Job Resources
Most employment websites permit jobseekers to add their resume/CV to an online database for perusal by potential employers.
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Employment Trends
Although a small country, The Netherlands boasts 11 of the global Fortune 500 companies.
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Information Technology
There has been a resurgence of demand for IT workers as the Netherlands economy has rebounded from recession.
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Engineering
The Netherlands has a long history of technological innovation, particularly in such engineering fields as coastal defense, hydrodynamics, optimum cultivation, biotechnology, food processing and agribusiness.
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Accounting and Finance
Hiring levels have picked up over the past year, particularly in entry and mid-level accounting and financial positions.
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Top Companies
The following list represents companies reporting the largest assets/revenues in the country. More than 400,000 additional corporate profiles can be found in Going Global's Employer Directory.
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Financial Considerations
When compared with much of the rest of Western Europe, The Netherlands can be an affordable place to live as an expatriate.
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Work Permits/Visas
Because demand for Dutch residence, especially residence for the purpose of employment, far outstrips supply; a large number of qualified applicants will be turned away.
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Resume/CVs
A cover letter should give the reader an impression of the candidate as an individual, yet the style should be short, direct and professional.
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Interviewing Advice
The normal interviewing process in The Netherlands may consist of several interviews before the final meeting is held to discuss employment terms.
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Cultural Advice
English is spoken widely throughout the Netherlands as a second language but knowing and using a little Dutch can help develop closer, more respectful relationships with Dutch colleagues.
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Business and Networking Groups
Trade councils may provide background information, especially if the jobseeker is already a member of a sister organization within his or her home country.
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