{"id":5034,"date":"2016-02-13T10:00:05","date_gmt":"2016-02-13T09:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.erasmusmagazine.nl\/en\/2016\/02\/13\/vijf-tips-om-snel-aan-een-baan-of-stage-te-komen\/"},"modified":"2025-12-19T11:22:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T10:22:18","slug":"vijf-tips-om-snel-aan-een-baan-of-stage-te-komen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.erasmusmagazine.nl\/en\/2016\/02\/13\/vijf-tips-om-snel-aan-een-baan-of-stage-te-komen\/","title":{"rendered":"Five tips for getting a job or internship fast"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A master title is no guarantee for a job. How do you ensure that recruiters stop at your LinkedIn profile and that you manage to get an interview with that amazing company? Freek van Kraaikamp gives advice.<\/p>\n

1. First decide what you really want <\/strong>
\nWhen you hear all those stories about the lack of jobs and internships, just getting a job seems to be the thing. But first take a deep breath and decide what you want, advises Van Kraaikamp. \u201cDrawing up a CV is a process. Start by writing down your own story, answering the following questions: who am I, what do I want and what can I do? What elements are important to you in your work? Do they include growth potential, salary, colleagues or how much holiday you get, for example?<\/p>\n

2. Make a list of companies you think might be interesting <\/strong>
\nDo you find it difficult to decide what motivates you? If so, Van Kraaikamp has another useful tip. \u201cSpend a whole day looking for potential employers. Look as widely as possible. Do you want to work for a bank? Don\u2019t just look at all the banks, but include other financial organisations too. Put all these companies on a spreadsheet and give five reasons why you would like to work for each one.\u201d<\/p>\n\t

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3. Ask for help<\/strong>
\n\u201cIt\u2019s strange because students know how to navigate the Internet, but they don\u2019t ask questions. Yet there are lots of work-related groups on sites like LinkedIn which you can join like the group Student of Starter<\/em>,\u201d says Van Kraaikamp. \u201cThese are ideal places for talking to experts by experience. So many people are prepared to help you, but they need to know that you are looking for an answer.\u201d<\/p>\n

4. Draw up your CV <\/strong>
\nSo you\u2019ve ticked off the first three points on this list? Good. Now it\u2019s time to start on your CV. Van Kraaikamp: \u201cYour CV is a version of your story. Don\u2019t use hollow slogans like pivotal role, hands-on mentality and team player. And don\u2019t make your CV too colourful. Recruiters use search words, they look for competencies, specialisations, etc. Don\u2019t just say that you have a master, but give the title of your thesis.\u201d Bonus tip: don\u2019t just post your CV on LinkedIn, but also on job search sites like Jobbird.com and Monsterboard.nl.<\/p>\n

5. Ask for feedback<\/strong>
\nAnd then it\u2019s time to actually apply for a job. You\u2019ve sent the letter and then there\u2019s the possibility that you receive a rejection. Take the opportunity to ask why, Van Kraaikamp advises. \u201cYou can use that information to adjust your CV and accompanying letter so that next time you do get invited for an interview.\u201d<\/p>\n

Got an interview? Congratulations! Did you get the job? More congratulations! If you don\u2019t get it, ask again for feedback. So that next time, you\u2019ll be in a stronger position.<\/p>\n

Freek van Kraaikamp (30) used to be a recruiter and is currently a career coach. He writes for papers like NRC and Intermediair and is the author of the book \u2018Zou jij jezelf aannemen?\u2019. More information is available <\/em>on his website<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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