Start Exploring Your Future!

Career orientation does not have to wait until your final year. By starting early, you can discover what interests you, learn about different industries, and make more informed choices about internships, electives, and your future career.

Intermate

One of the easiest ways to begin is by joining one of Intermate’s career activities. Throughout the year, we organize lunch lectures, drink lectures, company cases, SExCie activities, and other events where you can meet professionals, learn about different companies, and hear firsthand experiences from alumni and industry experts. These activities provide an accessible way to explore career opportunities, develop your professional network, and gain insight into what different career paths may look like.

Use TU/e Career Resources

MyFuture

TU/e offers several resources to support your career development. Through MyFuture (myfuture.tue.nl), you can find career events, workshops, and career guidance tailored to TU/e students. The platform is a great starting point for exploring opportunities and preparing for internships or your first job.

Career Academy

In addition, the TU/e Career Academy (educationguide.tue.nl/career-skills/tue-career-academy) offers workshops and training sessions that help you develop essential professional skills, such as networking, communication, personal branding, and career planning.

Connect with Alumni - ITEM

A valuable way to learn more about your future possibilities is by connecting with alumni. ITEM (item.nl), the Intermate alumni association, brings together graduates from Industrial Engineering and related fields. Through ITEM, you can learn from alumni experiences, gain insights into different industries, and expand your professional network.

Career orientation can be scary to start with, but is not about having all the answers immediately, it is about exploring your options and discovering what suits you best. Whether you attend an Intermate event, participate in a workshop, browse opportunities on MyFuture, or connect with an alumnus through ITEM, every step helps you build a clearer picture of your future career.