‘Investing in yourself means investing in more job satisfaction’
Govert Buijs advocates for less education early in life and more room for retraining and career switches later in life.
Career
Personalia edition november 2022
An overview of awards, new positions and other developments regarding VU alumni and scientists.
‘The rules of the game in the boardroom are the problem'
According to VU economist Marilieke Engbers, the transcripts of boardroom meetings don’t reveal everything behind the decision-making process.
'Sustainability and commerce can reinforce each other'
With MOYU, his reusable notebook start-up, Paul Sintnicolaas (28) is contributing to creating a better world.
‘Be proud of where you come from’
Law alumna Mounia Benabdallah (37) grew up in Amsterdam-West and is now a partner at Baker McKenzie in New York.
‘The campus needs to be a living lab’
In the current anniversary year Josja van der Veer looks back on her performance in the area of sustainability, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Darine makes tutoring accessible for everyone
As a Business Administration student, Darine el Houfi (23) was already tutoring students to help fund his studies.
Heineken’s Kelsey Sibley entered HR via Biology
The American-born Kelsey Sibley studied Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in Health and Life Sciences at the VU Amsterdam.
'I traded business for television'
Sandra Ysbrandy had worked her way up the ladder at Rabobank, however she decided to set a radical new course for her career.
A mentor as your key to success? This is how you find the right one!
It seems to be the go-to recipe for a successful career among professionals: career coaching.
