TALENT MANAGEMENT

I hesitated for the longest time whether or not I should apply to become a part of the EB in the fall of 2021. Eventually after a long time of twisting and turning I did not apply, and I came to regret that decision. So when the elected VPTM resigned, and the opportunity was presented to me, I knew I had to say yes. Becoming a VP later on in the term was not easy, but in the end I can honestly say that it was the best choice I could have made

Suddenly I became VPTM, I had already missed the most important time for TM, namely recruitment and I had not yet received my transition. It is fair to say that the beginning was pretty chaotic and I had a hard time to adapt to the role. Eventually I caught up, and felt that I was able to organise and structure the track.

However being a part of AIESEC is a learning journey, it are the people that work alongside you who make the experience so memorable.

It was with the support of the EB that I could accomplish a good recruitment in september, create a cohesive LC together and actually see our moto "work hard, play hard" come to life. I am really proud of the journey we had as an EB We lost some people and gained some, had some hard downfalls but also amazing highs. We became a really tight group of friends, and within the setting of AIESEC, we all learned how to work together on such an intense level, and how to communicate more effective within a group.

Lastly, as AIESEC gives youth the opportunity to develop leadership skills, I too took my first steps as a leader. As I became the one accountable for a track, I learned how to delegate, how to handle different kind of people and started to pay more attention to strategy Together with my team we were able to organise some very nice events an create a close LC. I am proud of this accomplishment, and very thankful for all the apportunities AIESEC has given me.

Charlotte De Knijf Vice President Talent Management