Getting help finding work in Amsterdam. Any suggestions?

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Amsterman New member

Member since 17 January 2010

AmstermanNew member01 April 2010 15:11:50

I am looking for more info and leads to work in Amsterdam. I am a marketing guy with an MBA and over a decade of experience it just seems difficult to find work in Amsterdam from Tampa, Florida.

I am flirting with the idea of going first finding later but would rather have a situation before making the leap.

Any Suggestions? I am also a trained bartender.

Rob

cvnuttee Member

Member since 22 September 2009

cvnutteeMember01 April 2010 16:27:32

My fathers' family is from Holland and unless you have European Union citizenship you would be ineligible to work.

The country is about 16 million people about half the size of California.聽 So you would need a pretty good reason to go.

Amsterman New member

Member since 17 January 2010

AmstermanNew member01 April 2010 17:08:22

CV,

Thanks for the reply.

Surely there are positions for non-citizens.

That is the defintion of an Ex-pat a foreigner living and working in another country.

Work Visa's are provided for out of country workers.

I think like all things if you have a good network positions are easier to find.

That's what this site is about, non?

R

gina marie Member

Member since 14 March 2010

gina marieMember27 May 2010 16:36:24

ind.nl/en/

here is where you will find all the information needed to work in the netherlands.

G. Dogger

EdwardvdB New member

Member since 12 July 2010

EdwardvdBNew member12 July 2010 11:05:05

Hi Amsterman

I have lived in Amsterdam for the last 10 years, until recently my role was placing expats in roles here in Amsterdam. I don't work in recruitment anymore but would be more than happy to advise you on what agencies you need to speak with. Feel free to drop me an email.
Regarding Visa's, you would qualify for the Knowledge Migrant Visa (Kennismigrant). The problem with coming here first and then looking for a job is that you would miss out on the 30% ruling which would be a real shame.

Best regards
Edward van den Bergh

Best Recruiters Member

Member since 09 August 2010

Best RecruitersMember09 August 2010 20:11:10

Hallo bartender,

if jou are loking for a permanent job then visit
banenbijbedrijven.nl/vacatures-in-Noord-Holland/vacatures-in-Amsterdam.htm

Besides there are a lot of agencies in Amsterdam you can walk in!

succes

Ben

kostas4 Member

Member since 11 June 2010

kostas4Member10 August 2010 08:33:32

Hi,

it's very exciting how this forum helps people by providing聽 advice..

I wish the best for all of you

Regarding my situation, I am an IT engineer, I am member of EU which means that I do not need a work permit but I am currently living outside Netherlands.

The problem with agencies or hiring managers is that as long as I do not live in Netherlands they find it difficult to invite me for an interview.

I don't understand the reason and I wonder how can one stay in Netherlands without having a job as cost of living is high

Any recommendations ?

Nikolas34 New member

Member since 07 October 2010

Nikolas34New member08 October 2010 09:30:04

Kostas, I have the same problem...
so, I've taken the extreme decision of moving to Netherlands without having find a job. I HOPE I'll find one there....

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