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Building your professional future at KIVI

We can do a lot for you, engineer of the future.

Are you following a technical study at college or university level and want to expand your network, broaden your knowledge and build your future career? We can mean a lot to you, engineer of the future.

As a KIVI student member, you can take advantage of an extensive package of personal career support and coaching. Maybe you want to start your own company or go abroad? KIVI can help you with this! We also give you the chance to get involved in social and political issues in the technical sector. KIVI helps you keep your professional knowledge up to date, so that you always stay abreast of the latest developments. And you can build your network during meetings and social get-togethers.

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We are KIVI, the professional association of engineers. We pride ourselves on being the largest engineering network in the Netherlands and have an inexhaustible interest in engineering. Just like you.

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Join KIVI students for broad networking, career growth and the latest industry insights.
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study and travel fund

Strengthen your career in engineering with international experience, thanks to KIVI Study and Travel Fund.

Would you like to enrich your CV with an internship or graduation project abroad? Or do you dream of a life-changing study trip that broadens your horizons? As a KIVI student member, you can get financial support to make these valuable experiences come true.

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Career oriented - for future engineers

The Royal Institute of Engineers (KIVI) is the professional association for all (aspiring) engineers in the Netherlands. KIVI engineers have very diverse backgrounds and a wealth of experience. Experience they are happy to share with students so that they can prepare themselves for professional practice.

Do you want to prepare for your future engineering career? Then book with your fellow students a Career Faster meet & greet with KIVI engineers. Experienced engineers will share their personal experiences of professional practice, you can ask questions and discuss options for your career choices. Afterwards, you can talk further about their and your motivations and considerations for your future in an individual interview with a KIVI engineering coach.

PREFER test: Supporting the Start of Your Career

What Type of Engineer Are You, And Why Is This Important?

Graduated engineers enter a wide range of technical roles. This is attractive but at the same time makes it difficult to fully grasp the profession. The PREFER method provides you with tools to reflect on your future career as an engineer. Even when you are still studying.

Research shows that gaining better insight into your professional future not only positively influences study choices and learning outcomes but also contributes to employability and job satisfaction.

The KIVI department Young KIVI Engineers has divided the PREFER test into two parts to explain engineering roles in detail, complete the test together, and discuss expectations and results.

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