Looking for work in the Netherlands

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Looking for work in
•  Introduc,on: the Netherlands…
Exper,se in Labour Mobility for TU Del= Graduate School NanneDe Ripmeester 12 June 2014 •  Speed-­‐daten: •  Career values: •  Career Informa,on:
•  Career Sources:
•  Job interviews:
•  Corporate vs Academic: •  Ques,ons … Who is who? What is your biggest talent? What do you want from life? What makes a Dutch employer ‘,ck’? What works in job hun,ng in the Netherlands? What ques6ons to expect? What’s the difference and where are the opportuni6es? Copyright 2013 014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility Copyright 2013 014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility Exper,se in Labour Mobility Knowledge Broker for Interna2onal Labour Mobility Issues
"   Our focus is to enhance interna,onal labour mobility for all stakeholders involved. "   Our clients are businesses, government, the higher educa,on sector and (to some extend) individuals. Speed dating:
What is your biggest talent?
"   Our work involves research, wri,ng and presen,ng. Copyright 2013 014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility Copyright 2014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility 1 11/06/14 CAREER VALUES
Who am I?
Copyright 2013 014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility Copyright 2014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility Ac,on > Who am I? > What do I want? > What defines my horizon? Decision What do I really want from life?
Research Self-­‐awareness Copyright 2014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility Copyright 2014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility 2 11/06/14 CRITERIA
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Career satisfaction
Material rewards
Status and respect
Learning
Personal relationships
Leisure
Spiritual growth
CAREER INFORMATION
What makes a Dutch employer tick?
•  ALIGNMENT BETWEEN VALUES & CAREER / LIFE
Copyright 2013 014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility "   When you started your
PhD in the
Netherlands
you maybe wondered
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Copyright 2014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility Perspec,ves: How we view the world underlines how we will act in it. "   What makes
the Dutch Dutch?
Copyright 2013 014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility Copyright 2014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility 3 11/06/14 Successful Expatriate Skills Culture is the so3ware of the mind ... "
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  Flexibility
  Cultural Sensitivity
  Adaptability
  Team work skills
  Perseverance
  Emotional stability
  Be able to handle insecurity
  Craving for adventure
  Knowledge of languages
  Communication skills
Copyright 2013 014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility CAREER SOURCES
What works in job hunting
in the Netherlands?
Copyright 2014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility Copyright 2014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility "   The next step after your
PhD:
"   How to get access
to the Dutch job market?
Copyright 2013 014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility 4 11/06/14 How to enter the Dutch job market? WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO HAVE AN
INTERNATIONAL CAREER?
“STAY FOREIGN”
Liza Enebeis, Studie Dumbar
“My foreign work
experiences have given
me a much wider view on
the world”
Does culture maAer in job hun2ng? What makes the Dutch Dutch? Carolyn Nimmy, E&Y
Copyright 2013 014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility Working in the Netherlands Through the eyes of a typical Dutch recruiter...
Copyright 2014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility Royal DelO, The Koninklijke DelOsche Aardewerkfabriek, founded in the city of DelO in 1653, is the leading producer of tradi2onal DelO Blue and modern ceramics. Grolsch, a beer that is older than many countries, was founded in 1615 by Willem Neerfeldt, in the city of Groenlo, from which the brand takes its name. HEMA (Hollandsche Eenheidsprijzen Maatschappij Amsterdam), founded in 1926 on the Kalverstraat in Amsterdam. When Albert Heijn got married in 1887, he received ownership of the family business, a small grocery shop, as a wedding present. With more than 750 shops today, Albert Heijn has become the biggest supermarket chain in the Netherlands. Douwe Egberts, founded by Egbert Douwes in 1753, expor2ng tea, coffee and tobacco. The bicycle manufacturer Royal Dutch Gazelle was founded in 1892. Today, Gazelle employs 550 workers at its factory in Dieren, producing 300,000 bicycles a year. Philips, founded by Frederick Philips and his son Gerard in Eindhoven in 1891, to produce light bulbs. Today, they are one of the leading electronics brands in the world. G-­‐Star, the interna2onal fashion brand founded in Amsterdam in 1984. Some Household Names "   Mo2va2on: Why do they want to work for us? (Think about this before you make any applica,on). Is this person clear and straigheorward in the message they are pufng across? "   Personality: Do they fit into the team? Can I see myself working with this person? Do their values coincide with those of the company? "   Experience: Does their past work experience reflect their ambi,on and exper,se? "   Skills: Does this person have the right skills and competencies for the job? Copyright 2014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility Copyright 2014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility 5 11/06/14 Job hun2ng in the Netherlands The prac2cali2es: CVs, leAers, interviews The CV & Cover LeDer Copyright 2014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility Tips for a successful Dutch CV
"   Do not oversell
"   (preferably) In Dutch!! (unless otherwise requested)
"   Avoid acronyms
"   Explain qualifications or find national equivalents
"   Give only facts and figures
"   Keep it brief, max. two pages
"   Show how well integrated you are into Dutch society
whereas at the same time emphasise what makes you
special: your ‘added value’ from being non-Dutch
Copyright 2014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility Copyright 2014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility The CV Try not to overstate the obvious... ...Try and show some originality Copyright 2014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility Copyright 2013 Exper2se in Labour Mobility 6 11/06/14 PhD Skills (do underline them!):
Tips for a successful Dutch letter
The ending of an applica6on le=er is of major importance: "   Knowledge
"   Discipline
"   Dedication
"   Research ability
"   Focus
"   Technical skills
"   but this is what all PhDs have!
•  I would be pleased to meet you to discuss how I could contribute to your department/research/organisa,on. •  I would welcome the opportunity to discuss with you how my knowledge and ability could be used in your department/research/organisa,on. •  I hope there might be an opportunity for a personal discussion. •  This leDer and my CV provide the basis of my career achievements, but I would be pleased to flesh them out in a personal mee,ng to see if there is an opportunity to work with your department/research/organisa,on. •  I look forward to your reply and if there are any work areas upon which you require further informa,on do not hesitate to contact me. •  I would like to meet you so that I can elaborate on these bare facts and answer any ques,ons. I look forward to hearing from you. Copyright 2013 014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility Copyright 2014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility The Interview JOB INTERVIEWS
What questions to expect?
Copyright 2014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility Copyright 2014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility 7 11/06/14 Top tips for a successful Dutch job interview
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YOUR ELEVATOR PITCH!
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Say WHAT & WHO
–  What are you trying to do
–  And with whom are you trying to do it
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Forget HOW
–  As this is often too process oriented
(and in business often not considered interesting !)
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Limit the list:
–  People need to be able to remember …
–  Give them an action (make a contact)
–  Provide them with something tangible
(hand out CV or business card)
Think positive & come prepared
"   Enter confidently and shake hands firmly
"   Maintain eye contact with the interviewer
"   Use examples to describe your skills
"   Answer what is asked …
Copyright 2014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility Copyright 2013 014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility What job suits your wishes CORPORATE VS ACADEMIC
Copyright 2014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility Copyright 2013 014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility 8 11/06/14 Decision making:
Does it feel right?
Ask your brain’s right side
The route to a job in the Netherlands •  Read the job ads in newspapers (NRC, Volkskrant) •  Use the Internet (Monsterboard, Jobnews, Carp, Expa,ca) •  Magazines are helpful (Intermediair, Technisch weekblad, Xpat journal) •  Job Fairs (Carrieredagen, Careerevent) •  Directories (ON Jaarboek, Intermediair Jaarboek ) •  Websites: Expa,ca; Undutchables.nl; www.labourmobility.com •  LOOKING FOR WORK IN THE NETHERLANDS (ISBN 978-­‐90-­‐5896-­‐058-­‐0) Copyright 2013 014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility How to take it further… "   What Makes the Dutch Dutch "   Cultural differences "   Looking for work in the Netherlands "   Interac,ve Dutch language speed course "   1 full day workshop (185€) "   8 July 2014 Thank you for your aDen,on! WWW.LABOURMOBILITY.COM [email protected] LinkedIn: World CiHzens @Work If you would like to buy the Dutch Career guide with 10% discount please use the link supplied "   Looking for work in the Netherlands "   Management culture "   Business climate "   Job applica,on procedure "   Order via website for 19,95€ " you have 10% discount! Copyright 2013 014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility Copyright 2013 014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility Copyright 2013 014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility 9 11/06/14 What to you need to know to succeed? Student and Career Support
University student counsellors, Student Psychologists
and the Information Centre
Rules, Regula,on & Red Tape on job hun,ng in the Netherlands as an interna,onal Front Office Student and Career Support
Jaffalaan 9a (entrance on Mekelweg)
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 9:00 to 17:00
Tel
015 27 88004
015 27 88004
E-mail [email protected]
Copyright 2013 014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility Copyright 2014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility Holland Alumni Portal: NUFFIC & ELM Prac,cal Informa,on One-­‐year search visa – For Non-­‐EU members •  Upon gradua,on, non-­‐EU na,onals can apply for a resident permit under the ‘Orienta,on Year for Graduate Seeking Employment’ (Zoekjaar afgestudeerde) scheme. Copyright 2013 014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility • 
This permit allows you to stay in the country and look for a job. During this year you will be able to work without any restric,on. • 
This visa will be valid for 1 year, star,ng from the date of your gradua,on. • 
Purpose is to find a job within the ‘zoekjaar’ which pays 27,336€ gross per annum. • 
Source: hDp://www.nuffic.nl/toela,ng-­‐verblijf/werk/zoekjaar-­‐afgestudeerde-­‐en-­‐
regeling-­‐hoogopgeleiden/zoekjaar-­‐afgestudeerde Copyright 2013 014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility 10 11/06/14 Prac,cal Informa,on Highly Skilled Migrant Permit •  Eligibility for a Highly Skilled Migrant residence permit: You need to have a minimum income, which is divided into 3 categories, depending on your age. Check IND website: hDp://www.ind.nl/Zakelijk/
Openbaarregister/Pages/default.aspx 30% Ruling •  A tax advantage for foreign employees working in the Netherlands. When certain criteria are met, the employer is allowed to grant a tax free allowance amoun,ng to 30% of the gross salary subject to Dutch payroll tax. •  To be eligible, you have to meet these following condi,ons: •  In 2013, the minimum gross annual salaries are: –  Under 30 years old €38,141 –  30 years of age or older €52,010 –  If you apply during an ‘orienta,on year’ (regardless your age) €27,336 – 
Prac,cal Informa,on –  Academic posi,ons are exempt from these salary criteria, the minimum wage requirements apply in this case. The amounts are adjusted on a yearly basis. You work for an employer liable to withhold Dutch payroll tax Employee and employer have to agree in wri,ng that the 30% is applicable Employee has to be transferred from abroad to a Dutch employer Employee did not reside within 150 kilometres from the company for the last 18 out of 24 months at the ,me of hiring –  The employee’s taxable salary is at least EUR 35,000 per annum –  Employee needs to have exper,se which is scarcely available in the Netherlands Source: hAp://www.expatax.nl/30_percent_ruling.php – 
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Source: hAp://www.ind.nl/Klant-­‐informa2e/Documents/3086.pdf Copyright 2013 014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility Prac,cal Informa,on Other op2ons for employment? "   ZZP: •  Freelancer = ZZP-­‐er = 'zelfstandige zonder personeel‘/self-­‐employed without staff. It’s a posi,on somewhere between running your own business and paid employment, so be careful when you use the term that you know what you are sugges,ng. (VAR-­‐verklaring) •  For most zzp-­‐ers it is necessary to register as a business with the local Chamber of Commerce (Kamer van Koophandel, KvK). " Detachering: Steady contract working on different projects (www.yacht.nl/) " Uitzendbureaus: www.undutchables.nl/ www.togetherabroad.nl/ Source: Holland Alumni Network: www.careerinholland.com Copyright 2013 014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility Copyright 2013 014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility Has your university appointed a CareerProfessor? www.careerprofessor.works is available from 1 september 2014 Copyright 2013 014 Exper2se in Labour Mobility 11