How Thrive Can Help You Navigate the Dutch Job Market
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 support internationals, expats, and moving spouses in navigating the Dutch job market with greater clarity, confidence, and direction.
Based in Groningen in the Northern Netherlands, I offer both online and in-person career coaching tailored to the realities internationals face when searching for work in the Netherlands.
Through practical and personalized guidance, I help you:
🔹 Clarify your career direction, strengths, and positioning
🔹 Develop an effective and realistic job search strategy
🔹 Learn how networking works in the Netherlands
🔹 Prepare confidently for interviews
🔹 Better understand Dutch workplace culture and communication styles
Who Is This For?
Thrive is designed for ambitious and reflective internationals who want to build a fulfilling and sustainable career in the Netherlands.
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
Coaching Packages
🌱 Starter Package – Career Clarity & Quick Wins
Best for: Internationals who want 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
✔️ Targeted support on either your CV or cover letter
✔️ A tailored action plan with follow-up email guidance
🎯 Accelerator Package – Job Search & Networking Skills (most popular)
Best for: Internationals ready to actively apply and build their Dutch network
📅 Duration: 2-3 months
💻 Sessions: 5 × 75 minutes
💶 Investment: €1,250 (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
🚀 Premium Package – Full Support to Land Your Next Role
Best for: Those ready for full transformation and serious results
📅 Duration: 4-5 months
💻 Sessions: 6 × 90 minutes
💶 Investment: €1,950 (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 for accountability
Online & In-person Coaching
Coaching sessions are available:
🔹 Online throughout the Netherlands and internationally
🔹 In person in Groningen and the Northern Netherlands
🔹 Ik ben ook beschikbaar voor loopbaancoaching in het Nederlands
📩 Not sure which package is right for you?
Email me to book a free 20-minute discovery call.