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.
Finding a job, writing a CV and cover letter, asking the right questions at an interview and negotiating your salary. These are some of the skills that are now more useful than ever. Maybe you are considering a career switch, are seeking a new job or want to change industries. Whatever the motivation, watch our Job Search Guide to get you ready for the next career move. Here are the main highlights from the series.
Have you ever wondered how the inspiring woman you know or follow got to the position she's in now? And what skills she had to possess to land this position? In the new blog post series "Stories of professional women", I am reaching out to professionals in the exact area and getting insight on how their career journey looked like.
Self-care, a buzzword we all heard about. But if it is so common, why do we still need to talk about it? Well, because we don’t do it enough. Self-care can improve productivity and boost creativity levels. That’s why we asked Marketa Horakova, the founder of Terapie v Lese who specialises in self-development and wellbeing in the Czech Republic, to tell us how to implement self-care in our everyday life. You can watch a workshop on mental health with Marketa here.
Working from home has become the new norm. And although remote work has various benefits, from increased productivity to higher efficiency, it also creates many challenges. The main ones being feeling lonely and isolated. If you are missing office life, read our tips on how to connect with your colleagues, and incorporate socializing into your home office schedule.
Whether you are a female professional, a women entrepreneur, or a #girlboss (or all of those combined), there are times when all of us need a word of encouragement or a helping hand. That is the power of communities. From sharing inspiration and boosting your network, to discovering useful resources and advancing your professional development, communities can significantly impact your career. We chose the best eight communities in the Czech Republic that provide guidance, support, and inspiration (not only) for women.
New year, new resolution, and maybe a new position. But how to stand out from the crowd when the competition is tough? This study shows that writing a follow-up email can increase your chances of getting a job by 91%. Albeit not common in the Czech Republic, making yourself familiar with this type of communication can make a difference when applying for work. Here is how to write a great follow-up email.
Everyone knows those days when you can’t finish anything. Rather watching another Youtube video about “how to deal with procrastination” to feel inspired or scrolling endlessly on Facebook to get to know the newest information about friends. Small tasks can take days and weeks to finish or even start. You feel a lack of motivation and your mind is constantly wandering around.
No matter how hard (or little) you try to avoid this, Christmas is unquestionably upon us. And what a better way to spend the Xmas break than by pulling on an Xmas jumper, landing on the sofa, and tuning into Netflix. And if you need some inspiration for what to watch when the snow begins to fall, check out our lists of movies with strong female leads.
