AI Collective Dutch Universities Chapter : Breaking Into Tech

​Wondering how people actually land their first role in tech, and what recruiters are really looking for? Join us for an afternoon of honest stories, practical advice and plenty of time for your questions.

​🎤 Speakers

• ​Andreea Giurgiu @ Microsoft.com | Data & AI

  • ​From interning at Uber to working on AI solutions at Microsoft, all while pursuing a Master's in AI, Andreea will share her journey into tech: the key turning points, lessons learned, and what she'd do differently.

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• ​Giorgia Salone @ Booking.com | Early Careers Recruitment & Engagement Lead

  • ​Giorgia recruits Booking.com's next generation of tech talent. She'll give you an inside look at early-careers hiring: how applications are assessed, what makes a candidate stand out, and how to prepare.

​🗓 Schedule

• ​15:30: Walk-in & welcome

• ​15:45: Andreea Giurgiu (30 min)

• ​16:15: Giorgia Salone (20 min)

• ​16:45: Q&A panel with both speakers

​📍 Details

• ​Date: Friday 23 October

• ​Time: 15:30 – 18:00

• ​Location: New Building, VU Amsterdam

• ​Entry: Free

​⚠️ Limited spots available, so register early to secure your place. If you can't make it after all, please cancel your registration so someone else can join.

​Bring your questions: whether it's about CVs, internships, interviews or choosing your first role, the Q&A panel is your chance to ask.