Career Advice & Coaching

Thrive offers 3 career coaching packages, as well as single coaching sessions (online or in person), designed to help internationals navigate the Dutch job market with confidence. Whether you’re looking for career direction, preparing to apply for jobs, or ready to take the next step in your career, you’ll receive practical guidance tailored to your goals.

Who Is This For?
You’ll benefit most if you:
🔹 Are currently job seeking or considering a career transition
🔹 Are facing rejections or feel stuck in your job search
🔹 Want to feel more confident in interviews, networking, and self presentation
🔹 Want to expand your professional network in the Netherlands
🔹 Are looking for more clarity about your strengths, direction, and next career step

How Thrive Can Help
Building a meaningful career in the Netherlands as an international can be challenging. Many highly skilled internationals and moving spouses struggle with limited professional networks, unfamiliar recruitment practices, language barriers, or feeling overlooked despite their qualifications and experience.

At Thrive, I help you:
🔹 Clarify your career direction, strengths, and positioning, so you can focus your job search on roles that genuinely fit you.
🔹 Develop an effective and realistic job search strategy, instead of relying solely on online applications.
🔹 Learn how networking works in the Netherlands, so you can access opportunities in the hidden job market.
🔹 Prepare confidently for interviews, from making a strong first impression to answering questions effectively.
🔹 Understand Dutch workplace culture and communication styles, so you can navigate the workplace with greater confidence.

Coaching Packages

1. Career Clarity Package
Best for: those who want clarity about the next career step and a focused boost to move forward with confidence

📅 Duration: 1 month
💻 Sessions: 3 × 60 minutes
💶 Investment: €650 (excl. VAT)

You’ll get:
✔️ Career clarity session to map out your values, suitable functions, and next steps
✔️ Feedback and improvements for your CV or cover letter
✔️ A personalised action plan to guide your next steps

2. Job Search & Networking Package (most popular)
Best for: those who are ready to actively apply for jobs and expand their network

📅 Duration: 2-3 months
💻 Sessions: 5 × 75 minutes
💶 Investment: €1,295 (excl. VAT)

You’ll get:
✔️ Career vision and clarify: your values, strengths, suitable functions, and next steps
✔️ CV and cover letter review with feedback & edits
✔️ 1 mock interview with coaching
✔️ “How to Network in the Netherlands” training
✔️ Email support between sessions

3. Premium Career Coaching Package
Best for: those who are looking for comprehensive, personalised support throughout their entire job search

📅 Duration: 4-5 months
💻 Sessions: 6 × 90 minutes
💶 Investment: €1,980 (excl. VAT)

You’ll get:
✔️ In-depth career exploration and personal branding
✔️ CV, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile optimization
✔️ Two mock interviews, including challenging scenario practice
✔️ “How to Network in the Netherlands” training + workbook
✔️ Priority email support between sessions
✔️ Regular check in moments to keep you on track

Single Coaching Sessions

Don’t need a full package? You can also book individual coaching sessions focused on a specific topic, such as:
🔹 Networking strategy
🔹 Career direction and career choices
🔹 Interview preparation
🔹 LinkedIn profile optimisation
🔹 Salary negotiation