Skills Library

Our skills library is full of useful information. You can search for keywords in the boxes below, and even filter what kind of medium you like while learning. Are you interested in one topic in particular? Visit our guided learnings about teamwork, presenting and writing. You can always check out the upcoming workshops to see if the skill you want to improve is available this quarter.

Blog Roeland Kooiman: Get the maximum out of it

Learning experiences when being part of a Federation of Study Associations Eindhoven concerning presentation and teamwork skills.

Being assertive

Assertiveness techniques for handling face-to-face discussions.

Goodbye Blog Ashly Berghuizen: I opened my mail

Ashly has decided to move on to another student assistant job. We are very sorry to let her go, but we are happy she chose to continue her personal development in this way. We hope her goodbye blog will inspire you all to do the same and maybe to apply for a job within the TU/e SkillsLab team ;)

Guided Learning: Standing up for yourself

When working in a team, you have to make sure that you actively participate by showing your opinion and thoughts. But this is easier said than done. Are you able to stand up for yourself with confidence? Or do you have trouble in showing what you are worth? This topic guide can help you make a difference in your team.

Guided Learning: Tutoring

As a tutor you can provide expertise, experience, guidance and encouragement for a group of less experienced students. This article provides you the basics on tutoring, but also tips on challenging aspects of tutoring.

Handout about assertiveness

This handout shows a clear overview of different types of assertiveness: verbal, non-verbal and emotional. It also includes a useful example.

Skill exercise: recognising aggressive, assertive & passive behaviour

This exercise helps you to recognize aggressive, assertive or passive behavior in your team.