Job seeking strategies for introverts

Do you feel uncomfortable at networking events and do you dread job interviews?
Do you feel drained at social gatherings?
Do you dislike making small talk?

However, are you a great listener, a keen observer and a good analyst?
Are you a critical thinker, but do you struggle with directly voicing your opinion?
Does developing ideas give you energy?
Don’t you mind being alone?

Then it’s most likely that you’re an introverted person. The qualities of more introverted people are often not given their due. In our present Western society, extroverted behaviour seems to be the norm. Above all, we value social, spontaneous and energetic behaviour, and being able to react quickly. During their education and at work, introverted people are told that they are insufficiently visible.

In this workshop you will - learn the difference between the introverted and the extroverted brain; - discover the qualities of introverts- get tips on networking on content instead of on small talk; - discover how to prepare for and perform in job interviews as a more introverted person; - and this can help you prepare your visit to the companies at BCF Career event.

Geraldine Sinnema | Sr. trainer & Career coach

I am a career coach and trainer for higher educated professionals, especially from the Life Sciences. I enjoy increasing awareness of your talents and helping them shine in your career. My expertise ranges from individual career coaching, job interview preparation, LinkedIn checks , and CV coaching and from young professionals and PhD's to senior experts. The main themes are career development, professional efficiency for introverted professionals, communication, developing your career mission and personal leadership. The aim of my coaching and training is to help you craft your career according to your talents, values and professional vision.I studied and worked at Wageningen University and my company is based in Wageningen, near the campus.

I am a Registered Career Professional of Noloc.