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Prof. Jos Akkermans is a Full Professor of Sustainable Careers at the School of Business and Economics, VU Amsterdam. He leads research on career shocks, employability, and non-standard career paths, with a focus on enhancing career sustainability. As program director of the Business Administration Master’s program, he teaches courses like Contemporary Careers and Organizations. His editorial roles include Associate Editor of the Journal of Vocational Behavior and past leadership in the Academy of Management Careers Division.
Education:
- PhD in Management (2013), Utrecht University
Research Interests:
- Sustainable careers through career shocks analysis and employability strategies
- Global career mobility and boomerang careers
- Gig economy dynamics and freelance worker sustainability
- School-to-work transitions and youth employability
Awards:
- Academy of Management Careers Division Mentoring Award (2023)
- Journal of Vocational Behavior Most Downloaded Article (2021)
- VU Talented Teacher Award (2016)
Grants (Selected):
- €240k for Psychology of Flexible Work study (Instituut Gak)
- €200k for Entrepreneur Career Success research (Amsterdam Business Research Institute)
- €250k for VU to Work PhD project
Labs/Teams: Active in cross-university collaborations like CareerLEAP and LevelUp programs targeting youth career competencies and employability.
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