Developing your career: next steps

We invite you to take steps that align with your current situation and needs, which is why we are sharing an overview of interesting and useful resources. We have divided the menu below into six sections:

1. Where to look for a job
2. Employment agencies for highly-skilled job seekers
3. Career switch to IT
4. Learn Dutch language
5. Where to get help
6. Improve your job application skills

1. Where to look for a job

The most popular websites to find a job in the Netherlands:

2. Employment agencies for highly-skilled job seekers

  • Together Abroad - big database of vacancies.
  • Undutchables - one of the most famous agencies for expats. Their website has a lot of useful information on how to write a resume, how to prepare for an interview, what to consider when looking for a job in the Netherlands.
  • Access-nl -  is a huge organization that provides free services for expats in all areas of life, including employment.
  • Projob – provide full-cycle employment services. In addition to vacancies, they offer consulting, coaching, trainings. 
  • Unique - more than 45 years on the labor market. Has a long list of awards and nominations as the best employment agency.
  • Adams Recruitment - this agency specializes in marketing, finance, sales, customer service and HR jobs.
  • Madison Parker- is a solid agency with more than 70 years on the market. Specializes in strategic consulting and global recruiting in business, technology and commerce.
  • Octagon - more than 30 years on the market. A large database of vacancies. They specialize in the employment of highly qualified personnel.
  • Abroad Experience – specialize in international companies and employment of international expats.
  • Blue Lynx - specialize in vacancies in international companies. 
  • CORECruitment - specialize in hospitality, catering, tourism, retail and service sector jobs.
  • Hotelprofessionals - specialize in hotel vacancies.
  • MeesterBaan - vacancies for teachers (mostly in Dutch, but there are also English ones).

3. Career switch to IT

If you would like to switch to a career in IT, below you can find resources that offer free courses and training to learn the IT profession from scratch:

4. Learn Dutch language

Below, you can find free resources where you can be matched with a language coach to learn Dutch language. Language coaches normally won't teach you grammar, but you will get a lot of practice. This is also a great way to make new friends among the locals.

Free Dutch courses for self-learning:

5. Where to get help

6. Improve your job application skills

JobOn helps everyone take the next step in their career. There are regular workshops and webinars on the themes of personal development, coaching, and LinkedIn.

In addition to events, we offer, in collaboration with Good Habitz and Traintool, a comprehensive range of e-learnings. Create a profile on the JobOn website and gain access to the online training.

Take control of your own career!