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.
Whether you are launching a business, navigating a career change or exploring a new industry, mentoring can give you insights and offer support when you need it. Mentoring also holds you accountable and grants you access to unique events and people. But the benefits of mentoring come with responsibilities. You have to be committed, dedicated and work hard.
An endless to-do list and only 24 hours in the day. That doesn’t seem fair. But what if you prioritise your tasks, so you can gradually complete all of them and have more time for yourself? Try organising your day in these seven steps and see if you can tick everything off your list.
There are many ways to connect with others, but one platform stands above the others. With almost 700 million users, LinkedIn is the largest social networking platform today. But how to use it effectively in order to expand your network? Follow these seven tips to utilize your LinkedIn profile and master online networking.
Comparison - the act of recognizing what s/he has and what I don’t. It can include a job title, work experience, salary, ... We are designed to compare ourselves to others but that can be associated with negative connotations. Instead of jealousy, try celebrating other people’s successes, whilst also sharing your own. Only when you summarize what you’ve achieved, can you start treating yourself with respect and admiration. Comparison is healthy, but don’t let it control you.
Feeling like a fraud, undermining your experience and expertise, devaluing your self-worth. These are some examples of the ‘imposter syndrome’ which in large proportion affects women, creatives, and students. Recognizing it is the first step toward successfully overcoming it. Take our quiz to find out whether you are affected and how to fight it.
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.
