Understanding Cultural Differences in Communication at Work When I first came to the Netherlands, one of the biggest surprises I experienced was how openly people say “no.” At first, it …
Job Search Tips from a Hiring Manager: 4 practical insights to stand out
Recently, I sat down with Cheyenne Knottnerus – Cammans, a manager at UWV, to discuss job search strategies in the Netherlands. Cheyenne kindly shared 4 valuable tips that I believe …
Tips for Thriving at the Noordelijke Banenbeurs
De Noordelijke Banenbeurs is one of the biggest job fairs in the Northern Netherlands. It is organized yearly at the Martiniplaza with the presence of more than 100 companies. It …
Why You Should Stay for the Borrel
borrel: noun, an informal social gathering with drinks and snacks (plural borrels); borrelen: verb, describing the action of having a borrel. ‘Borrel’ is a very Dutch concept and it involves …
