* CV / Resume
"The 60 most frequently asked questions during a job interview"
Together Abaroad07-09-2022 11:19 AM
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We often hear people say the interview went well but I didn't get the job. One reason might be because you didn't have enough knowledge or preparation. This is where Together Abroad comes in. We provide Interview training, other tips on what you need to know before going into an interview.
When you have a job interview, make sure you prepare the questions well. This will increase the chance that you will be hired!...
How to write better job ads?
van Orsouw25-01-2022 10:24 AM
How to write better job ads?
Maslow's pyramid has been around for about 75 years, but it is still being used. According to Matt Buckland, we can also put it to good use in job ads. Maslow divided human needs into different layers: the higher needs are only addressed when the lower ones are fulfilled. What can we learn from this with regard to vacancy texts?
What is Maslow's pyramid?
In 1943, Maslow published a paper called "A Theory of Human Motivation" in the journal The Psychological Review. In it, he wrote that human needs must be met in a certain order before a person's motivation changes. For example, if you are hungry and have no roof over your head, it is unlikely that you will be concerned about what other people think of you.
Maslow laid out a pyramid that you can walk up from the bottom to the top in this order: Physiological Security Belonging Appreciation Personal growth A job covers such an important part of a person's life that Maslow's pyramid certainly applies here.
Physiological: what am I going to earn?
A person's first priority is survival and that includes having food to eat, a roof over their head, good night's rest, etc. You can...
Maslow's pyramid has been around for about 75 years, but it is still being used. According to Matt Buckland, we can also put it to good use in job ads. Maslow divided human needs into different layers: the higher needs are only addressed when the lower ones are fulfilled. What can we learn from this with regard to vacancy texts?
What is Maslow's pyramid?
In 1943, Maslow published a paper called "A Theory of Human Motivation" in the journal The Psychological Review. In it, he wrote that human needs must be met in a certain order before a person's motivation changes. For example, if you are hungry and have no roof over your head, it is unlikely that you will be concerned about what other people think of you.
Maslow laid out a pyramid that you can walk up from the bottom to the top in this order: Physiological Security Belonging Appreciation Personal growth A job covers such an important part of a person's life that Maslow's pyramid certainly applies here.
Physiological: what am I going to earn?
A person's first priority is survival and that includes having food to eat, a roof over their head, good night's rest, etc. You can...
Settlement agreements and redundancy
van Orsouw03-12-2021 11:01 AM
As businesses continue to reorganise, we see an increasing number of questions about settlement agreements and forced redundancy. Evaluating settlement agreements is more complex for internationals who, in addition to their employment must also consider the impact of redundancy on their residence rights. Here are some of the key points for attention and top tips.
Terminating an employment contract through the court/UWV is time-consuming and expensive for employers. Therefore, many employers who need to reorganise their company will try to minimise dismissals by using an alternative process called termination by mutual consent. This is where the settlement agreement comes in.
Termination by mutual consent
In this process, employers ask selected employees if they are willing to terminate their employment voluntarily in exchange for a predefined package: a settlement agreement. This package can deviate from standard employment law, and may offer additional pay or benefits.
Interested employees are offered the settlement agreement and if they accept the offer, their employment will be terminated by mutual consent. Employees who decline will continue their employment without change.
If insufficient employees accept, the employer may move to forced redundancy.
Forced redundancy
In a forced redundancy, your job ceases to exist. You therefore cannot choose...
Terminating an employment contract through the court/UWV is time-consuming and expensive for employers. Therefore, many employers who need to reorganise their company will try to minimise dismissals by using an alternative process called termination by mutual consent. This is where the settlement agreement comes in.
Termination by mutual consent
In this process, employers ask selected employees if they are willing to terminate their employment voluntarily in exchange for a predefined package: a settlement agreement. This package can deviate from standard employment law, and may offer additional pay or benefits.
Interested employees are offered the settlement agreement and if they accept the offer, their employment will be terminated by mutual consent. Employees who decline will continue their employment without change.
If insufficient employees accept, the employer may move to forced redundancy.
Forced redundancy
In a forced redundancy, your job ceases to exist. You therefore cannot choose...
We are going French! Join our French Candidate Weeks
van Orsouw21-09-2021 3:26 PM
We are going French! Join our French Candidate Weeks
Une escapade en France… en restant aux Pays-Bas. Vous y trouverez croissants, baguettes et macarons ! Durant la quinzaine du 27 Septembre au 8 Octobre, nous organisons un rendez-vous de l'emploi pour les francophones, par des francophones. Vous pourrez écouter des leaders d'opinion et des experts qui partageront leurs connaissances sur des sujets tels que : Les différences culturelles entre la France et les Pays-Bas Le CV aux Pays-Bas Le droit du travail néerlandais ou encore, Comment utiliser LinkedIn efficacement Cet événement se déroulera entièrement en français et vous y rencontrerez d'autres francophones résidant aux Pays-Bas.
Le planning :
Sur Place (Offline)*
14h45 - 15h00 arrivée sur place (à confirmer en fonction des règles sanitaires)
15h00 - 16h00 Atelier
16h00 - 17h00 Rencontre avec un recruteur
En Ligne (Online)
14h55 - 15h00 Connection des inscrits
15h00 - 16h00 Atelier
16h00 - 17h00 Rencontre avec un recruteur
*Nombre de places disponibles en fonction des mesures sanitaires en application aux Pays-Bas
Les Ateliers:
Droit du travail – les différences entre la France et les Pays-Bas par Wiebke Bonnet-Vogler
Date: Jeudi 30 Septembre
A: Bureau Undutchables à La Haye
S'inscrire Sur Place
S'inscrire En Ligne
Différences culturelles...
10 tips for making a good (first) impression
Together Abroad15-06-2021 3:52 PM
How do you leave a good impression, for example at a job application or at another important meeting? Professor of social psychology Roos Vonk wrote a book about how first impressions work and how people try to make a good impression. We picked out 10 practical tips to help you make a good impression.
The 10 tips
Tip 1: Understand how people make a first impression
In most cases a first impression is made automatically, without thinking about it. For example, we quickly know whether someone is confident or shy, spontaneous or closed, friendly or unfriendly, impulsive or indecisive. We deduce these things, for example, from what people do and say, the way they move and talk, their appearance and clothes. Our impression of a person is the result of an interaction between stereotyping, vague intuitions based on body language and external features and conscious reasoning and consideration. We are also influenced by the context and our interests, wishes and goals. And we take into account that people sometimes pretend to be something other than they are.
The fact that we do this so imperceptibly also has its drawbacks. We can of course be wrong about someone. Often we do not even realise it....
How to start an international career
Together Abroad28-04-2021 12:46 PM
If you came to this website and are reading this article, you are probably looking for a job outside your home country and looking for an international career, right? Building an international career abroad is a long-term process that can bring you many great experiences, benefits and personal satisfaction. However, it also demands hard work and complete dedication.
International careers do not just happen. They are planned carefully and built up over a while. It is a fundamental fact that international employers want you to have an international experience before sending you to work abroad. So, you need to plan ahead.
Keep in mind that everything needs a lot of effort, focus and determination. So, here are some tips for you to succeed in an international career:
Choose a place
First of all, you might already have a destination in mind. Think about what makes you an asset to a particular region. Foreign language skills are a natural first step, but if you want to apply directly to a job in another country, ask yourself where your skills and background will be most attractive to potential employers. There are job opportunities everywhere, but that...
Surviving the storm and riding the perfect wave Outplacement Services for non-Dutch speakers in The Netherlands
Together Abroad06-04-2020 3:25 PM
Getting ready for your Future Proof Job
Feel supported during the transition and focus positively on your next career step.
To Your Future Job
Together we find and secure the right opportunity, quickly and effectively.
By Having Expert Support
Get direction in an increasingly complex and fast-paced job market. Our outplacement services are built around your needs with your own Expert Career Coach.
Surviving the storm and riding the perfect wave
1.PERSONAL INTAKE
We have the experience and flexibility to build a tailored outplacement solution that works for you. Personalised, flexible, results focussed and fit for the modern job search
2.YOUR PERSONAL PLAN
A personalised, results focussed outplacement programme. Coaching is supported by access to a wealth of online resources, and support with onboarding into the new role
3.YOUR PERSONAL COACH
A highly personalised programme with unlimited 12-1 support from your Personal Career Coach via telephone and Skype over an extended period.
4.YOUR PERSONAL JOB HUNTER
A dedicated Personal Jobhunter will assist you with the job search, CV, Cover letter & LinkedIn writing, but also job hunt on your behalf to jobs that are relevant to your profile.
Let’s get Started
“LETS WORK TOGETHER AND BE HIRED”
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... Free Career Development Advice with government subsidy
Together Abroad27-11-2020 4:17 PM
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Free Career Development Advice with government subsidy
Are you looking for another job and don't know what your competences are, where your interest lies and what your chances are in the job market?
Do you have an Dutch BSN registration nr? Then this free Career development Advice subsidy good work work for you..
Through the Dutch learning subsidy you can follow from 1 December 2020 a free coaching program.
The subsidy will be reopened to 50,000 people.
Intake and labour market scan
The program starts with a telephone intake and a labour market scan. In the telephone intake we discuss your situation and what your question is.
You will receive an online questionnaire with a report that shows what your competencies are and where your interests lie.
The development process then consists of 4 hours of coaching. In the conversations we get to work with:
Where are you now: who am I and what can I do?
What does your situation look like and what are the possibilities for the future?
Your next steps
Which functions and possible training courses suit you
Together we draw up a development plan that includes the next steps, what action you need to take and what you need to...
An outplacement trajectory for Non-Dutch speakers with Together Abroad
Together Abroad24-11-2020 2:33 PM
An outplacement trajectory for Non-Dutch speakers with Together Abroad
What is an outplacement trajectory?
During an outplacement trajectory you go through different phases to come to a new, fitting job. At Together Abroad all trajectories have five phases, which you go through more or less extensively depending on your personal situation and needs.
What the trajectory will look like exactly, you determine in coordination with your personal coach. Because YOU are central to us! Then, during the outplacement trajectory, a planning is made. So that we can find a new and suitable job for you as soon as possible.
Together with the coach you will increase your self-knowledge during the outplacement trajectory and you will work on the technique of networking, finding vacancies and drawing up a resume.
We also offer a coaching guarantee. In other words: you will be coached until you are actually at work and have been able to take a step.
Do you want to know what we can do for you? Contact Together Abroad outplacement Suppport for free or call info@togetherabroad.nl +31622966737
Steps of our outplacement program
During our outplacement process, you will go through the following steps:
1. Dismissal processing
Most candidates recover from the fright before...
What is an outplacement trajectory?
During an outplacement trajectory you go through different phases to come to a new, fitting job. At Together Abroad all trajectories have five phases, which you go through more or less extensively depending on your personal situation and needs.
What the trajectory will look like exactly, you determine in coordination with your personal coach. Because YOU are central to us! Then, during the outplacement trajectory, a planning is made. So that we can find a new and suitable job for you as soon as possible.
Together with the coach you will increase your self-knowledge during the outplacement trajectory and you will work on the technique of networking, finding vacancies and drawing up a resume.
We also offer a coaching guarantee. In other words: you will be coached until you are actually at work and have been able to take a step.
Do you want to know what we can do for you? Contact Together Abroad outplacement Suppport for free or call info@togetherabroad.nl +31622966737
Steps of our outplacement program
During our outplacement process, you will go through the following steps:
1. Dismissal processing
Most candidates recover from the fright before...
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.
Dr. Hrishiraj S | Clinical Research & Affairs Manager
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.
A. Aboufirass | Structural Engeer
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
S. Bhattacharjee | FP&A Manager
If you are going to enlist the services of a "Career Coach" look no further. The only person you want in your corner is Linda van Orsouw. As an expat, you absolutely want to work with a highly skilled and knowledgeable professional who knows their way around the Dutch career/employment/job market. Linda assisted me in writing and positioning my CV, helped me organize and prioritize my list of opportunities, coached me through mock interviews and was there when I got offered a senior position only 2 months later. When asked I will only refer to Linda and "Togetherabroad".
Mr. C. Joubert
Lead Workplace Strategy Consultant
Mr. C. Joubert
Lead Workplace Strategy Consultant