Dr. Jos Akkermans

Professor

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Biography

Jos Akkermans serves as a Full Professor in the Department of Management and Organization at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He is the program director of the Business Administration Master's program and leads research projects relating to sustainable career development. His main research areas focus on career shocks, employability, and non-standard careers. Additionally, Jos is an associate editor for the Journal of Vocational Behavior and has held various leadership roles, including the position of Division Chair for the Academy of Management Careers Division. He has actively contributed to academia by mentoring students and receiving several teaching awards, including the Faculty Teacher Award in 2016. Jos has published in high-impact journals such as the Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior, and he has received numerous accolades for his research and contributions to the field of management. He continues to engage with professionals and academics globally, conducting keynote lectures and collaborating on research projects. His commitment to advancing understanding in career development and sustainability remains a driving force in his academic work.

Research Interests

Awards

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Academy of Management Careers Division Mentoring Acknowledgement Award

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Academy of Management Careers Division Reviewer Award

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Human Resource Management Journal Cited Paper Award

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Applied Psychology Cited Downloaded Paper Award

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Career Development International Paper Award

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Academy of Management Outstanding Reviewer Award

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Academy of Management Careers Division Symposium Award

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Academy of Management Outstanding Reviewer Award

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Academy of Management Reviewer Award

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Faculty Lecturer Award

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VU Talented Teacher Award

Courses

Contemporary Careers Organizations (MSc) Recruitment & Selection (MSc) HRM & Organizational Behavior (BSc)

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.