Dear BSISers,<\/p>\n
The countdown to this semester`s networking event has started!!!To make sure you are well prepared, I wanted to share with you important information.<\/p>\n
Networking Workshop: Thursday the 28th at 15:00 in the Wilson Room<\/strong><\/p>\n In Brussels, 80-90% of jobs and internships are on the hidden job market!<\/p>\n In order for you to access these opportunities you need to know the basics of networking. During this workshop, you will learn the tricks of positive body language, opening lines, ethics of handling contacts and what to write after you have the business cards. You will have the chance to practice the same evening at Le Meridien.<\/p>\n Business cards:<\/strong><\/p>\n Those who have ordered business cards can pick them up on Thursday from me at the workshop between15:00 and 16:15. The remaining cards will be left at the front office (which closes at 17:00). You can also ask a friend to pick them up for you.<\/p>\n Location and timing of event:<\/strong><\/p>\n Our event will take place at the Le M\u00e9ridien Hotel from 19:00-22:00 on Thursday the 28th. The hotel is located right in front of the Gare Central and cannot be missed when exiting the main entrance. http:\/\/www.lemeridienbrussels.com\/<\/p>\n Directions: When entering the hotel, guests will have to turn left, pass the bar and then turn right, they can go down with the stairs and there will be the foyer Camomille. (We will NOT be in the lobby as last time! See attached picture)<\/p>\n Production Company:<\/strong><\/p>\n Please note that BSIS has contracted a production company to film the networking event, conduct various interviews and also film the workshop at 15:00.<\/p>\n Event description:<\/strong><\/p>\n Twice a year, key2advance organizes a Joint Networking Event & Alumni Reunion at Le M\u00e9ridien Brussels with a cocktail reception sponsored by BSIS. As part of the career preparation process, the bi-annual networking events aim to help students receive more information from Brussels based professionals and alumni about possible career paths on the European and International job markets. Typically, about 30 representatives (also known as ambassadors) and around 20 alumni answer questions about their line of work, skills required to succeed, challenges faced, possibilities for development and offer tips on how to access their sector or specifically their organization. As a direct result of the event, many students get invited to meet various representatives in their work environment, valuable connections are made and many business cards and emails tend to be exchanged. Most importantly, students have the opportunity to receive valuable insights into various professions and gain more clarity on desired and undesired career paths.<\/p>\n Networking facilitation system:<\/strong><\/p>\n We will take pictures of the ambassadors and place these next to their names on the flip chart, so that you can recognize them easily.<\/p>\n We will also have a coloring system on the name tags (badges): Drinks:<\/strong><\/p>\n Please be advised to have eaten dinner before the event and also to bring enough money to buy yourself drinks. We will have a limited number of tickets for soft drinks, beers and wines.<\/p>\n Registration:<\/strong><\/p>\n To have a clear idea of who will be joining, please remember to register: http:\/\/key2advance.com\/events.php<\/p>\n Dress code:<\/strong><\/p>\n Business casual (most reps and alumni will be coming straight from work in their business wear)<\/p>\n Journalists:<\/strong><\/p>\n Once again we will have three students who will go around and ask the ambassadors questions about their jobs which will be shared with you after the event.<\/p>\n We are still awaiting for more confirmations from ambassadors and alumni, but wanted to share the preliminary lists with you.<\/p>\n Ambassadors (the majority are NEW..i.e. also interesting for the September students;): Interns at the European Parliament ready to answer your questions:<\/p>\n Olena\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Vazhynska\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Ukraine\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Norica Nicolai (Romania) ALDE\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Vice-Chair of Subcommittee on Security and Defence Alumni (who would also be willing to answer your questions):<\/p>\n Lawyer Looking forward to a great event with you!!!<\/p>\n Best regards —
\nRED: Ambassadors
\nGreen: Alumni
\nYellow: Interns from the European Parliament whose internships will finish at the end of April<\/p>\n
\nChris\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Halburd\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Lawyer\/Lobbyist
\nDariusz\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Dybka\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0I secretary Polish Permanent Representation
\nDavid\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Morrison\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Communications Service, Greens\/EFA Group
\nElizabeth\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Van Den Bergh\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Head of media and stakeholder management,Mostra
\nHelene\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Soupios-David\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Project Officer, European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
\nJorge\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Valero\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0EU correspondent
\nKemal\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Onel\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0National Expert in EC
\nKurt \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Engelen\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Director or Communications, Euro Atlantic Alliance
\nMariana\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Rocha\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Advocacy Officer, International Partnership for Human Rights
\nMartine\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Alonso Marquis\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Parliamentary Assistant European Parliam
\nOlaf \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Deussen\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Advisor to Pierre Vimont (EEAS)
\nPeter\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Pozsgai\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0National expert in the European Commission
\nSabrina\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Boehmer\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0HR Assistant, International Crisis Group
\nSteven\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Van Wichelen\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0UNDP Parliamentary Development Consultant
\nSusan\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Schneider\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Programme Manager, Friedrich Naumann Foundation
\nThomas\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Huddleston\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Policy Analyst, Migration Policy Group
\nSimone \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Boselli\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Account Director\/lobbyist at Hill & Knowlton
\nDavid \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Carroll\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Public Affairs\/Hill & Knowlton\/ competition, intellectual property, healthcare, trade and sports<\/p>\n
\nCecilie\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Bjerre\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Denmark\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Claudiu Ciprian Tanasescu
\n(Romania) S&D \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Environment, Public Health and Food Safety,
\nCanada and Culture & Education
\nMilena \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mastalo\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Bosnia and Herzegovina\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Jelko Kacin (Slovenia) ALDE\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Vice-Chair, Delegation for Albania,
\nBosnia & Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro and Kosovo
\nAseem\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mehta\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0United States\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Luigi Berlinguer (Italy) S&D\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Vice-Chair, Committee on Legal Affairs
\nRoqaya\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Dhaif\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Denmark\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Said El Khadraoui (Belgium) S&D\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Vice-Chair of the Delegation to the Mashreq countries
\nAisha\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Turner\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0United States\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Dimitrious Droustas (Greek) S&D \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Vice-Chair of the Committee on Industry,
\nResearch and Energy\/USA\/Civil Liberties
\nTamara\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Demydenko\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Ukraine\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Antonyia Parvanova (Bulgaria)ALDE
\n& International Partnership for Human Rights\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Vice-President ALDE, Environment\/Women’s Rights,
\nCanada\/Euro-Med
\nThijs\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0van Lindert\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Netherlands\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Ioan Mircea Pascu (Romania) S&D\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Vice-Chair of Security & Defence & Foreign Affairs<\/p>\n
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