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Robeco 1

Insight into possibilities for international students Rotterdam | 3 December 2015

Stuart Jehan, Client Services Manager

For institutional investors

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•  Founded in Rotterdam, 1929 •  100% owned by Rabobank from 2001-2013. •  In 2013, 90% of shares were sold to Orix Corporation. Rabobank still hold 10%. •  EUR 246 billion of assets under management at end 2014 •  Majority of business is self-branded funds, available internationally via major

European stock exchanges and international trading platforms. •  Offers asset management services to institutional and private investors. •  Diverse teams cover disciplines such as accountancy, law, tax, risk and marketing.

Key Corporate Facts

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International Employees in Robeco

•  Non-Dutch Chief Executive Officer (appointed November 2015) •  Evolution into a truly global business •  HQ in Rotterdam, many international offices •  Importance of global cultural and language skills •  Primary business language is English •  Opportunities for job rotation, temporary or permanent relocation

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What does the recruitment process look like? •  CV received and analyzed •  Interview 1 – usually with department manager •  Interview 2 – usually with HR representative and department

representative •  Suitability testing

IQ test includes verbal and numerical reasoning Practical test – coping with pressure?

•  Formal offer made

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What qualities do we look for? •  Intelligence •  Taking responsibility •  Integrity •  Likeability •  Competence •  Courage •  Inner Strength

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Main reasons for rejecting candidate CV’s

•  Keep any claims realistic – do not over-sell yourself! •  Over-detailed/long – aim for 2 pages as a maximum! •  Writing in the third person – can come across as strange! •  Too “fussy”/artistic - keep it structured and simple! •  Dishonesty – it’s a waste of everybody’s time! •  Complex words – simplicity is the key! •  Too much focus on WE – remember that the CV is about YOU!

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And the biggest reason… Spelling & grammar errors!