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How to Optimize Your CV – The #1 Mistake (and a Golden Tip at the End!)
The biggest mistake I see in resumes again and again is not being specific enough about your role. Let’s look at Kate’s story 👇 Kate moved to the Netherlands six months ago. Back home, she worked as a Customer Manager, a role focused on customer support.. She knows...
How to Optimize Your CV – The #1 Mistake (and a Golden Tip at the End!)
The biggest mistake I see in resumes again and again is not being specific enough about your role. Let’s look at Kate’s story 👇 Kate moved to the Netherlands six months ago. Back home, she worked as a Customer Manager, a role focused on customer support.. She knows...
Dutch Work Mentality: 14 Tips for Expats to Succeed
So, you’ve landed in the Netherlands, ready to conquer the job market. You’ve polished your CV, sent out applications, and then—bam!—culture shock hits you harder than a gust of wind on your bike ride to an interview. 🚲💨 Understanding Dutch work culture can make all...
The #1 Job Search Mistake Expats Make in the Netherlands (And How to Fix It!)
Ever feel like Dutch job boards are a black hole? You apply, you wait, you hear... crickets. 🦗 The brutal truth about Dutch job Market Here’s the brutal truth: 70% of jobs are never even posted. That’s right—while you’re refreshing Indeed, someone else is landing a...
Why Finding a Job in the Netherlands is Different Than You Thought
Why would it be the same? New country, new rules, different market, language, mentality. Everything is different from what you’re used to—except for one thing: you, your job search strategies and expectations. Dutch Job Market Let’s use a metaphor. Imagine moving from...
Finding a Job Abroad vs. Finding Yourself—Which Matters More?
I help expats land jobs in the Netherlands, and I’ve seen many succeed. Getting that high-qualified job is a huge victory, but my mission goes deeper. It’s not just about finding a job that fits your talents—it’s about finding your place in the world, the one you were...
Are You Too Polite (or Too Blunt) for Dutch Workplaces?
🔹 Too polite? You might sound uncertain. 🔹 Too blunt? You might sound... rude. 🔹 Too indirect? Dutch people stopped listening five minutes ago. 🔹 Not maintaining eye contact? You might seem like you're hiding something. 🔹 Speaking too quietly? No one will hear...
9 Ways to Build Your Professional Network in a New Country
Building a network can feel draining—like knocking on hundreds of doors, hoping one will open. That's why we have prepared 9 tips for you how to make it fun and effective. Enjoy! 1. Start with LinkedIn (Your Best Friend in NL) 🔹Optimize your profile & headline to...
How I Cracked the Dutch Job Market (and Why You Need to Network!)
My personal story When I moved to the Netherlands 13.5 years ago, like many expats, I saw it as a fresh start. I wasn’t under financial pressure to find work immediately, so I decided to take my time—to explore the job market, vacancies, and opportunities, but also to...
Why do you need to become self aware first before you can become happy?
Why is self awareness important? Life changes begin with awareness. There are two parts of awareness:- intuitive or subconscious. You may know it as “this job doesn’t feel right anymore, I’ll look for a new one”- conscious, aware of - you know that the job doesn’t fit...
What is personal agility? Can you become your won agile coach?
I call you to become your own agile coach. Why? Everything changes, so do you. It is in fact a very simple but extremely effective mindset. In sport Agility or nimbleness is an ability to change the body's position quickly and easily. Business agility is the ability...
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do you live your life in balance with yourself?
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