This was helpful and spot on. Loved it. As someone starting a career within the oil and gas logistics and supply chain, I have been doing research and compiling list of companies that I would like to work for in Europe. I must say, it is quite challenging and demoralizing especially when applying from my home country. But I will try my best before I give up.
Hi hope you are doing well, Did you able to find any job in Netherlands I saw your comment just now was curious how much time it took for you to find an job here in netherlands, am just started to look for an job.
Hi Leesa, I stumbled in one of your videos, and have been binged watching. I am moving to NL next month. Definitely, your videos are so informative and I can feel your genuine emotions specially relating to job hunting in NL.
Hi Leesa, this is one of the most helpful videos that I have seen so far. I am only 5 mins in and I am hooked! Do you have any in depth videos on the structure/format of your Dutch CV?
That's great to hear! I'm glad my video has been helpful! I don't have any videos on this but I can tell you the overall structure is: personal details top right corner, recent work experience (just last 5--7 years otherwise can't fit into 2 pages), education, other certifications, and referee details I will only provide upon request. I also decided to put a photo of myself on the top left corner, which I would never have done in Australia. Hope that gives you a clearer idea!
Hey Leesa - May be am too late to see your video, but can strongly say your video was geniune, matured, experienced. Really enjoyed every bit of it! Hope to keep watching more contents from you!
Thank you so much! This was so helpful. Just a thought for any other expats, I come from Italy where the unemployment rate is really high like triple the one in Australia, I got kinda scared watching this video cause this all seemed pretty scary when you said it took you 5 months to find a job. An Italian expat friend of mine who lives in Amsterdam said you can find a job in Amsterdam in a week if you are willing to do any job (in Italy for example this would not be possible in the slightest). So this is just to reassure anyone wanting to go that while you look for the job you want you can still find any job pretty easily in the meantime. Hope this made sense :)
Yes please keep in mind I was job searching during a hard lockdown, during the Christmas period, and also I was looking for specific types of jobs (office jobs that matched my qualifications, which happened to not be in demand). If you're more flexible with your criteria, or have skills that are more in demand than mine, or perhaps you are looking for hospitality/non-office jobs, then the job search experience will be very different!
Hi Leesa! Thank you for the amazing video. I like the tip on tracking applications with Notion most, as I've already tried that with the relocation process. It's a great tool when you need to keep in mind a huge amount of information. I will definitely give it a shot with your template once I start my job search. Keep going with the recording video for your UA-cam channel. You are doing great!
I'm literally in love with Notion! Glad to hear you found my video helpful, and thank you for supporting my channel & your encouragement! All the best with your job search😊😍
Hey Leesa. Your videos are always highly appreciated. They are informative and pure gold to those considering moving to the Netherlands. I have been following your journey from when it started and at the time my own relocation to Amsterdam was about to begin. I am now in Amsterdam as of 1 month ago. Still trying to settle in and find my bearings. Much like yourself, my partner was offered a work transfer and so he already has structure. I believe there is a misconception that relocation is glamorous for the partner. Instead we find ourselves in a position of uncertainty. Your videos have made for smoother sailing.Thank you
Thanks for leaving a comment and sharing your experience so far. Everything about your comment resonated with me so much. I found it very unsettling and stressful to suddenly have no clear direction, safety net, no friends and constant job rejection. Meanwhile, I felt I couldn’t talk about my feelings and struggles openly without sounding ungrateful for this opportunity to live in Europe. It’s been nearly 1 year and I’m only just starting to feel settled. I’m very glad to hear my videos have helped in some way and hope you will soon feel at home in Amsterdam too :) and if you ever want to grab a coffee after you’ve settled in more, let me know! :)
Leesa… I seriously am your #1 fan. You are the most helpful expat that I follow! I always learn something new when I watch your videos. THANK YOU ❤️ The only thing that I really would have liked to know if what industry you work in. It would have been really helpful context considering how long it took you to find work and some of your processes.
Hahaha - your comment has made my day! Sure, I’m happy to share this :) I’m a project manager but previously specialised in the not-for-profit and public/govt sector. This is a very different role from private sector/IT project managers, and the required qualifications are very different here compared to a Australia. As such I chose to be more flexible and open-minded in my job search than I otherwise would be in Australia.
Hey, just stopping by to say hi even though I won`t look for a job in Amsterdam. Loving to see so many people getting help from your videos!!! Go Leesa!!!! Miss you guys! ;)
This was helpful Leesa. I can relate to your point when a recruiter called & for a while no idea who I was talking to :) Thank you for all the detailed facts. Looking forward to seeing such amazing content in the future.
I'm currently looking for a job in the Netherlands in mechanical engineering, your inputs are really useful. This video is worth it's length in gold! Thanks!
hi Leesa, my husband has been relocating to Amsterdam in early of September. I've got a lot of information for my preparation from your videos. Looking forward for any tips (especially for daily needs, build career, hobbies, and other interesting activities) on the next video! :-) stay safe and healthy
Awww your comment makes me happy! I’m really glad to hear my videos have been helpful, and I wish your husband all the best with his move to Amsterdam! I hope you can join him soon too? Thanks for following along my journey here and same to you 🥰
Hi Your advise are so helpful in a way that has serve all questions that I have in mind but will continue to watch your next ones.You’re so professional in manners on how things are to be address for a jobseeker.Will see you on your next videos thanks & regards.
I am thinking about moving to Amsterdam and this video surely gave me a good piece of advice on the points I have to be careful of upon my job hunting in the Netherlands. Thank you.
I just binged a bunch if your videos, you are amazing!! I adore you and all the content you’ve been creating. Can you do a video on why you chose to move to the Netherlands?
Awww it makes me happy to know my content is helping you and that you enjoy watching it! ☺I would love to share my reasons for moving to the Netherlands, if people are interested in knowing about this!
Just Downloaded your template for Notions, amazing! Thanks so much for all the tips on the jobs, I aim to find a job in engineering in Amsterdam as my partner and I are moving them, will watch carefully all your videos =)
The video is indeed helpful Leesa, thanks a lot! I am unemployed for the past 3 months, stresfull times indeed but I believe I will get there eventually with a consistent strong attitude for the case. Cheers..
Hi Leesa, This video is very helpful and I totally enjoyed watching and I loved it. If would be okay with you can you share a Netherlands CV format so that I would change my format. Again, thank you for sharing this video.
hey leesa, it is a good video, it wud really help. my situation is the same as you were going through. I will keep trying for myself to get a suitable job. thanks for the tips.
Huntr is also helpful to track applications. The free version has a limit but I've found it very helpful since it copies the description (sometimes when positions are removed from the website the links stop working) and kind of looks like Trello with the boards
Many thanks for these tips Leesa . Recently moved to the Netherlands and currently looking for a Job and would apply the tips you outlined. Hoping to find a job soon
Really useful content. Im looking to relocate to NL and hopefully expand my business contacts as i am an accredited workplace mediator. Thank You for the great tips n advice 👍
I am so glad that algorithm brought me here. I plan to move to the Netherlands to live with my partner next year. I am just 24 so I will have only one year of working experience. I already start worried I will be jobless for a long time XD
Very good video! Unfortunately it’s been a number of times now I’ve been asked by interviewers whether I have kids. Never been asked this either in the Uk or Ireland
hello my name is kamal and i live in georgia i work here and i am looking for job from here to netherland can it be and in what way can you give me some information on this
Hi Leesa Wt bout management jobs such as human resources especially talent acquisition and employee relations,marketing is it hard to find job just with english?
Hi Leesa, I have a question. I am not in the Netherlands. Can I get a job that sponsors me through a virtual interview and then get a visa to go to the Netherlands? Have you ever come across an example of this?🤗
Hi there - yes! Actually I know a few people who got a job this exact way. Usually it’s with bigger companies that are known for hiring internationals (eg Uber, Booking)
Unfortunately I don’t have any expertise in this area - my suggestion is just to find out what are the main architecture companies based in the Netherlands and then go from there. You can do this easily via LinkedIn. Good luck!!
Thanks for the great tips, Im currently looking to move to the Netherlands. I will require sponsorship, would you suggest stating this in my CV or leaving that to be discussed in potential interviews? Did you also use cover letters or is that not really a thing there. Thank you !
Personally I would suggest discussing it during the interview stage - you could also check online to see if that company has sponsored people before. If they have, then there’s a higher likelihood that you requiring sponsorship will not be an issue. I have always written a cover letter alongside my CV, although this was always explicitly requested for the roles that I was interested in. Good luck!
Thank you for your detailed video! Would you suggest coming to Netherlands on a long stay visa to hunt for a job instead of applying for one from abroad?
@@LeesaYu Thank you so much for your reply. I assumed employers would prefer hiring someone whos already in Netherlands to save on time and costs which would reduce the likelihood of getting a job. Do you have a video explaining the different taxes that i could refer to? I reside in Dubai so am not familiar with the tax and the filing process
Yes I think some do, but plenty are happy to hire abroad if you have the right skills and qualifications. Some employers can’t find the right people when hiring locally. I don’t sorry, but you can look up Belastingdienst which will have a wealth of tax related info
Hi Leesa! Great video! I am from Australia and thinking of moving to Amsterdam for 1 to 2 years. My research shows I would need to get sponsored by an employer to work in Amsterdam. You said it took you 5 months to find a job, do you know how long most expats take to find a job there? I was thinking to start applying for jobs 3 to 4 months before planning to move. My other question is what if hypothetically I got offered a job in December but I couldn't move until say February, can employers be flexible with start dates? Just trying to work out timings!
It really depends on your industry and the type of job you’re looking for! I think 3-4 months is a reasonable assumption for most people, at least to give you enough time to choose a job/company that’s will be a good fit for you :) re start date that also totally depends on the employer! Since Dec and Jan are kind of ‘holiday periods’ I think people would be happy to wait until Feb :)
@@LeesaYu thanks Leesa!! That is helpful to know. I am looking at jobs in the urban planning, environment or sustainability sectors so I think might take a few months at least if I apply.
I have just started a new job now, but my first successful role was as a Program Manager at a medical communications agency! Took me 3 interview rounds to get the job so I learned a lot during that process!
You mention keeping your CV to 2 pages. Are you talking about what we in the US call a resume? We also have CVs, but they are only for people who work in academia. And the longer you are in academia, the longer your CV gets because it contains citations to all your publications, presentations, articles, etc., and awards. Can you clarify?
Yes, when I’m talking about CVs, I mean resumes. But the academic world is a tad different. You should follow whatever is the norm within the academic world (ie what you said!). My video is speaking from the perspective of someone applying for non-academic/corporate roles :)
@@chriseaker fantastic! Wishing you the best of luck! Tip - it helps to learn a little bit of Dutch if you want to get your foot in universities here. Most are predominantly Dutch speaking :)
@@LeesaYu I am about 2 weeks into learning Dutch. I translated the first paragraph of my cover letter into Dutch so I could show that I am making an effort.
Hi maym thanks for these all info but i still didn't find job for me in NL i have deploma of Associate Engineer in telecommunications also i have 7 years experience how i can find job in my field there in NL i have fiber optics network experience if have any idea kindly guide me .thanks
Sorry, I am not a recruiter so can’t help you get a job! But I advise you to keep checking LinkedIn for any office based job and to make networking via these platforms a key focus!
I think the best advice I got was to keep things to 2 pages, and emphasise all your best qualities! I also added a photo of myself which is something I never did in Australia. Good luck!
Hi, with a visitor visa, you can live in the Netherlands for upto 90 days. You can look for a job during that 3 months but there are no guarantees that you will find a job with visa sponsorship within those 90 days. You can also get employment directly from overseas with visa and relocation support. There are companies actively hiring from overseas.
Hi leesa , i am Ragav currently working in malta but actually looking for jobs in Netherland, i have tried many companies by online but unfortunately i couldn't find any employer to sponsor my visa , If you don't mind could you possible to share something valuable information or is there any websites
Applying right now but I'm based in Trinidad. Got turn down before an interview and I've got the requirements. Scrum Master jobs are so werid in the Netherlands
Hi Leesa, love your videos. I had one query- If my husbands company is sponsoring his visa as a highly skilled migrant will that visa also allow me to work there?
Yes, this is exactly the same situation that I am in :) My husband has the 30% ruling + is employed under the highly skilled migrant visa. As his wife, I get to work full-time with zero restrictions. It's a great advantage and you should make that clear in your job application!
I can’t speak from experience as I was specifically looking for office jobs, but if you have EU citizenship I think that already solves half the problem. There are a few hospitality jobs that don’t seem to require Dutch in their job ads. Maybe join some expat groups on Facebook and ask this question, someone should be able to help you. Good luck!
Thanks, Leesa I watched till the end. I'm looking forward to moving to the Netherlands, I work in the medical field specifically Public health. Is there some kind of direction you can provide? Lots of love.
Interesting! I used to be a Project Manager/Policy Officer in Public Health. It depends on the type of role you have. For my skills and quals, I really needed to be able to speak Dutch in order to qualify for any public health/not-for-profit/policy jobs here. If you are after a list of potential companies in the public health sector, you can DM me on my Instagram @leesa.yu
hey! I have a question- I'm super confused about the visa situation. nor me or my partner are dutch, nor anyone in my family. but me and my partner want to move there for at least 2 years! he will be coming with work, I will most likely find something whilst I'm over there! what visa would I apply for?
Hey there! Will your partner be sponsored as a highly skilled migrant? If so, then your partner's company could sponsor you as well to come here under his visa. That's what we did. Or alternatively, you could try to look for work already now and get sponsored yourself by a company (the company needs to prove that couldn't find someone within EU to do the same job though). If you are Australian like me, then the other option is the 1 year working holiday visa, but this is only for under 30s and I think there are limitations on what kind of work you can do under this visa (and would be hard to get this right now, with borders being closed). Because there are so many different options depending on where you're from, I advise you contact the IND directly to find out :) ind.nl/en/contact/Pages/contact.aspx. Always better to get info from its original source!
Thank you for the video. I learned some new things that I think will be very helpful in my current search. I do have a question though: do you speak Dutch already? Or did you look for an English speaking job?
No I don’t speak any Dutch (or any other language in a professional capacity), so had to look for an English speaking job. More info about my situation is in the description box. Good luck with your job search!!!
This was helpful and spot on. Loved it. As someone starting a career within the oil and gas logistics and supply chain, I have been doing research and compiling list of companies that I would like to work for in Europe. I must say, it is quite challenging and demoralizing especially when applying from my home country. But I will try my best before I give up.
Hi hope you are doing well, Did you able to find any job in Netherlands I saw your comment just now was curious how much time it took for you to find an job here in
netherlands, am just started to look for an job.
Hi Leesa, I stumbled in one of your videos, and have been binged watching. I am moving to NL next month. Definitely, your videos are so informative and I can feel your genuine emotions specially relating to job hunting in NL.
It’s a tough process! Just know that with time and persistence and patience, you will get there :) good luck with your move!!
Leesa - this is an amazing video. Thank you for taking the time to compile all od this information and sharing it with the world.
I’m so glad you found this video helpful! Gotta pay it forward ☺️ wishing you the best of luck if you’re able to start this process yourself!
Hi Leesa, this is one of the most helpful videos that I have seen so far. I am only 5 mins in and I am hooked! Do you have any in depth videos on the structure/format of your Dutch CV?
That's great to hear! I'm glad my video has been helpful! I don't have any videos on this but I can tell you the overall structure is: personal details top right corner, recent work experience (just last 5--7 years otherwise can't fit into 2 pages), education, other certifications, and referee details I will only provide upon request. I also decided to put a photo of myself on the top left corner, which I would never have done in Australia. Hope that gives you a clearer idea!
Thanks for sharing the tips! As I'm planning to move to the Netherland within this year (or next year), I found them so useful :)
Very exciting! Good luck with the move! 😀
Hey Leesa - May be am too late to see your video, but can strongly say your video was geniune, matured, experienced. Really enjoyed every bit of it! Hope to keep watching more contents from you!
Thank you, glad to hear you liked this video!
Hi Leesa,
Great video, to the point yet detailed enough to cover all important aspects.
Thank you for taking time for making this video
Thank you so much! This was so helpful. Just a thought for any other expats, I come from Italy where the unemployment rate is really high like triple the one in Australia, I got kinda scared watching this video cause this all seemed pretty scary when you said it took you 5 months to find a job. An Italian expat friend of mine who lives in Amsterdam said you can find a job in Amsterdam in a week if you are willing to do any job (in Italy for example this would not be possible in the slightest). So this is just to reassure anyone wanting to go that while you look for the job you want you can still find any job pretty easily in the meantime. Hope this made sense :)
Yes please keep in mind I was job searching during a hard lockdown, during the Christmas period, and also I was looking for specific types of jobs (office jobs that matched my qualifications, which happened to not be in demand). If you're more flexible with your criteria, or have skills that are more in demand than mine, or perhaps you are looking for hospitality/non-office jobs, then the job search experience will be very different!
Thank you very much! Not only for ur advice but also for your mental supports!
❤️ glad you found this helpful and remember to be kind to yourself during this process!
Thank you for making the video and providing help. Your positivity really is awesome, wish you the best on your job!
Thank you for this sweet comment 🥹🫶🏼💛 I hope it helped you!!
Hi Leesa! Thank you for the amazing video. I like the tip on tracking applications with Notion most, as I've already tried that with the relocation process. It's a great tool when you need to keep in mind a huge amount of information. I will definitely give it a shot with your template once I start my job search.
Keep going with the recording video for your UA-cam channel. You are doing great!
I'm literally in love with Notion! Glad to hear you found my video helpful, and thank you for supporting my channel & your encouragement! All the best with your job search😊😍
This was insanely helpful. Thank you so much!!
Hey Leesa. Your videos are always highly appreciated. They are informative and pure gold to those considering moving to the Netherlands. I have been following your journey from when it started and at the time my own relocation to Amsterdam was about to begin. I am now in Amsterdam as of 1 month ago. Still trying to settle in and find my bearings. Much like yourself, my partner was offered a work transfer and so he already has structure. I believe there is a misconception that relocation is glamorous for the partner. Instead we find ourselves in a position of uncertainty. Your videos have made for smoother sailing.Thank you
Thanks for leaving a comment and sharing your experience so far. Everything about your comment resonated with me so much. I found it very unsettling and stressful to suddenly have no clear direction, safety net, no friends and constant job rejection. Meanwhile, I felt I couldn’t talk about my feelings and struggles openly without sounding ungrateful for this opportunity to live in Europe. It’s been nearly 1 year and I’m only just starting to feel settled. I’m very glad to hear my videos have helped in some way and hope you will soon feel at home in Amsterdam too :) and if you ever want to grab a coffee after you’ve settled in more, let me know! :)
Leesa… I seriously am your #1 fan. You are the most helpful expat that I follow! I always learn something new when I watch your videos. THANK YOU ❤️ The only thing that I really would have liked to know if what industry you work in. It would have been really helpful context considering how long it took you to find work and some of your processes.
Hahaha - your comment has made my day! Sure, I’m happy to share this :) I’m a project manager but previously specialised in the not-for-profit and public/govt sector. This is a very different role from private sector/IT project managers, and the required qualifications are very different here compared to a Australia. As such I chose to be more flexible and open-minded in my job search than I otherwise would be in Australia.
Great tips and direct to the point. Thank you for sharing.
Hey, just stopping by to say hi even though I won`t look for a job in Amsterdam. Loving to see so many people getting help from your videos!!! Go Leesa!!!! Miss you guys! ;)
Awwww hahaha thank youuuuu!!!
So informative and information dense video! Great work!! 👌
This was helpful Leesa. I can relate to your point when a recruiter called & for a while no idea who I was talking to :) Thank you for all the detailed facts. Looking forward to seeing such amazing content in the future.
Glad you found my video helpful! 🥰🥰
I'm currently looking for a job in the Netherlands in mechanical engineering, your inputs are really useful. This video is worth it's length in gold!
Thanks!
So happy to hear that! Good luck!!!!
Thank you Leesa for sharing such useful informations and approaches. it's the most practical videos about job hunting in NL I've seen so far!
I’m so happy to hear that!!🥰🥰
hi Leesa, my husband has been relocating to Amsterdam in early of September. I've got a lot of information for my preparation from your videos. Looking forward for any tips (especially for daily needs, build career, hobbies, and other interesting activities) on the next video! :-) stay safe and healthy
Awww your comment makes me happy! I’m really glad to hear my videos have been helpful, and I wish your husband all the best with his move to Amsterdam! I hope you can join him soon too? Thanks for following along my journey here and same to you 🥰
This video is SO helpful! Thank you! 🙏 You’ve obviously taken a lot of time to compile this information - appreciate you!
Good luck with your own job hunt here! ☺️☺️
@@LeesaYu Thank you! 😘
Hi Your advise are so helpful in a way that has serve all questions that I have in mind but will continue to watch your next ones.You’re so professional in manners on how things are to be address for a jobseeker.Will see you on your next videos thanks & regards.
I am thinking about moving to Amsterdam and this video surely gave me a good piece of advice on the points I have to be careful of upon my job hunting in the Netherlands. Thank you.
Great advice! Thanks for sharing your experience on job hunting.
Glad you found it helpful!
I've watched this video more than once! Thank you from Brazil! :)
Yay! Glad you’re finding it helpful - hope you feel inspired and confident to embark on your job hunting journey in the Netherlands!
Great tips thanks for sharing. Would love to hear more about your tips to find a job in Netherlands while in another country
This video was sent from heaven 🥰. I'm trying to relocate to the Netherlands from DR 🇩🇴🌴. Taking notes.
Btw. I love your channel 💞
Aww I’m glad this video has come to you at the right time! Hope this helps you create a great life in the Netherlands ☺️
I just binged a bunch if your videos, you are amazing!! I adore you and all the content you’ve been creating. Can you do a video on why you chose to move to the Netherlands?
Awww it makes me happy to know my content is helping you and that you enjoy watching it! ☺I would love to share my reasons for moving to the Netherlands, if people are interested in knowing about this!
Just Downloaded your template for Notions, amazing! Thanks so much for all the tips on the jobs, I aim to find a job in engineering in Amsterdam as my partner and I are moving them, will watch carefully all your videos =)
That makes me so happy to hear! Good luck!!
Very informative video. Clear and to the point.
Thank you so much !!
Your so kind and to the point, Amazing video.
The video is indeed helpful Leesa, thanks a lot! I am unemployed for the past 3 months, stresfull times indeed but I believe I will get there eventually with a consistent strong attitude for the case. Cheers..
I’m glad to hear it! It’s such an emotionally demanding process but important to not lose hope and keep persisting! Good luck!!
hi leesa , first thaks for your great video ,. I am moving to NL this year and this video give me a lot of energy to start my journey
I’m so happy to hear that - best of luck with this new chapter of your life!
thank you for the amazing tips! by the way, I loved the cookie break hahahah!
You’re welcome and I am glad they were helpful! 😅🤣 about my cookie break - I made a terrible mistake of recording this video during lunch time!
Hi Leesa, This video is very helpful and I totally enjoyed watching and I loved it. If would be okay with you can you share a Netherlands CV format so that I would change my format. Again, thank you for sharing this video.
This is really helpful. Love it. Thanks a lot.
Glad to hear - good luck if you are job hunting!
Thank you so much Leesa! This is really helpful :)
Happy to hear that!!
hey leesa, it is a good video, it wud really help. my situation is the same as you were going through. I will keep trying for myself to get a suitable job. thanks for the tips.
Good luck!!
Thank you very much for your well-explained video about Nethelans. And to be honest that you speak English perfectly. :)
Glad you found it helpful! Actually I’m a native English speaker 😝 so that’s why my English is so good hahaha
Love the videos Leesa! Helping me and my girl a lot to plan moving! tytyty
Yay, good to hear!! Good luck! 🥰
Huntr is also helpful to track applications. The free version has a limit but I've found it very helpful since it copies the description (sometimes when positions are removed from the website the links stop working) and kind of looks like Trello with the boards
Thanks for sharing! That’s great to know!
Thank you Leesa!! This is so good!!
Good luck!!!
Hi Leesa, thank you for your video, I will start my job hunting, I also came to Netherlands because of my husband´s job, I will apply your tips!
Good luck!!! If I can do it, you can too! ♥️
Many thanks for these tips Leesa . Recently moved to the Netherlands and currently looking for a Job and would apply the tips you outlined. Hoping to find a job soon
I wish you the best of luck and don’t forget to be kind to yourself during this process! ☺️
Thank you. This is helpful and encouraging. :)
Really useful content. Im looking to relocate to NL and hopefully expand my business contacts as i am an accredited workplace mediator. Thank You for the great tips n advice 👍
Good luck!!
super helpful, thank you leesa!!!
Glad to hear this was helpful!
Thanks for all the help!
Hi leesa, nice and positive information for Netherland
Really helpful! Thank you 🫶
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Such a informative and helpful video, love it! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for your lovely comment! 🥰🥰🥰
love this vlog!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Just stumbled on your content today and I am just asking myself where you have been the whole time. Thank you so much
This is an amazing video! Thanks for sharing! :)
Glad it was helpful! If you are currently job hunting/about to, good luck!!
Hi Lessa. awesome video and content. Thanks a lot.
Great information Leesa.
Hi, Leese, thank you for the information! Hugs from Almere! Have a nice weekend!
Hope you found it helpful! 🥰🧡
thank you so much for this valuable informative helpful video
Love your content!
Glad you like it!
Thank you so much for your the very useful tips
Thanks for this info!
I am so glad that algorithm brought me here. I plan to move to the Netherlands to live with my partner next year. I am just 24 so I will have only one year of working experience. I already start worried I will be jobless for a long time XD
Exciting! Great you are already thinking about your next steps here :) being younger sometimes opens up more opportunities, so don’t worry! Good luck!
Thank you! you are so nice! so helpful!
Glad you found this useful!!
I apreciate this video 🥳
It was really informative thank you
You are an Angel Lady...
Thanks for sharing your honest experience.......
God bless you
Keep it up......
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Best video...Thank you dear❤️
So happy to hear that 😍🥰
Thanks for your support
thank u! keep doing what u r doing plz. very helpful :)
Very good video! Unfortunately it’s been a number of times now I’ve been asked by interviewers whether I have kids. Never been asked this either in the Uk or Ireland
Wow that is shocking! I wonder if culturally here this question is considered more acceptable. I’d query why this is important to know about!
Hi Leesa, could you please post the video regarding clinical/medical coder job opportunities in Netherlands. Thanks
hello my name is kamal and i live in georgia i work here and i am looking for job from here to netherland can it be and in what way can you give me some information on this
Very good and informative info. My husband is a senior manager in food manufacturing. Is there a market for that?
Sorry that’s an industry I’m not familiar with!
Hi Leesa
Wt bout management jobs such as human resources especially talent acquisition and employee relations,marketing is it hard to find job just with english?
You can get an idea by doing a few searches on LinkedIn :) but I know people who work in these areas as English only speakers so yes it is possible!
Thank you, It's very true and helpful
Am a fresher from India , is there any possible way to get jobs in Netherlands . 😊 If there is any way kindly help me to get the job ❤ thank you
Sorry, as I said in my video, I can’t help with getting a job. Hopefully my video puts you in the right direction :)
Hi Leesa, I have a question. I am not in the Netherlands. Can I get a job that sponsors me through a virtual interview and then get a visa to go to the Netherlands? Have you ever come across an example of this?🤗
Hi there - yes! Actually I know a few people who got a job this exact way. Usually it’s with bigger companies that are known for hiring internationals (eg Uber, Booking)
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Thank you so much for the amazing info! Can you tell us something about getting a job as a junior architect? 🙏🏾
Unfortunately I don’t have any expertise in this area - my suggestion is just to find out what are the main architecture companies based in the Netherlands and then go from there. You can do this easily via LinkedIn. Good luck!!
@@LeesaYu Thank you!!
I liked your honesty
🥰 honesty is very important to me!
Thanks for the great tips, Im currently looking to move to the Netherlands. I will require sponsorship, would you suggest stating this in my CV or leaving that to be discussed in potential interviews?
Did you also use cover letters or is that not really a thing there.
Thank you !
Personally I would suggest discussing it during the interview stage - you could also check online to see if that company has sponsored people before. If they have, then there’s a higher likelihood that you requiring sponsorship will not be an issue.
I have always written a cover letter alongside my CV, although this was always explicitly requested for the roles that I was interested in. Good luck!
@@LeesaYuAmazing thank you
Thank you for the video 😀
Happy to help!
Thank you for your detailed video! Would you suggest coming to Netherlands on a long stay visa to hunt for a job instead of applying for one from abroad?
I would suggest trying to find one white abroad because then you’ll be eligible for the 30% ruling, which makes a huge difference to your income
@@LeesaYu Thank you so much for your reply. I assumed employers would prefer hiring someone whos already in Netherlands to save on time and costs which would reduce the likelihood of getting a job. Do you have a video explaining the different taxes that i could refer to? I reside in Dubai so am not familiar with the tax and the filing process
Yes I think some do, but plenty are happy to hire abroad if you have the right skills and qualifications. Some employers can’t find the right people when hiring locally. I don’t sorry, but you can look up Belastingdienst which will have a wealth of tax related info
Hi Leesa! Great video! I am from Australia and thinking of moving to Amsterdam for 1 to 2 years. My research shows I would need to get sponsored by an employer to work in Amsterdam. You said it took you 5 months to find a job, do you know how long most expats take to find a job there? I was thinking to start applying for jobs 3 to 4 months before planning to move. My other question is what if hypothetically I got offered a job in December but I couldn't move until say February, can employers be flexible with start dates? Just trying to work out timings!
It really depends on your industry and the type of job you’re looking for! I think 3-4 months is a reasonable assumption for most people, at least to give you enough time to choose a job/company that’s will be a good fit for you :) re start date that also totally depends on the employer! Since Dec and Jan are kind of ‘holiday periods’ I think people would be happy to wait until Feb :)
@@LeesaYu thanks Leesa!! That is helpful to know. I am looking at jobs in the urban planning, environment or sustainability sectors so I think might take a few months at least if I apply.
Thanks Leesa for sharing tips and your story! What role in which company have you finally got?
I have just started a new job now, but my first successful role was as a Program Manager at a medical communications agency! Took me 3 interview rounds to get the job so I learned a lot during that process!
When it comes of english language,is it used in a Company for policy and procedures along with emails exchange and meetings? Thank you.
Yes at my workplace everything is in English even though I work alongside many Dutch people as well
Thank you Leesa for replying. That's indeed encouraging :)
Hi can I know how to apply for medical jobs that is radiation therapist or therapeutic radiographer post wht registration is required
Sorry I don’t Intel on this!
Thank you for this video 📹 I'm in NL & looking for a full-time job😊
Hi Anne. Where are you from before move to NL?
You mention keeping your CV to 2 pages. Are you talking about what we in the US call a resume? We also have CVs, but they are only for people who work in academia. And the longer you are in academia, the longer your CV gets because it contains citations to all your publications, presentations, articles, etc., and awards. Can you clarify?
Yes, when I’m talking about CVs, I mean resumes. But the academic world is a tad different. You should follow whatever is the norm within the academic world (ie what you said!). My video is speaking from the perspective of someone applying for non-academic/corporate roles :)
@@LeesaYu thank you for the clarification. I have already applied for one job at Vrije Universiteit. I am an academic librarian. Fingers crossed!
@@chriseaker fantastic! Wishing you the best of luck! Tip - it helps to learn a little bit of Dutch if you want to get your foot in universities here. Most are predominantly Dutch speaking :)
@@LeesaYu I am about 2 weeks into learning Dutch. I translated the first paragraph of my cover letter into Dutch so I could show that I am making an effort.
Hi maym thanks for these all info but i still didn't find job for me in NL i have deploma of Associate Engineer in telecommunications also i have 7 years experience how i can find job in my field there in NL i have fiber optics network experience if have any idea kindly guide me .thanks
Sorry, I am not a recruiter so can’t help you get a job! But I advise you to keep checking LinkedIn for any office based job and to make networking via these platforms a key focus!
Thanks
This helpful. Please must I have Netherlands cv format ?
I think the best advice I got was to keep things to 2 pages, and emphasise all your best qualities! I also added a photo of myself which is something I never did in Australia. Good luck!
hi Leesa.. what is the visa that need to have in order to look for job there? my purpose is to go there on my own and find job within 3 months
Hi, with a visitor visa, you can live in the Netherlands for upto 90 days. You can look for a job during that 3 months but there are no guarantees that you will find a job with visa sponsorship within those 90 days. You can also get employment directly from overseas with visa and relocation support. There are companies actively hiring from overseas.
Hi leesa , i am Ragav currently working in malta but actually looking for jobs in Netherland, i have tried many companies by online but unfortunately i couldn't find any employer to sponsor my visa ,
If you don't mind could you possible to share something valuable information or is there any websites
Applying right now but I'm based in Trinidad. Got turn down before an interview and I've got the requirements. Scrum Master jobs are so werid in the Netherlands
Sorry to hear that - keep applying and I’m sure you will find something!
Would you reckon easy fındık jobs in person through human resource companies than online ?
It depends on the job you’re searching for but I personally had no luck with most recruitment companies, and found both my jobs online :)
Hi Leesa, love your videos. I had one query- If my husbands company is sponsoring his visa as a highly skilled migrant will that visa also allow me to work there?
Yes, this is exactly the same situation that I am in :) My husband has the 30% ruling + is employed under the highly skilled migrant visa. As his wife, I get to work full-time with zero restrictions. It's a great advantage and you should make that clear in your job application!
i just wondering i have eu citizenship and can i find a job in a week? (just basic jobs, easy jobs) ( i can only speak English )
I can’t speak from experience as I was specifically looking for office jobs, but if you have EU citizenship I think that already solves half the problem. There are a few hospitality jobs that don’t seem to require Dutch in their job ads. Maybe join some expat groups on Facebook and ask this question, someone should be able to help you. Good luck!
Thanks, Leesa I watched till the end. I'm looking forward to moving to the Netherlands, I work in the medical field specifically Public health. Is there some kind of direction you can provide? Lots of love.
Interesting! I used to be a Project Manager/Policy Officer in Public Health. It depends on the type of role you have. For my skills and quals, I really needed to be able to speak Dutch in order to qualify for any public health/not-for-profit/policy jobs here. If you are after a list of potential companies in the public health sector, you can DM me on my Instagram @leesa.yu
hey! I have a question- I'm super confused about the visa situation. nor me or my partner are dutch, nor anyone in my family. but me and my partner want to move there for at least 2 years! he will be coming with work, I will most likely find something whilst I'm over there! what visa would I apply for?
Hey there! Will your partner be sponsored as a highly skilled migrant? If so, then your partner's company could sponsor you as well to come here under his visa. That's what we did. Or alternatively, you could try to look for work already now and get sponsored yourself by a company (the company needs to prove that couldn't find someone within EU to do the same job though). If you are Australian like me, then the other option is the 1 year working holiday visa, but this is only for under 30s and I think there are limitations on what kind of work you can do under this visa (and would be hard to get this right now, with borders being closed). Because there are so many different options depending on where you're from, I advise you contact the IND directly to find out :) ind.nl/en/contact/Pages/contact.aspx. Always better to get info from its original source!
Thank you for the video. I learned some new things that I think will be very helpful in my current search. I do have a question though: do you speak Dutch already? Or did you look for an English speaking job?
No I don’t speak any Dutch (or any other language in a professional capacity), so had to look for an English speaking job. More info about my situation is in the description box. Good luck with your job search!!!
@@LeesaYu thank you. I completely forgot to check the description box, I'll do that now 🙂