7 Reasons to Choose Employment in The Netherlands
We know that the global employment situation is especially difficult at the moment due to the persistent global economic slowdown. This has created many areas within the world where jobs are scarce and, if you are in countries with high unemployment or limited career options, it can seem like you are in a career dead end, like it is the end of the world.
The truth is though that the world does not end at your country's border, it begins there, and if you go out and search this world, you will find plenty of countries with great employment and career opportunities.
With social media, international jobs board and the ease of international travel, there is no reason to limit your career horizons to your home country anymore. If you need a job, want to enhance your career or just want to broaden your horizons then the world is your oyster; yes, there is a global jobs market which you can tap into to gain employment.
When doing your job global job search, one place that should be at the top of your list of potential employment destinations is the Netherlands. There are many great reasons why you should contemplate employment in the Netherlands and I have listed some of them below.
1.Low levels of unemployment in the Netherlands
The Netherlands currently has verylow levels of unemployment compared to the rest of the eurozone. At last count in November 2012, the Netherlands had the 4th lowest unemployment rate in the Europe, at 5.6%, which is way below the average unemployment rate for the euro-zone of 11.8%. The Netherlands is currently a great place to find a job.
2.Great Standard of Living in The Netherlands
Another great reason to consider employment in the Netherlands is that it has been ranked as the 2nd most liveable city in the world, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit global livability ranking. So, at the end of day when you finish work, you know you can have a great time living in the Netherlands.
3.Stress free commute to work – if you want it
The Netherlands has one of the most sophisticated cycle networks of any city in the world which means that you can cycle safely from just about anywhere to anywhere. Nearly 60% of people travel to work by bike as a result which is a staggering figure. Cycling to work has many benefits, in that it saves money, saves burning fossil fuels, reduces stresses as you avoid the stressful daily car commute and you get fit. These are all great reasons to take up employment in the Netherlands.
4.Great working conditions in the Netherlands
Working conditions in the Netherlands are exceptionally good and most of the world's top employers have a presence in the Netherlands, so its a great location to work and build a career, which is another great reason to take up employment in the Netherlands. If you want to find out who the best employers in the Netherlands are at the moment, please visit: topemployers.nl, which provides a list of the top employers in the Netherlands and it also provides a list of the top IT employers.
Good Luck with finding employment in the Netherlands.
Copywrite Together Abroad
7 Reasons to Choose Employment in The Netherlands
For an expat moving to the Netherlands, getting the right direction is very important. It's important that one knows which steps and direction to take. Linda is an exceptionally talent counselor, her advice has helped me land a job within a week of coming to the Netherlands. I am grateful for her mentoring and look forward to a great working relationship in the future.
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Together Abroad provided expert advice on personal branding including developing a top-notch, market-aware CV, highly tailored job applications, and approach strategies with potential employers in the Netherlands. Furthermore, I found them be highly knowledgeable in key related fields such as recruitment strategy, immigration law, contracts, labor agreements, and (un)employment benefits. I would recommend Together Abroad to anyone who needs professional help with transitioning to a new career.
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Linda is a big mind. She thinks about things that the rest normally overlook. The insight she has about the dutch job market can only be achieved through years of experience and persistence.
Her business savvy is complemented by her mastery of understanding the client's needs and requirements. For my career I could say, she was the “Mary Poppins”, who guided me through thick and thin and helped me to land a career in the Netherlands
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