The document summarizes a seminar on applying for jobs abroad through EURES. The speaker discussed how EU nationals have the right to look for work and receive unemployment benefits in any other EU country for 3-6 months. To receive unemployment benefits while job searching abroad, individuals must register as unemployed in their home country, apply for a U2 form to export benefits, and meet other eligibility requirements. The seminar covered EU workers' rights to equal treatment regarding work conditions, pay and social security in other EU countries. It also noted non-EU countries typically require work permits and visa sponsorship from employers.

1. Report on Seminars
European Council seminar
v Speaker:
v Place: European council (Rue de la Loi(Wetstraat), Brussels)
v Date & time: 6thFilip Nuytemans October 2015, 14:00
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2. Report on seminar in European council
My research and links
The European Council is the institution of the European Union (EU) that comprises the heads of state or government
of the member states, along with President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission.
The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy also takes part in its meetings.[1]
Established as an informal summit in 1975, the European Council was formalised as an institution in 2009 upon entry
into force of the Treaty of Lisbon. Its current President is Donald Tusk.
Tasks of European Council
The European Council defines the EU's overall political direction and priorities. It is not one of the EU's legislating institutions, so
does not negotiate or adopt EU laws. Instead it sets the EU's policy agenda, traditionally by adopting ‘ conclusions' during
European Council meetings which identify issues of concern and actions to take.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Council
http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/european-council/

3. What I learned & brief reflection
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• I learned that European Council is one of the seventh of EU Institution. I considered each of these institutions
corporate and acts within the limits of its remit, granted in theTreaties in line with the procedures,
conditions and purposes laid down therein.
• I noticed that the Heads of State or Government of the EU countries, it meets at least 4 times a year and
includes the President of the European Commission as a full member in order to decides on the EU's overall
direction and political priorities – but does not pass laws to deals with complex or sensitive issues that
cannot be resolved at lower levels of intergovernmental cooperation to sets the EU's common foreign &
security policy, taking into account EU strategic interests and defence implications and to nominates and
appoints candidates to certain high profile EU level roles, such as the ECB and the Commission.
How does the European Council work?
It is convened and chaired by its President, who is elected by the European Council itself for a once-
renewable two-and-a-half-year term.The President represents the EU to the outside world.

4. progress…
All decision to be adopted and when issues are being debated need to be voted.
All decisions to be passed required to reach qualified minatory which has two
condition.
• 1: 55 % of EU countries vote in favour.
• 2: The proposal is supported by countries representing at least 65 % of the total
EU population.
It was really essential knowledge that is required for everyone who live in Europe.
In order to be an aware citizen I need to know about organizational structure of
such an important institution, which has direct impact on the societies and on the
status of life around the globe.

5. Report on Seminars
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•Doing business in China
v Speaker: Jeanne Boden(CEO China conduct)
v Place: KNT Aula 4
v Date & time: 21st October 2015, 18:15
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6. Doing business in china•
•My research and links
While I recognized seminar about business in China. I started research about it I noticed some important point.
1. China is the world largest market and entrepreneurs and investors can take advantage of the many benefits
of doing business there but more focus to have a local partner.
2. I figure out there is a lot of focus regarding to culture of Chinese people and fortunately I studied it last year
at the class of Intercultural Communication skills so I had a clear view of it.
3. I find various tips about doing business in China but a lot tips available based to their culture.
http://www.ibtimes.com/how-do-business-china-guide-entrepreneurs-investors-1378695
http://www.inc.com/justin-bariso/going-global-doing-business-in-china.html
http://www.gallifordconsulting.com/Doing%20Business%20in%20China%20Part%202.pdf
http://www.worldbusinessculture.com/Chinese-Business-Negotiation.html

7. What I learned & brief reflection
During the seminar she explained in details the following point.
• 1. Historical and political overview of China.
• 2. Chinese culture, religion, language, beliefs and customs.
• 3. Chinese business and economic environment.
• 4. Chinese cultural values and attitudes in the workplace.
• 5. Management and working styles for doing business in China.
• 6. Chinese business communication and negotiation styles.
• 7. Challenges and solutions for doing business in China.
• After the seminar I have clear understanding of the key drivers that motivate my Chinese business counterparts.
• A comprehensive framework for understanding Chinese business and culture.
• Practical strategies for doing business with Chinese counterparts more effectively.
• A better understanding of the challenges of establishing or doing business in China
• The ability to establish successful relationships with my Chinese colleagues, clients and suppliers.

8. Report on Seminars
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•Rebranding Africa
v Speaker: Paul Nchu Ngang
v Place: Aula 5 KNT
v Date & time: 27th October 2015, 15:00
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9. Rebranding Africa
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•My research and links
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• Many companies from the developed world are setting their sights on Africa as a new frontier for business. Reasons to
believe include improved political environments, above-average GDP growth rates and the promise of rich
opportunities in a continent where everything still needs to be developed from scratch. However, Africa – like any
other emerging economy – is a tricky terrain to enter.
• African economies are growing but still small (by comparison all Sub-Saharan economies together are smaller than
France’s).
http://www.worldbank.org/en/region/afr/brief/fact-sheet-doing-business-2016-in-sub-saharan-africa
http://www.trade.gov/dbia/
http://www.forbes.com/sites/iese/2014/07/31/doing-business-in-sub-saharan-africa-six-aspects-to-consider/#5b6e5e25bc71

10. What I learned & brief reflection
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• Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most-populous continent. At about 30.3 million km² including adjacent
islands, it covers six percent of Earth's total surface area and 20.4 percent of its total land area.
• Africa could be on the brink of an economic take-off, much like China was 30 years ago, and India 20 years ago.
• What are the ranking trends?
• •Economies in Sub-Saharan Africa have an average ranking on the ease of doing business of 143.
• •Mauritius has the region’s highest ranking, at 32. Rwanda has its second highest (62), followed by Botswana (72) and
South Africa (73).
• •Other large economies in the region and their rankings are Kenya (108), Nigeria (169), and Uganda (122).
• •Those with the region’s lowest rankings are Eritrea (189), South Sudan (187), and the Central African Republic (185).
• •Rwanda ranks among the best in the world in Getting Credit (2) and Registering Property (12).
• •Average rankings for Sub-Saharan Africa show the most room for improvement in Getting Electricity (149), Trading
across Borders (136), and Paying Taxes (131)—all areas where it ranks last among regions. In cross-border trade, for
example, completing border compliance procedures takes an exporter in the region 108 hours and $542 on average,
compared with a global average of 64 hours and $389
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11. Progress…•
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• In my opinion the “Business Culture in Africa” is a source of inspiration and imagination for professionals working in
international business with the African people. Employees of international companies, who either come from or work
in Africa. Staff that either comes from or has frequent contact with people from Africa. Managers and employees who
work in teams with foreign colleagues. Managers and employees who travel extensively in and out of Africa. Should
take care of the following point.
• 1. Finding reliable business partners in Africa.
• 2. Relationship management and networking.
• 3. Time management and planning.
• 4. Negotiating and striking a deal in Africa.

12. Report on Seminars
•EURES 'Applying for a job abroad'
• Speaker: K. Veldkamp
• Place: Aula 2 KNT
• Date & Time: 16th Feberuary 2016, 15:00
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13. EURES 'Applying for a job abroad'
• As an EU national, you are entitled to look for a job in any other EU country.
• EU rules allow you to keep receiving unemployment benefits while looking for work in another EU country.
• You can carry on receiving your unemployment benefit for at least 3 months from the EU country where you were last
working - and up to a maximum of 6 months, depending on the institution paying your benefit.
• wholly unemployed (not partially or intermittently) and
• ◾ entitled to receive unemployment benefits in the country where you became unemployed.
• Before leaving, you must:
• ●have been registered as an unemployed jobseeker with the employment services in the country where you became
unemployed for at least 4 weeks (exceptions can be made)
• ●apply to your national employment services for a U2 form ( formerly E 303) - an authorisation to export your
unemployment benefits.
• http://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/work/finding-job-abroad/index_en.htm
• http://www.transitionsabroad.com/tazine/0906/finding-work-in-europe.shtml
• http://www.backpackeurope.com/tips/workstudy/
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14. What I learned & brief reflection
You have the right to work in any country in the European Economic Area (EEA) without a work permit.
Your rights:
You’ll have the same rights as nationals of the country you’re working in when it comes to:
• working conditions
• pay
• social security (e.g. benefits)
Work in a non-EU country
You’ll need a work permit to work in most non-EU countries. In most cases, you’ll need a job offer from your chosen country
so that you can get a visa to move there. Some countries, like Australia, Canada and New Zealand, use a points system to
decide whether you’re eligible for a visa.
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15. progress…
The EEA is an agency of the European Union (EU) and one of the decentralised Community bodies. The EEA
aims to support sustainable development and to help achieve significant and measurable improvement in
Europe's environment, through the provision of timely, targeted, relevant and reliable information to policy-
making agents and the public.
Role of social media in recruitment procedure:
I had full attention she said there’s no doubt about how much social media has changed not only our personal
lives, but also the way in which we do business. Businesses around the world are utilizing social media channels
to not only connect with their clients, but potential candidates for employment as well.
Complete social media accounts: She focused to make sure I have accurate and up-to-date LinkedIn, Facebook
and Twitter profiles. Incomplete LinkedIn profiles will surely get me rejected from a job I am applying to.
Match up my profiles: She mentioned to make sure my resume and LinkedIn match exactly. The information
on my Facebook and Twitter should never contradict anything on my resume or LinkedIn. Inconsistencies in my
profiles are the number one reason to be rejected from a job.

16. Report on Seminars
•Flyse
• Zero to One (how to build Future) UBER
• Speaker:Mr, Filip Nuytemans
• Place: Auditorium Quetelet 9000 Gent, Belgium
• Date & Time: 21st April 2016, 19:30
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17. Flyse•
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•Zero to One (how to build Future) UBER
• The seminar was three sections each 45 minute under the name of Zero to One (how to build Future) with
different titles and speakers. Because of lack of language skills I just attended one of them called UBER. In
fact I attended the second section as well but it was in Dutch I couldn’t get any idea of the mentioned
section.
• I was informed about the seminar through Facebook group by others students. I believed this one was
opportunity to attend one seminar not organized by school to fulfil the task of TMD2. I tried before to
attend a seminar about marketing organized by Hub-Spot on 25th February 2016 in Brussels but due to
classes I couldn’t attend it.
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18. What I learned & brief reflection
•UBER history
• On a snowy Paris evening in 2008, Travis Kalanick and Garrett Camp had trouble hailing a cab. So they came
up with a simple idea—tap a button, get a ride.
• What started as an app to request premium black cars in a few metropolitan areas is now changing the
logistical fabric of cities around the world. Whether it’s a ride, a sandwich, or a package, we use technology
to give people what they want, when they want it.
• For the women and men who drive with Uber, our app represents a flexible new way to earn money. For
cities, we help strengthen local economies, improve access to transportation, and make streets safer. When
you make transportation as reliable as running water, everyone benefits. Especially when it’s snowing
outside
• Uber is in London and 449 other cities worldwide.
• In my opinion it was a great idea and the way they implement it was really creative. I also believe there is
many opportunity waiting for us just we need to recognize it. As management I don’t have to take every
trouble situation normally start thinking to be creative and fined solution.
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