Career Tips
Career tips and advice are essential to any candidate searching for a job, or employees looking to further their careers. This section is dedicated to providing you with useful information on writing a CV suitable to the standards of the Dutch Labor Market, addressing questions that you can expect during a job interview, career coaches who are available to provide professional guidance, and on the benefits you need to be made aware of that you are entitled to as an employee made redundant or unemployed.
In the current job-market, research has shown that on average you have less than 9 seconds to grab the attention of a potential employer. CVs today are no longer simply a written overview of your experience and qualifications, but are the deciding factor between being selected for an interview, or tossed in the rejection pile. You want to stand out in the Dutch Labor Market? Find out How to write a CV/ Resume
So your impressive CV has landed you an interview? Congratulations! Now, with one foot in the door, it's time to seal the deal by acing your interview. Job interviews are used by employers to gain insight into your personality and abilities, then determine whether you are indeed the right fit for the company. This is also your opportunity to show the qualities you possess outside of your CV, and that can be by far the most daunting part of the job application process. However, to make things a bit easier and give you that extra confidence boost, several frequently asked questions that you could expect during job interviews were put together for you to use in your preparations. Here's your all access pass to learning how to answer Job Interview questions in the Netherlands.
We all need help sometimes, and when it comes to the Labor Market, a career coach is some who specializes in helping people find and achieve their dream jobs. During career coaching sessions your talents will be thoroughly assessed, and you will be given the guidance you need to make critical decisions about your career choice and its direction. Should you indeed be interested in having someone to help you navigate the Job Market, move ahead your aspirations, or at least keep you aloat, then maybe you too can benefit from choosing a career coach that is right for you.
Another rejection email? Not finding the right vacancies? Recently let go by your employer? These can all be very frustrating situations to be in, and it may feel like all is lost, but that might not necessarily be the case. Even though you may be without a job, this doesn't mean that you are going to starve! You may actually be entitled to unemployment benefits! To learn more about what kind of financial aid you may be able to rely on please see unemployment benefits.