Hello everyone,
Finding a job in the Netherlands is no easy feat. From applying for a job all the way to job interviews, the etiquette can be different abroad. Specially job interviews, that can already be pretty daunting, can feel even worse when set in a whole new country. If you've gone through a job interview in the Netherlands before, how about giving a few tips to someone who might be preparing for one?
Do interviews usually take place in a formal or casual setting in the Netherlands? Do you have any pointers for job interviews that take place over a lunch or dinner?
From application all the way to the job interview, what is essential to make an candidate stand out?
Culturally speaking, are there specific do's and don'ts? What is the general take on bringing a parent on the job interview or a gift to the interviewer?
Can you tell us a little about your experience? What worked and what did not work for you?
How important is it to have a solid professional network prior to a job interview?
Please share your experience,
Priscilla
Being convincing to an employer in the Netherlands
I did couple of solicitatiegesprek here in holland and on my experience is i am applying on entry level jobs. I came here feb of 2018. I got a job in hotel van de valk March 2018. It is a housekeeping job but its better than nothing. I speak really basic dutch when i came here and i did the job interview in really casual settings, but i dressed up with a long sleeve shirt and a semi formal shoes. I tried my best and did the interview in dutch, doesn't matter if the grammar is all wrong. What matters is i want to show them i am trying and they are happy and satisfied with the interview, even though i almost cried because i cannot explain what i want to say in dutch. In the end they hired me and finished my 1 yr contract.
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