Are you an employer in the Food Sector seeking to recruit new talent?

What skills can they bring to your table?

EIT Food Talent, our EIT Food Education students and alumni, are equipped with the necessary skills to drive sustainable change within the food sector.

They have the proficiency to analyze the food system, appraise current and future sustainability challenges, and develop appropriate responses, using system approaches. Our Talent pool is primed to make a difference!

Whether holding a Master’s degree in Food Systems or having completed one of EIT Food’s shorter courses, they all have obtained at least two of the competences of our Competency Framework.

Explore our EIT Food Education Course Catalogue here.

The Competency Framework encompasses vital skills including entrepreneurship, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, communication, and technology management.

Click here to learn more about our Competency Framework

Are you eager to infuse your food related businesses with fresh young talent?

Please share all your career opportunities with us at careerservices@eitfood.eu.

We will support you with promoting your opportunities across our platforms, FoodHIVE and through various channels within our extensive EIT Food Network.

Share your open vacancies with us

Increase your visibility!

If your company lacks visibility as an employer of choice, take advantage of our Employer Visibility Package.

This is offered at no costs for our Partners, Startups, Scale-ups and Alumni!

The Employer Visibility campaign offers:

Your dedicated company page at FoodHIVE, featuring a concise, attractive presentation of your company as an employer, including logo and your website link.
Your announcement about career opportunities, for example a traineeship or a company challenge, you would like to invite our EIT Food Talent for.
Promotion of your interesting Food Event, among our network (to be defined).
Posting all your relevant vacancies on the Career page of FoodHIVE.
Employee Interviews spotlighting life at your company, published across our community platform and other communication channels.
Potential inclusion of your company challenge in one of our education programmes (subject to confirmation based on current opportunities).

Interested in tapping into EIT Food Talent?

Please contact Marloes Wichink Kruit, Consultant Talent Development and Engagement at EIT Food for more information, via email: careerservices@eitfood.com.

Let's explore the possibilities for your company together!

Click here to send an e-mail to our Career Services Team

What can you, as a Talent, expect from our Career Services?

Career Services ‘’Office hours’’ for Students and Alumni:

Looking for your next career opportunity and would you like to get some support with that?

You can book a personal meeting of 30 minutes with one of our career coaches, available every Wednesday and Friday.

In this 30 minutes online session, we aim to address your career questions and provide feedback on your CV, preparing you for your interview or guiding you through your career decisions you are currently facing.

Use this opportunity for individual consultations, career counseling, advice, and guidance on career paths within the food industry.

Please send your CV and any questions you may have to careerservices@eitfood.eu.

This service is available to or all Students and recent Alumni (< 2 year graduated) of the following EIT Food programmes:

Master in Food Systems
Inspire & Food Solutions Programme
Global Food Venture Programme
RIS Fellowship Pogramme
Seedbed

Check your CV for career inspiration

Skillcharge by EIT Food assists you identifying and developing new food sector skills to enhance your professional education and progress your career in the agri-food sector.

Upload your cv here and discover which job position best matches your profile: https://skillcharge.eitfood.eu/

What is the value of the EIT Food Alumni Community in recruitment and job hunting processes?

Being part of the EIT Food Alumni community extends far beyond the confines of academic years.

It's a lifelong bond that transcends time and space, connecting individuals who have traversed similar paths, faced analogous challenges, and triumphed through shared experiences.

For recruiters and employers, this network is a goldmine of talent waiting to be discovered. Imagine the value of finding new colleagues or interns for your team or company among individuals who have not only been rigorously trained but have also undergone the same trials and tribulations you once did. The synergy and understanding that come from shared experiences can foster unparalleled collaboration and innovation within your organization. Moreover, tapping into this rich talent pool not only ensures competence but also cultivates a sense of camaraderie and belonging within your workforce.

On the flip side, for students and alumni job seekers, the EIT Food network serves as a beacon of opportunity and support. It's a platform where aspirations meet possibilities, where dreams materialize into careers. The connections forged within this community open doors to a multitude of prospects, ranging from internships to full-time positions, each offering the chance to contribute meaningfully to the field of food innovation. Moreover, being part of such a vibrant network provides access to invaluable mentorship, guidance, and resources, propelling individuals towards their professional zenith.

In essence, the EIT Food Community is not just a network; it's a lifeline—a conduit through which talent flows, dreams take flight, and success becomes a collective endeavor.

So, seize the moment, share your opportunities, and let the magic of connection unfold, for within this community lies the promise of a brighter, more prosperous future for all.