How an energetic LinkedIn session at UWV Gouda demonstrated that online visibility and real-life networking strengthen each other
Practical LinkedIn tips directly applicable during physical networking events
Strong focus on relationship building between job seekers, employers, and local businesses
Real-life examples of how LinkedIn strengthens recruitment and employment services
“The strongest connections are created when online visibility and personal conversations come together.”
The LinkedIn session at in De Chocoladefabriek in Gouda aimed to show how online and offline networking can strengthen each other for job seekers, employers, and networking professionals.
The focus was on:
In addition, the session focused on sharing practical insights around entrepreneurship, recruitment, and relationship building.
The session was built around energy, interaction, and direct applicability.
Hans Saris from demonstrated how easy it is to combine online and offline networking using the LinkedIn QR code. A practical tool that allows professionals to instantly connect during events and networking conversations.
Topics discussed during the training included:
The broader role of was also highlighted. Not only in relation to benefits, but especially in career coaching, job mediation, and connecting professionals with businesses.
A personal part of the session included the story behind the start of <YouLynq.me>, which originally began through a UWV entrepreneurship and business development program.
The impact of the session was immediately noticeable:
What resonated most was the realization that successful networking is all about visibility, maintaining relationships, and actively helping others move forward.
