1. Step out of your comfort zone! TNO traineeship Post-Graduation Information Meeting RMBCS February 25 th, 2014 Anne Maren Kruse

2. Mission TNO TNO connects people and knowledge to create innovations that boost the sustainable competitiveness of industry and well-being of society. TNO is founded by law in 1932 TNO ◦ Traineeship ◦ Tips and tricks

3. Government funding diminishes 1980: 50% 2010: 25% TNO operates within the golden triangle industry universitygovernment Consolidated income (2012) Government: € 192 million Market: € 395 million Number of employees: ±4000 International: Aruba and Qatar TNO ◦ Traineeship ◦ Tips and tricks

4. Develops new technology for (inter)national industry and organisations Applies existing technology in new domains (cross overs) Works together with SME, large companies and (non-) governmental organizations Creates patents and spinoff companies TNO develops knowledge for practical application TNO ◦ Traineeship ◦ Tips and tricks

5. A real job from day one… Coaching Intervision Workshops 4 projects in 2 years 3 departments 8 months Cross company Choose yourself Different projects Different roles … with expert supervision and frequent feedback. TNO ◦ Traineeship ◦ Tips and tricks

6. My road so far 1 Training and Performance Innovations 2 Public Affairs 3 Optics TNO ◦ Traineeship ◦ Tips and tricks

7. VriMiBo Traineeship = twenty people going through the same Same steps Trainee weekendJong TNO TNO ◦ Traineeship ◦ Tips and tricks

8. Tips & tricks In general Grades and extracurricular activities Unique background Warm over cold Resume Two pages Include months, descriptions and hobbies Job interview The basic four questions (why us, why you, + and -) Examples You are, by nature, enterprising, flexible and collaboration-minded, you have good communications skills and are naturally creative and innovative. TNO ◦ Traineeship ◦ Tips and tricks

9. Tips & tricks TNO Read more on weblog.tno.nl/traineeship June 2014: Trainee Selection day Look at werkenbijtno.nl or TNO.NL/CAREER Business www.bestgraduates.nl March 15 and 16 th : Nationale Carrièrebeurs Tbd: Nederlandse Carrièredagen Try out business courses: www.business-courses.nl TNO ◦ Traineeship ◦ Tips and tricks

10. Thank you for your attention Anne Maren Kruse annemarenkruse@gmail.com