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Career Prep: Panel session and Meet & greet with alumni (for CADS students)
Meet alumni from your programme and discover more about the career possibilities in media, academia, government and more on the job market!
- Teacher
- Sophie Blok (Study choice/career adviser)
- Method
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Workshop
Panel session and Meet & Greet with alumni
The Career Service FSW is organising this career event in collaboration with the Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology programme and study association Itiwana.
For whom?
All CADS students are welcome. Admission preference is given to second-year CADS students. If there are too many applications, these students will be given priority.
Programme
| Time | Activity | Room |
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14.00 - 14.15 hrs |
Student walk-in |
1B01 |
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14.15 - 15.15 hrs |
Alumni panel session |
1B01 |
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15.15 - 16.45 hrs |
Meet & Greet alumni |
0B13 ,0B23, 0B04 |
| 16.45 - 17.15 hrs | Plenary wrap-up and drinks | FSW Café |
Panel Session
Several professionals with an academic background in CADS will discuss what it is like to enter the labour market from their own specialisation. They will answer questions from the audience to provide a clear picture of the possibilities, such as:
- What characterises the work they do? And why might you choose—or choose not—to pursue this type of job?
- Which knowledge, skills, and competencies are important to be successful in the field? And how can you start developing these already as a student?
- How did they experience the transition from studying to working? What tips do they have?
- To what extent do their organisation and the accompanying work culture influence their role and their job satisfaction?
Meet & Greet with Alumni
After the panel discussion, students will continue the conversation in small groups with all the professionals.
Alumni panel Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology
Nova Folkersma, Study Advisor / Programme Coordinator | Anthropologist
- BSc: Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology
- MSc: Culture, Organisation and Management
The core of my academic and professional journey has centered around my interest in people, organizations, and societal change. I look back at my bachelors at CADS as the perfect starting point for that. During my bachelors I conducted research into Frisian heritage for Fieldwork NL, and broadened my scope through a minor in Global Affairs in The Hague. I graduated Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's masters "Culture, Organisation and Management" almost two years ago, where I conducted qualitative research on topics close to my heart and learned a great deal about organisational culture and ethical research practices. The interdisciplinary approach of this master was very appealing to me, and I enjoyed the mix of familiar and new course topics. I currently work as a trainee within the Leiden‑Delft‑Erasmus Universities alliance. In my current position at TU Delft I contribute to Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, helping build an inclusive academic community and engaging with a wide network of staff and students. My particular focus is on LGBTQIA+ students and staff, and I enjoy using my anthropological lens to engage with members of the community to make sure the policy changes are what they are truly looking for. My motto is: "nothing about us, without us"! The traineeship offers a unique opportunity to explore different universities and teams while developing policy, analytical, and strategic skills. At the Career Event, I look forward to talking about the ways your anthropological skillset is a great tool in many different working environments. My own path shows how this study can lead to roles in policy, strategy and organizational development. I hope to share insights on navigating choices between different directions and developing relevant skills during your studies. I am also happy to talk about my student experiences joining committees and doing a board year at Itiwana and WDO respectively.
Wilke Geurds, Photographer | Documentary Filmmaker | Visual Anthropologist | Chair of VERS Film, TV & XR | Project Coordinator at Screen Talent NL | Camjo for Chicks and the City
- BSc: Culturele Antropologie, Media & Cultuur, Filmwetenschap
- MSc: Visual Anthropology, Documentary and Fiction Studies at the University of Amsterdam (UvA)
As a visual anthropologist, Wilke has developed into a documentary filmmaker, podcast producer, and photographer. With her enthusiasm, she seeks out people who are willing to share their personal stories with her. Through these audiovisual stories, she aims to bring hidden social issues to light and make them visible and open to discussion, often from a feminist perspective.
Information for speakers 3 and 4 will follow shortly.
More information will follow.