Career services
Empower your career with our transformative MBA
85%
employed within six months after graduation
75%
employed in Europe
76%
salary increase
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recruitment partners
At Vlerick, your career journey is just as important as your studies. From day one, we help you explore your ambitions, sharpen your skills, and connect with the right people to take the next step. Whether you're looking to transition industries, step into leadership, or build your own venture, we provide the tools, support, and network to help you make it happen.
A clear path forward
Your career goals are unique – and so is our approach. Through personalised coaching, practical workshops, and exclusive networking opportunities, we help you build confidence and take control of your future.
One-to-one coaching
Career decisions involve both planning and exploring, but you won’t have to do it alone. Our dedicated career coaches work with you individually to:
- Identify your strengths and refine your career direction
- Sharpen your CV, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile
- Develop a strategic job search plan
- Gain insights into industries and roles that fit your ambitions
Advancing your career skills
The job market is competitive, and standing out takes more than just expertise. Our practical career workshops help you navigate every stage of the recruitment process:
- Develop a strong personal brand and elevator pitch
- Refine your networking skills – in-person and online
- Practise interview techniques, from competency-based questions to case interviews
- Prepare for salary negotiations with practical strategies
- Embrace the role of AI in recruitment and job searching
Connecting with employers
Networking is more than just collecting business cards – it’s about building relationships that open doors. We create opportunities for you to engage with industry leaders through:
- Company visits – Explore different industries, make valuable connections, and discover new career paths with unexpected organisations
- Alumni & networking events – Engage with alumni and peers from other MBA programmes to build valuable connections
- Career Fairs – Meet recruiters from multinational companies looking for top talent
- International Career Day – Explore global job opportunities with leading employers
- Start-up & Scale-up Events – Connect with fast-growing businesses seeking ambitious professionals
Real-world challenges
Our programme is designed to provide real-world experience while preparing you for your next career move. You’ll gain valuable insights and skills through:
- Knowledge in Action Project – Apply your learning in a two-month consulting project, allowing you to target companies that align with your post-MBA career aspirations
- Practical Group Projects – Collaborate on team assignments that reflect real business challenges, simulating situations you’ll encounter in your future roles
- Peer Learning – Learn from your diverse peers with varied professional backgrounds, enhancing your ability to adapt and lead in a global business environment
A global network for life
With over 25,000 alumni across 100+ countries, you’ll be part of a strong and supportive community long after you graduate. Whether you're looking for career advice, mentorship, or new opportunities, our alumni network is always within reach.
Your MBA is more than a qualification – it’s a launchpad. We’re here to help you make your next move with confidence.
Watch the video to learn how Vlerick Business School's personalised support and small class sizes transform your MBA journey with tailored coaching, industry exposure, and networking.
Cristian Gonzales
Lyreco
The MBA programme has done a really great job in helping me pause for a moment and think to myself, what do I want to accomplish from professional standpoint, a personal standpoint, and even from a cultural standpoint. Brussels is a very worldly, culturally and internationally diverse city.
Agustin Dagnino
Kura Biotech
We have many courses on and learn about the dynamism that you need in an entrepreneurial role. We learn how you need to be willing to fail and to try something and fast and try again. I'm actually together with a couple of classmates figuring out whether we should start our venture.
Huyen Le
Joylists
Vlerick helped me with my CV and prepared me for work after graduation, including coaching how to improve my interview skills and negotiate my salary. The career events helped me find great opportunities – and build a strong network. I received two incredible job offers before graduating from contacts I made at Vlerick events.
Jürgen Degrande
Edgard & Cooper
Without Vlerick, I wouldn’t have started my own company (Edgard & Cooper). It gave me the environment I needed to succeed. If you are thinking about taking an MBA or starting a business, remember you only have one life. Just do it. Vlerick will support you to take the leap.
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Aurelie Van de Meulebroucke
Customer Relationship Manager – Full-Time, European, Executive and Online MBA