Holland Career Ambassadors/ Octoberi 2019

Holland Career Ambassadorsare internationalprofessionals working in the Netherlands and trained topromote a Career in Holland!

Invite them for:

Career in Holland presentations

Career Fairs Interviews &

testimonials Webinars

This is a group picture taken at the training

Holland Career Ambassadors/ Octoberi 2019

Why a Holland CareerAmbassador?

Trainedprofessionals

Experienceexperts

Close to target audience

Personal advice

*No costs are involved, except for travel cost reimbursement

Career in Holland presentationTitle: Working in the Netherlands• Opportunities in the

Netherlands• Your unique selling points• Rules & regulations• Tips to tackle the Dutch labour

market• Dutch business culture

For whom? International studentswho want to orientate themselveson the Dutch labour market

1 or 2 Ambassadors

Time adjustable from30 to 90 minutes

Career in Hollandfactsheet

Interactive presentation

Meet the Holland CareerAmbassadors

Omar Alejandro RodriguezASML - Software Engineer TU Eindhoven – Embedded SystemsSector: High Tech systems and materials, IT, EntrepreneurshipMexico

Octavian PartenieTNO - Energy transition consultantTU Eindhoven - Process and product designSector: Chemical industry, EnergyRomania

Rodrigo Velasco AguilarSymphony RetailAI - Junior Data AnalystUniversity of Amsterdam – EconometricsSector: IT, LogisticsMexico

Letitia TudorCouncil of International Schools –Communications CoordinatorThe Hague University of Applied Sciences –International communication and ManagementSector: Creative industiesRomania

Larissa de OliveiraThe Wonder Weeks – Territory ManagerTIAS School for Business and Society –Change ManagementSector: Creative industiesBrazil

“Never underestimate the

power of the human factor in the Dutch

labor market: networking and good personal

branding are key”

“This country is full of opportunities. Figure out what you want and go after it: keep applying,

keep learning and developing, keep

attending events and keep networking”

“Always remember that the hardest

experiences bring the greatest knowledge

and in order to reach a goal you should

never give up... even after facing rejections!”

“Network! Networking is the key

to start and grow your professional

career in The Netherlands!”

“Holland is a country with endless

opportunities, where I finally found my career calling. I hope to be able to

help and inspire others to follow their

dreams on this amazing land”

Meet the Holland CareerAmbassadors

Lanxin HuSecondFloor – Account Executive EuropeUniversity of Groningen – MarketingSector: Economics and business, EntrepreneurshipChina

Gladys LopezElsevier- LATAM Sales for Health SciencemarketsWebster University – International RelationsSector: Creative industies, Energy, Life Sciences and Health, Logistics, WaterGuatemala

Dilnoza MuslimovaErasmus University Rotterdam - PhD Health EconomicsRadboud University Nijmegen – Economicsand BusinessSector: Life Sciences and HealthUzbekistan

Eleanor DawsonTtopstart- Business DeveloperUtrecht University – Science and Business ManagementSector: Life sciences and HealthUnited Kingdom

Weixin HuangUPS SCS- Quality Assurance SpecialistWageningen University – Food QualityManagementSector: Agriculture and Food, Logistics, Life sciences and HealthChina

“The Netherlands, an international

and open-cultural place, keeps

bringing you into a new journey, from

here to Europe, from here to the

world!”

“1. Diversify your application portfolio 2. Don't be afraid to quit but do it having planned your further

steps 3. Prepare your skills portfolio

ahead: Dutch, programming, etc. “

“Ensure you know what exactly you

are looking for! Afterwards try hard

and smartly!”

“I want to be where things are happening.

Do you want to join me?”

“The Netherlands is a great place to live

and work. Take advantage of the

many opportunities to network and

enjoy the work life balance!”

Giang NgoPayU- Global Partnerships ManagerRadboud University Nijmegen – EconomicsSector: Economics and businessVietnam

Muhammedamin SaadWageningen University – PhD Business ManagementSector: Creative industies, Agriculture and Food, Life Sciences and HealthEthiopia

Oana ChituSAFENED.com - Marketing Brand ManagerSaxion University of Applied Sciences – Game designSector: Creative industies, EntrepreneurshipRomania

Arla GrudaEuropean Commission – Expert EvaluatorISS Eramus University Rotterdam - Postdoc Welfare Policy, Gender, International DevelopmentSector: Human RightsAlbania

Faith MutaviWageningen University– PhD Environmental assessment and communicationSector: Life Sciences and HealthKenya

“Every person you meet can be an

open door for a new opportunity -personally or

professionally. Build good bridges with everybody, you’ll never know how

they’ll weave into the larger picture of your

life”

“Give it time and dedication to learn

the Dutch language. If you get to know the Dutch language

and start applying in Dutch, your entire

career vision will change and

enlarge for good”

“Always try to have an open

mind and target opportunities. Try

to knock a window of opportunities

and always move one step ahead

to exploit them. Be resilient as a bright future is ahead of

you.”

“You should start looking for an

internship before graduation.

Particularly if you don’t have any work

experience, an internship would be

helpful for you to learn job-related skills that you cannot learn

at university”

Holland Career Ambassadors/ Octoberi 2019

How to request a Holland Career Ambassador

1. Check if you meet the following criteria: Reimbursement of travel costs are payed by

your organisation Event should have a minimum of 15

participants

2. Send in your request at least 3 weeks before the event takes place with the following information:

Time, date and location of event Type of event and short description Expected participants (amount,

background) Preferred (type of) Holland Career

Ambassador

3. Send your request to Ju Lin van Veldhuizen at jlvanveldhuizen@nuffic.nl with “request Holland Career Ambassador + organisation name” in the subject line

Nuffic aims to reply to your request within 4 work days