Step out of your comfort zone!TNO traineeshipPost-Graduation Information Meeting RMBCSFebruary 25th, 2014Anne Maren Kruse
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
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Government funding diminishes • 1980: 50% • 2010: 25%
TNO operates within the golden triangle
industry
university government
Consolidated income (2012)• Government: € 192 million• Market: € 395 million
Number of employees: ±4000International: Aruba and Qatar
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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
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A real job from day one…
trainee project15%
your devel-opment
15%
work for department
70%
CoachingIntervisionWorkshops
4 projects in 2 years
3 departments8 months
Cross companyChoose yourself
Different projectsDifferent roles
… with expert supervision and frequent feedback.
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My road so far
1
Training and Performance Innovations
2Public Affairs
3
Optics
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VriMiBo
Traineeship = twenty people going through the same
Same steps
Trainee weekend Jong TNO
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In generalGrades and extracurricular activities Unique backgroundWarm over cold
ResumeTwo pagesInclude months, descriptions and hobbies
Job interviewThe 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.
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Tips & tricks
TNORead more on weblog.tno.nl/traineeshipJune 2014: Trainee Selection dayLook at werkenbijtno.nl or TNO.NL/CAREER
Businesswww.bestgraduates.nlMarch 15 and 16th: Nationale CarrièrebeursTbd: Nederlandse CarrièredagenTry out business courses: www.business-courses.nl
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Thank you for your attentionAnne Maren [email protected]