A bachelor in urban planning, a master in urban management & development and more than 4 years of work experience as an urban planner. With such an impressive resume, you might think it's easy to find a job. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth for 28-year-old Samim. He wants to learn more about the Dutch labor market and is open to any opportunity to gain work experience in the Netherlands. Through his contact person from the municipality, he ends up at DUO for a JOB. We pair him with Jaap, who already has experience as a mentor. Jaap shares his experiences with the Dutch labor market and the recruitment process. They're improving Samim's resume and working on his interviewing skills. Samim also becomes a bit of a mentor himself, because with the feedback he gets from Jaap, he in turn helps a friend improve his resume 😁.
Jaap makes Samim go to his job interviews with more confidence and that quickly works out: Samim is hired for the position of account manager at an international consultancy company in Rotterdam! Samim sees this as a great opportunity to expand his knowledge in the field of management and finance and start his career in the Netherlands. He is very grateful for the help he received in finding a job in his new home country:
“DUO for a JOB has significantly increased my insight into the Dutch labor market and provided me with valuable insights into the recruitment process. My mentor Jaap and coordinator Karen played a crucial role in assisting me before and after each job interview, providing guidance and improving my interview skills.”
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