or LinkedIn profile checked by recruiters and get a professional photo taken for your CV or LinkedIn.

For whom?

UvA Career Day is open to all students of the UvA and young-alumni

A peek at the programme

  • LinkedIn: Learn from an Expert - Work on your LinkedIn profile live in an interactive session with a LinkedIn Top Voice.
  • Job Search Strategies - Discover effective job search strategies for finding a job in the Netherlands.
  • Ask a Recruiter: Live Q&A - Find out what recruiters look for and how to stand out.
  • NeurOlympics: Test Your Brain Skills and Match Your Career - Take a game-based brain skills test and learn how to match your career choices to your strengths.

Programme & Registration

Check the full programme for details on all sessions on the event registration pageExternal link. Registration opens on 29 October.

Impression of previous editions

To get an impression of previous UvA Career Days, please view the photographs on this page.

UvA Career Day 2024 Crea - CV feedback
Career Day 2024 - Sangbreeta Moitra
UvA Career Day 2024 Crea - take LinkedIn photo

Contact

Do you have a question about UvA Career Day or a suggestion for the programme? Send us an email via careerevents@uva.nlExternal link, and follow Student Careers Centre on InstagramExternal link.

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