Moving to Amsterdam for a new job is exciting. The city is full of opportunities, diversity, and innovation. But beyond the canals and bike lanes, one of the biggest challenges expats face is building a strong professional network. Whether you work in tech, marketing, or design, feeling connected to like-minded professionals can shape not just your career, but also your sense of belonging. In this article, we’ll explore practical ways to grow your career network in Amsterdam. and how mentoring and community can accelerate your success.
Do you have a job you dream of? And what if you don’t and you just start a journey of self-discovering? Know that you’re not alone. Many more people start realizing that the job they do right now is not something they would like to continue doing for their whole life. But the question remains – how to find that dream job? It might be a bit more doable and realistic than you think; try to follow a couple of steps below.
Whether you are freelancing, starting a business, or running an SME (small to medium enterprise), you have probably considered coworking before. You get access to office facilities, meeting rooms, and networking events without having to worry about the daily operations of an office. Together with Worklounge, office rentals and coworking in Prague, our Femme Palette team created a list of the greatest benefits of using a coworking space.
Anyone can be a great leader and public speaking skills are a great addition to other leadership skills, that they can help you with confidence and assert yourself if you're a member of an underrepresented group. For instance, maybe you want a raise at work, a promotion, or even want to lead a team, it all comes down to how you communicate your message. Communication and public speaking skills are the foundation of great leadership.
Do you like reading emails in your free time or on the way to or from work? And what if these emails contain inspiring texts that regularly come to your inbox? More and more organizations, companies, and bloggers introduce newsletters covering all possible topics from career development to self-help and mental health. In the list below, we collected the top eight inspiring newsletters to check out and subscribe to in 2022.
How do you achieve a truly functional model of hybrid working? What can managers do to ensure a healthy and inclusive hybrid environment? Which specific tools can be used to bring both technical and cultural change? We asked Klara Zizkova, HR Lead for Czech Republic and Slovakia at Microsoft, to share her insights.
As every year, to close out 2021, I wanted to reflect on what our team accomplished and share with you our biggest milestones of 2021. This year was transformational for our business. We formed an official business entity, hired our first full-time employees and changed our business strategy. Despite our evolution from a community to a business in education, our main focus is to keep having an impact on people’s lives while being able to sustain our operations. Here are some highlights of what we have achieved this year.
Deloitte’s HR Director Martina Schiestlová and Consulting Director Tereza De Bardi have shared their insights on career-building with us. Which decisions do they consider being game-changing? What are they most proud of? And what are their tips on building a successful career while maintaining our wellbeing?
Is it usually hard for you to select the Netflix show to watch? There are hundreds of different shows to choose from, including comedy, drama, travel, or cooking shows. But what if you want to watch something interesting and meaningful, some TV series led by a woman that will inspire you and show new perspectives? In this case, check out the list of the best Netflix shows with women leads we prepared for you.
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