5 tips how to get the best student job in the netherlands
- By Gunnar
- 21 September 2021
Many students look for a job in the hospitality industry, often they find a nice job through their own social channels. Today’s students also like to look for a job that fits in with their studies. The great advantage of this is that you gain practical experience while you are still studying. And let’s face it, in today’s job market it is nice to have all the extra experience you need on your CV. That’s why we give you some tips on how to find the perfect part-time job.
Tip 1: Use your network
It is not what you know but who you know. The people in your own network can often help you find a job, look around you, what do your friends and classmates do? There are plenty of great job opportunities in the Netherlands, you just might not have found them yet.
Tip 2: Start your own business
It is becoming increasingly popular to start your own business. You may have thought about it before, but you don’t know how to start. Look around you and think to yourself, what problem could I solve with a business in my area? We also started goingabroad.nl, we saw that a large number of international students could use help in finding work and housing. We found a way to make it easier for international students and that’s how goingabroad.nl was born.
Tip 3: Send an open application to a company that interests you.
Do you have a company in mind that you would like to work for? Take a chance and send an open application! This may be uncomfortable, but with an interesting CV and motivation letter, you may be able to do something for the company. In this way, you show that you like to work proactively and are not afraid to go against the flow. In an open application, it is important that you know how to sell yourself and that you know how to convince the reader that you are in possession of valuable qualities and skills.
4. Use LinkedIn.
Are you a student and don’t have a LinkedIn yet? Then start doing so! LinkedIn is your virtual network and when you have a well-developed profile, it offers a lot of chances and possibilities. Moreover, it is an investment for later when you must do an internship or are looking for a full-time job. Creating a LinkedIn profile is free, and your student days are a great opportunity to add everyone you meet to it. It will be very useful in the future, so you can’t start early enough.
5. Check the vacancies on our website to find great part-time jobs.
We have selected our part-time jobs carefully. All the vacancies listed online are suitable for international students currently residing in the Netherlands. These part-time jobs will not only expand your social network but also your professional network. Working while studying in the Netherlands is a real addition to your time in the country.
Conclusion
We have given you some alternative options for finding a part-time job. You can be proactive by actively using your own offline and online network or by sending a message to companies that attract you. The easiest way is to find a job that is especially attractive to people in your situation, check out our vacancies.
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