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Networking & Job search - solidarity with Ukraine

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Networking & Job search - solidarity with Ukraine

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ATTENTION: Registration is needed: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/networking-job-search-solidarity-with-ukraine-tickets-311839449187

Thousands of Ukrainian refugees have arrived to Belgium fleeing the war & leaving their homes, families & careers behind.
The purpose of this event is to bring together Ukrainians, looking for jobs & interested in restarting their careers abroad, & Antwerp Business Community members, eager to help & support them in their journey.
Antwerp Business Community is an international group of curious minds who meet on regular basis to discuss different topics about business & career. Our members include both Belgian & internationals living here, working in many different areas & industries.

What to expect from the event?

  • open discussion & mastermind: we want to start a dialogue with all of the newcomers & understand more about the key barriers Ukrainians looking for jobs are facing & how we all can truly help those affected by war
  • a lot of networking & job matching: we all believe in 6 handshake rule & that meeting people who know people is the best way to find what you are looking for (either it is a job, or a new rocket star employee) & hopefully make new friends
  • sharing best practices about job search: we will prepare & discuss some useful tips about career in Belgium, such as job search resources, CV, LinkedIn, motivation letter, refferals, interviews, languages
    Note: this is privately organized event that has nothing to do with official governmental integration procedures, hence make sure to contact relevant authorities & volunteers for more specific questions

How to prepare for the event if you WANT TO HELP?
- if you are employed, first, check with your employer about any specific recruitment initiatives focused on Ukrainian refugees, then - check open job posts that you can give a referral to & do the same for your ex-employers or companies, where your family/friends work
- if you are a business owner, looking for Ukrainian talent, join us & bring a friend
- look into your personal network, be ready to activate it & share your expertise to help others

How to prepare for the event if you NEED HELP?
- get ready to practice your English (our event in international, we will have UA/RU/FR/NL..& more speakers, but the main language is English) - no need to be scared to speak in foreign language, we will help you
- make sure to prepare your personal pitch (what is your expertise, what would you like to do & what type of help you need in that) or business/freelance pitch (what services you provide, to whom they might be useful, bring examples if relevant)
- have your CV at hand (digital version is OK)

Please, do not forget to register (for free) on Eventbrite & fill in the survey
P.S. as many of you are with kids, feel free to join with a child

COVID-19 safety measures

Event will be indoors
The event host is instituting the above safety measures for this event. Meetup is not responsible for ensuring, and will not independently verify, that these precautions are followed.
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