21 May 2026 - Utrecht

In this presentation, I will share practical insights on how to identify your ideal job and navigate one of the most challenging parts of the application process: discussing salary. Based on my experience as a recruitment consultant, I will guide you through defining your personal career goals, understanding your market value, and confidently handling salary-related questions during interviews. I will also share actionable tips, common pitfalls to avoid, and strategies to help you present yourself professionally while maximizing your opportunities. This session is especially valuable for students and early-career professionals entering the job market.

About Balans
Balans stands and goes for ‘making work of dreams’. With the heartfelt conviction that realising dreams and ambitions as well as developing talents contributes to well-being and prosperity. As a specialised employment intermediary with some 30 years of experience in recruitment & selection for laboratory and process technology, Balans ensures that employers and employees mean as much to each other as possible. Because working on dreams is something we do together. So that people and organisations become more successful, meaningful and happy - that is true added value.