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.

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For an expat moving to the Netherlands, getting the right direction is very important. It's important that one knows which steps and direction to take. Linda is an exceptionally talent counselor, her advice has helped me land a job within a week of coming to the Netherlands. I am grateful for her mentoring and look forward to a great working relationship in the future.

Dr. Hrishiraj S | Clinical Research & Affairs Manager

Together Abroad provided expert advice on personal branding including developing a top-notch, market-aware CV, highly tailored job applications, and approach strategies with potential employers in the Netherlands. Furthermore, I found them be highly knowledgeable in key related fields such as recruitment strategy, immigration law, contracts, labor agreements, and (un)employment benefits. I would recommend Together Abroad to anyone who needs professional help with transitioning to a new career.

A. Aboufirass | Structural Engeer

Linda is a big mind. She thinks about things that the rest normally overlook. The insight she has about the dutch job market can only be achieved through years of experience and persistence.

Her business savvy is complemented by her mastery of understanding the client's needs and requirements. For my career I could say, she was the “Mary Poppins”, who guided me through thick and thin and helped me to land a career in the Netherlands

S. Bhattacharjee | FP&A Manager

If you are going to enlist the services of a "Career Coach" look no further. The only person you want in your corner is Linda van Orsouw. As an expat, you absolutely want to work with a highly skilled and knowledgeable professional who knows their way around the Dutch career/employment/job market. Linda assisted me in writing and positioning my CV, helped me organize and prioritize my list of opportunities, coached me through mock interviews and was there when I got offered a senior position only 2 months later. When asked I will only refer to Linda and "Togetherabroad".

Mr. C. Joubert
Lead Workplace Strategy Consultant 

 

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