Testimonials
Discover the story of how former Group T students found jobs.
Charlotte Huisman
“What a difference a meeting can make. At Campus Group T’s Entrepreneur Day started as a spontaneous chat at the Etex stand and resulted in a signed contract even before I graduated! I am now part of the Future Talent Programme at Etex.” Talking to Charlotte, one of our recently graduated industrial engineers.
Hannah Agten, PhD-student
I graduated in 2017 with a master’s degree in Biochemical Engineering Technology, but it was during Entrepreneurship Day in 2016 that I realised I wanted to do a PhD. Talking to people at the fair, I came to the conclusion that it was necessary to get an additional degree for the work I wanted to do.
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Johan Yssel
Two years in a row, I attended the Day of the Entrepreneur and was amazed at the diversity of job opportunities available. It made me realise that, as an engineer, you can be very widely employed in the job market, from the food industry to pharmaceuticals.
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Adrian Baiets, account manager at Infinite
In the newspapers, you sometimes read about the “war for talent”. The Day of the Entrepreneur at Group T Campus confirmed this phenomenon: the sector is looking for new talent. For me, the fair was a unique opportunity to interact with companies from numerous sectors. It gave me a better idea of the wide range of job opportunities available to us as Industrial Engineers (and believe me, there are many!). Equally important, I felt it was important to get a better feel for other aspects such as corporate culture, environment, social relevance, career opportunities, international cooperation, etc. After all, finding an answer to the question “What after my studies?” can be quite a challenge. Tip for readers looking for an answer to this question: spend enough time researching what you want, and especially what you don’t want. You will spend a significant amount of your time in the company you will be working for. So it is extremely important that you feel comfortable there and that the company philosophy matches what you stand for.
As I approached my graduation, I had a good idea of what my ideal job entailed. Besides the job fair, I have this to thank for my experiences within the Solar Team and the e-Boat Team, as well as the full training programme at Group T Campus and the many conversations with my fellow students, lecturers, and alumni. In the end, I found the content of my ideal job as an Account Manager at CadCorner / Infinite. I have been working there for almost 3 years now, and… what a ride it has been! It has turned out even better than I could have hoped for. What my days look like now and what developments I have witnessed in 3 years, I will be happy to tell you on 24 February 2022 during Entrepreneurs’ Day. Feel free to drop by the CadCorner / Infinite stand, we too are looking for new talent!
Qian Li, elektronica- and ICT-engineer, pre-salesengeneer at PEC – Leuven
Two decisions completely changed my life. The first was to continue the engineering studies I had started in Beijing at Group T Leuven Campus. And the second was to participate in the Entrepreneur’s Day there. At the booth of the high-tech company PEC, I found exactly what I was looking for a versatile job in an international environment. Now, I work with customers worldwide to create new processes and help them set up new projects successfully. Every year, I look forward to the next Entrepreneur Day at Group T Leuven Campus, not to apply but to recruit new talents for my company.
Koen Van Beneden, ING. Elektromechanics, General Director – Persobal Systems at HP BELUX
Group T’s Entrepreneur Day immediately paid off, namely at a real electronics company: HP. I could immediately start working there as a Sales Representative, a job that suited me perfectly as the former President of Industria and Head of Marketing of the second Solar team. I quickly progressed to Area and then Country Category Manager. Since 2015, I have been General Manager -Personal Systems, responsible for HP’s Computing Business in the Benelux. My job is to satisfy the customers of today and tomorrow, not only with high-quality products but, above all, with innovative ideas. The fact that I still work for the same company after 13 years proves how sustainable Business Day is. You don’t just find a job there, you discover a career.
Helena Kinnaert, ing Elektromechancs, Operations Engineer at Telenet
As a final-year industrial engineer, I initially had no idea what I would do after graduation. Looking for a job, yes, but which one and where remained a question mark. The Day of the Entrepreneur at Campus Group T changed all that. I went to check out numerous companies, including Telenet. The Young Grad Programme immediately appealed to me. Imagine the company not only gives you a job but also invests fully in your professional development. The same day, I sent a cover letter alongside my CV. And look: a year later, I am at the source of innovation in the telecom world. Indeed, I can and should make a difference. To give an example, I use capacity management to ensure that our customers can access the internet very quickly. And all this thanks to a visit to the Day of the Entrepreneur at Campus Group T. Additional advantage: you don’t really have to look there, the opportunities are there for the taking.