“Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: Carving Your Career in Uncertain Times”

​Starting a career can feel overwhelming, especially when the economic stage of the world itself feels uncertain. How do you find direction when nothing feels guaranteed?

​For our very first WCN speaker event, we’re welcoming Celine Pujdak, Senior Finance Expert at ABN Amro. Her journey is proof that careers, even in finance, rarely follow a straight line: from moving abroad at 20 as an au pair, to breaking into consulting, to building a successful finance career in of the biggest Dutch banks, Celine has navigated both personal and global uncertainty, and most importantly found her way forward.

​In this session, she’ll share:

• ​Lessons learned from navigating a 16-year career in finance, including economic crises and major market shifts

• ​How to find your stepping stone when the path ahead feels unclear

• ​Practical advice on the skills and mindset needed to stay ahead in a changing corporate world

​In the agenda:
17:30-17:45: Gathering
17:45-18:00: Opening remarks
18:00-19:00: Celine Speech +Q/A Session
19:00-20:30: Networking at Cafe Krater*

​📅 Date: 09.09.2025
📍 Location: Roeterseiland Campus UvA, building A (A2.06)
⏰ Time: 17:30 - 20:30

**As a student-led initiative, we aim to keep all our events accessible with free registration. Since we operate on a nonprofit basis, drinks are not included in the registration.