About the event
Economic Career Day brings students and employers together for a day of career exploration, practical learning and networking. Through company presentations and interactive workshops, students discover different industries, get to know potential employers and gain insights into professional life. Informal networking moments throughout the day provide opportunities to ask questions, exchange experiences and build connections.
The day at a glance
| When | Program | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | Company presentations & workshops | Get to know participating companies, explore their work and take part in interactive sessions offering practical insights into different industries. |
| Midday | Networking lunch & company market | All participants come together for lunch and an open company market, where students and recruiters can meet freely, ask questions and continue conversations informally. |
| Afternoon | Second round of presentations & workshops | Discover additional companies and topics, deepen your understanding of different fields and compare industries through further presentations and interactive sessions. |
| End of the day | Networking drinks | Finish the day in a relaxed setting, reconnect with people you have met and build on conversations with students and company representatives. |
About the companies
ING
The leading Dutch bank for digital banking.
Internships • Graduate programs • Starter positions • Finance • Risk • Tech • Strategy
We’re an international bank operating in more than 40 countries. We work on a global scale, for tens of millions of customers. For students and recent graduates, ING offers a variety of career opportunities, including internships, graduate programs and starter positions.
Nestlé
To unlock the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone
Internships • Finance • Marketing • IT • Supply chain • E-commerce • Most internships require Dutch
With iconic brands such as NESCAFÉ, Maggi, KitKat, and Purina, we are committed to sustainability, nutrition, and innovation on a global scale. As an international organization, we offer students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a variety of business functions, work on impactful projects, and develop their skills in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Forvis Mazars
We help clients and our people grow in a rapidly changing world
Internships • Graduation thesis • Working student • Starting positions • Finance & audit
Forvis Mazars is a globally integrated professional services network providing audit, tax, and advisory services. With a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, and personal development, we help clients and our people grow in a rapidly changing world.
NN Group
We aim to help people care for what matters most to them
Internships • Traineeship • Insurance & pensions • Asset management
We are NN Group, a leading international financial services company headquartered in the Netherlands. With a history dating back to 1845, we serve over 19 million customers across 10 countries, offering a broad range of products and services in insurance, pensions, banking, and asset management.
Plukon Food Group
Think Fresh. Act Fresh. Make Fresh.
40+ locations • 7 European countries • 12,000+ employees • HQ in Wezep
Plukon Food Group is a leading European food producer, active in poultry, meals, meal components, salads and alternative proteins. With more than 40 locations in seven European countries and over 12,000 employees, Plukon works every day to deliver healthy, varied and affordable food to millions of consumers.
European Central Bank
Shaping decisions that directly impact the lives of 340 million people
Traineeships • Graduate programs • In all divisions • Frankfurt am Main
Our work influences how individuals and companies save, invest, borrow, and lend, and we take this responsibility seriously. With more than 4,000 dedicated colleagues from diverse backgrounds working together in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, we are committed to ensuring stable prices and safe money for all.
CBS
In a country full of opinions, we work on the facts
Internships • Data & analysis • Learning & development • 2,000+ colleagues
CBS collects, analyses and publishes data about the Netherlands. From the economy to energy, from work to well-being. This way, we provide reliable facts that support decisions, policy and an understanding of what is happening in society. At CBS, we like to give enthusiastic students the chance to gain practical experience.
zeb
At zeb, you take on responsibility from day one
Internships • Analyst roles • Direct-entry Consultant • Strategy • Risk • IT
zeb is one of Europe’s leading strategy, management, and IT consultancies specializing in financial services. We help banks, insurers, and financial service providers navigate transformation, from strategy and digitalization to sustainability and risk management.
RBB Economics
A world-leading consultancy specialising in the economics of competition law.
Internships • Entry-level economist roles • 300+ economists • Postgraduate degree preferred
We provide independent expert advice on the highest profile cases, working with companies of all shapes and sizes around the globe. We have over 300 specialist competition economists based across 18 offices in Europe, South Africa, South America, Asia, and Australia.
BrightAnalytics
Are you interested in finance & data and looking for more than “just a job”?
Graduate roles • For masters students • 150+ colleagues • Office in Rotterdam
Our management reporting platform helps CFOs and CEOs to make smarter, faster strategic decisions using implemented Artificial Intelligence. We turn financial, operational data into clear, real-time dashboards, enabling action and delivering impactful results. BrightAnalytics is the place where you can make a lasting impact and shape your future.
iTrainee
Launching Great Careers
Paid traineeship • Personal coaching • SAP Certifications • For recent graduates
For more than 20 years, iTrainee has helped recent graduates launch their careers in consultancy. We believe everyone has unique talents and ambitions. That’s why we take the time to get to know your interests, strengths and goals before matching you with the organisation that suits you best.
UtrechtInc
Your startup journey starts here.
430+ startups supported • Mentorship & validation • Utrecht Science Park • Sustainability • Health • Education • AI
UtrechtInc is the startup incubator of Utrecht University, UMC Utrecht and Hogeschool Utrecht. We help researchers, entrepreneurs and students turn science-based innovations into thriving startups through validation programs, mentorship and a strong network. More than 430 startups have been supported so far.
Female x Finance
A global community for ambitious women who want to launch & grow their careers into Finance
Internships • Graduate & associate roles • 80+ companies • M&A • PE • VC • Asset Management
We connect the next generation of female talent with the industry through career opportunities, networking events, mentorship, practical resources and access to leading institutions. If you’re looking to land your first internship, build your network or take the next step in your career, we give you the connections, knowledge and opportunities to get there.
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