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Are you ready to Learn, Grow and Excel?

Join one of our committees and become an Active Member at Europe’s largest Study Association! STAR offers multiple projects in which students can participate or which they can realize. Working in a team with fellow students to organize great events is a challenge you will not forget. Besides the experience it is the perfect opportunity for extracurricular development and making new friends. Recruitment deadline: April 26, 23.59.

Questions?

We are here to help. Contact Lars if you have any questions about the available positions and the recruitment process.

Ask Lars!

What to apply for?

Join STAR Fulltime

We are recruiting the following boards:

– STAR Board – being in charge of student-run organization. Both on a practical and strategic level.
– STAR Erasmus Consulting Board – organizing your own consultancy project abroad.
– Erasmus Recruitment – be the next to organize the biggest on-campus recruitment event & run a new online platform.

As a full-timer at STAR, you will be challenged and guided to develop yourself on a personal and professional level.

More info or schedule a coffee

Join STAR Parttime

We are recruiting the following committees:

– Erasmus Recruitment – develop your commercial or marketing skills by running an online vacancy & event platform
– Euro Trip – give your fellow student the opportunity to discover a new European city.
– RSM STAR Case Club – facilitate and allow students to discover the world of case solving.

There are many opportunities for your to develop yourself. More information can be found in our recruitment brochure.

Apply now

Recruitment Brochures

STAR Board

SEC Board

Erasmus Recruitment

Part-time

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In this section we answer the most frequently asked questions. Is your question not here? Reach out, we are happy to help you!

Can I talk to someone to get more information about going full-time?
This is definitely possible, even during this ‘quarantine-Corona’ period. We can totally imagine that you still have questions after reading this page and our recruitment brochure.

Therefore, we can schedule a (virtual) coffee with you to tell you the ins-and-outs of becoming a full-timer at STAR. We can set you up with:

  • a current STAR Board Member;
  • a current STAR full-timer from STAR Erasmus Consulting or the Erasmus Recruitment Days;
  • a former STAR Board Member / full-timer.

Reach out, to schedule a (virtual) coffee

Can I rewatch the online recruitment info sessions?
We have organized 5 online interactive info sessions. You can rewatch all of them here:

  1. Becoming a full-timer at STAR, what are my options? Rewatch this session
  2. Being part of the STAR Board, what does it mean and why should I do it? Rewatch this session
  3. New: the RSM STAR Case Club, why should I join (part-time opportunity)? Rewatch this session
  4. STAR Erasmus Consulting, will you run your own international consultancy project? Rewatch this session
  5. Erasmus Recruitment, will this be your next challenge? Rewatch this session

What does a STAR Board year entail?
This is a very good, yet broad and difficult to answer question. We have some tips to familiarize yourself with the ins-and-outs:

Is it possible to do a full-time year, when I have a study delay (e.g. because of the current corona-crisis), i.e. can I finish open courses during a full-time year?
The short answer: Yes.

The longer answer: We understand that you face a lot of uncertainty about your study progress at this time. Being a study association, STAR always prioritizes your study above anything else.

In the past, and also during this Board year, there have always been students who did not yet complete their Bachelor, or were still in their second year. Being a STAR full-timer, you work on specific project, and you can schedule your own time. We will help you to create a schedule in which you can both focus on your study, and develop yourself by becoming a full-timer at STAR.

Is financial compensation available (as a full-timer)?
Yes, when you become a full-timer a financial compensation is possible. This is two-part:

  1. You receive a monthly allowance which covers basic expenses, that way we compensate for a loss of other income.
  2. If you are not following any courses you can be exempted from your tuition fees for one year. This means you are still entitled to free public transport, a government loan, and do not have to pay your tuition fee.

However, it is important to note that becoming a full-timer is mostly an investment in the future. During a full-time year you will learn heaps of hard- and soft-skills that allow you to develop yourself. Hence, the financial compensation offered by STAR is lower than working a full-time job.

What are the main differences between the full-time options?
That is an excellent questions. The table below explains the key-differences.

STAR Board SEC ER
Acquisition phase X X X
Focus on long-term strategy X
Global consultancy focus X
Organizes own events X X
Work towards a specific project X X
Europe’s largest on campus recruitment event X
Recruit your own students X X
Direct people management X X X
Stakeholder management X X X
Months full-time 12 months 12 months 8 months

 

If you want to know the ins-and-outs, please contact us.

Is it not possible any more to apply for the Case Competition or Case Society?
This definitely still is possible. However, from next year onwards the structure of the Case Competition and Case Society will alter. Read more information about this in our information brochure.

What is the difference between becoming a full-timer at STAR versus e.g. doing an internship?
This is a very good, yet broad and difficult to answer question. We have some tips to familiarize yourself with the ins-and-outs:

  • Read the information on this page
  • Read general information about STAR (e.g. our Policy)
  • Read our information brochure
  • Schedule a coffee, to talk to us (or our predecessors) through a (virtual) chat.
  • Contact us, if you have any other questions

There are some key differences between becoming a full-timer at STAR versus doing a e.g. an internship. During a call, we’d be happy to explain these to you in person. In the end, it all depends on how you want to develop yourself.

How much time does doing a full-time year cost?
Being a full-timer at STAR equals a workload of at least 40 hours per week.

  • For the STAR Board: when becoming a Board member you work from 9am-5pm every working day. Besides this there a numerous fun evening activities that you will attend. You are the face of the association. You will start full-time by the end of July (after a part-time introduction/transition period). Your board year ends exactly one year later.
  • For Erasmus Recruitment: as part of Erasmus Recruitment you will work from 9am-5pm. This will start at the EFR office, and later you will move to the STAR office. That way you can fully experience two different associations. When the Days are approaching your workload will increase and you will make longer days. You will start part-time in July, and become a full-timer in August. Your year ends in Mid-March.
  • For the STAR Erasmus Consulting board: also for the SEC Board you will work from 9am-5pm every working day. In the beginning of the year the board focusses on acquiring interesting projects; after which you will recruit your own consultants. Next there is a period of desk research, which is followed by field research abroad. All this is concluded in August the next year.

How to apply?

It is time to challenge yourself and apply for a committee at STAR! Find out which steps you should take to become an Active Member at this page.

1. Find out which committee fits you best!
2. Apply online

Applying for a committee is really easy! You can apply online through recruitment.rsmstar.nl by filling in your details.

3. Interview rounds

We will schedule an interview with you to get to know you a little better.

4. Congratulations!

If you applied for a committee, we will call you during the weeks after the Recruitment Period to inform whether you are selected or not.

Application deadline: April 26th, 23.59

RSM's Dean Ansgar Richter about STAR

RSM Dean Ansgar Richter about joining the STAR Board:

“Time spent at university as a student isn’t only for acquiring knowledge, or for specialising in your skills. And it’s not just for preparing for a job or for your career.

In fact, one of the fundamental goals of your academic education is so you can develop yourself personally. You will learn how to think critically, to take responsibility, and how you can become a force for positive change in the world. It might not be obvious to you right now, but in fact a lot of your personal development takes place outside of the classroom. Student life is where you can first try out your new self-awareness, your sense of responsibility, and your critical thinking among your peers.

This is why student associations are a vital part of your university life and your university education. There is lifelong benefit to making this part of your life while you are at university. If you have the opportunity to serve in one of the board positions in the STAR Association, then take it. You should seriously consider applying because I am convinced that it offers great opportunities.

With my best regards,
Ansgar Richter
Dean Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University”

Ansgar Richter

The Positions for part-time positions

Each committee and team consists of multiple functions. Below you can find information about these diverse functions and see which one fits you best!

Chairman

The leader, motivator, supporter and coordinator of the project. It is a diverse function requiring strong communication skills and a sense of responsibility. Next to that, the chairman is responsible for the committee’s budget.

Commercial

The sales person of the project. Supplying the project with all financial input and resources needed to fund the project will be your responsibility.

Marketing

The creative brain of the committee. Market you project and communicate it to all participants, students, companies and other stakeholders will be your tasks.

Program

The planner of the project. It is all about organizing, making schedules as well as supporting your fellow committees to make sure everything is done at the right time and place.

Why?

Joining a committee at STAR has many benefits, such as:

  • Develop yourself
  • Gain useful practical experience
  • Build a social network with your peers
  • General STAR Active Member benefits like weekly social drinks, Active Members weekends and many training opportunities
Apply now

Recruitment Periods

STAR has three recruitment periods each year.

Bachelor Committees

September January April
Activity Team (BA, IBA & AM) International Week STAR Management Week STAR Board
Academic Committee Marketing Team STAR Erasmus Consulting – Consultants STAR Erasmus Consulting – Board
BA Study Trip Consultancy Castle Eurekaweek Erasmus Recruitment
Commercial Team Speaker Series IBA Freshmen Weekend Euro Trip
Events Reach Out BA Introduction Days RSM STAR Case Club
iCare Ski Trip
IBA Study Trip

Master Committees and Master Study Clubs

August September January April
Master Study Club – several positions Master Study Club – several positions STAR Management Week STAR Board
All-MSC Committee STAR Erasmus Consulting – Consultants STAR Erasmus Consulting – Board
Sustainability Forum Erasmus Recruitment
Consultancy Castle

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