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Understand the Dutch education system: from kinder to university

The Dutch education system is quite complicated and requires some preparation if you’re coming from another country. This blog will allow you to have an overview of the Dutch education system’s specificities as an expat moving to the Netherlands from kinder to university. As…

Transports in the Netherlands: from bikes to train

The transportation system in the Netherlands is quite easy to understand but also pretty different from the bordering countries. The OV Chip-card is your golden ticket to travel in the Netherlands. It covers pretty much the whole country and can be used for trains,…

How to get a great internship in the Netherlands

Finding an internship in the Netherlands (also called ‘stage’ in Dutch), can be a long and tough process especially when you’re a foreign student who does not speak Dutch. However, being well-informed about the system can be helpful to anticipate the demand of the…

How to recruit the younger generation?

Every generation has its own way of thinking and interacting with the world. Depending on their environment and education, they see the world of work from a different perspective. Baby boomers, Generation X and the Millennials are now well known because they have been…

What to remove from social media profile before applying for a job?

https://youtu.be/YEsQ_KyzKJo Social media often reflect how we are as individuals and nowadays it is fairly easy to find information about a person online. According to a survey by CareerBuilder, 70 per cent of employers will have a look at your profiles on social media…

How to improve your professional network

Having a professional network is of great importance in today’s job market. According to experts, between 70% and 85% of people find a job thanks to their network. Why is it important to have a good network? Not only does having a professional network…

Interview tips: how to be a successful applicant

The do’s and don’ts when you’re applying for a job in The Netherlands! …

GDPR and transparency at Abroad Experience

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – AVG in Dutch) is the most important change in data privacy regulation in 20 years. We all received many emails last year, telling us about this new law and that companies couldn’t keep our data anymore without…

How to manage career and parents’ life in the Netherlands?

Building a family is always something that drastically changes your life, not only on the personal side but also on the professional one. It can be challenging sometimes to understand all your rights as an employee and future parent. So, if you are a…

5 Free CV templates

We decided to lend you a hand, and offer these very simple, but effective free CV templates. We know how tough it can be to whip up a good-looking CV, you want to stand out but don’t really feel like spending too much time…

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