Empowerment Foundation

Your brain goes blank the second they switch to Dutch.
Not a language problem. A pressure problem.
First workshop: 8 people learned this.
One participant studied Dutch for 3 years. After 3 hours with .dutchcoach: "I've been preparing for the wrong test."

She got the job 2 weeks later.
March 24 | €39 | 10 spots
Your Dutch is already good enough. Find out now.
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Huge thanks to everyone who joined our READY SET HIRED workshop at ACE+ Amsterdam with our amazing career coach Inga! 💼✨

Key takeaways:
1️⃣ Make your CV tell your story
2️⃣ Stay grounded in interviews
3️⃣ Connect authentically when networking
Thanks to .knysh.coach & ACE+ for making it happen! More events coming soon 🚀

Ready to take the next step in your career journey? Join us for an intensive afternoon workshop designed to help international professionals refine their job search strategy and prepare for success during job interviews.

Ready to take the next step in your career journey? Join us for an intensive afternoon workshop designed to help international professionals refine their job search strategy and prepare for success during job interviews.

Ready to take the next step in your career journey? Join us for an intensive afternoon workshop designed to help international professionals refine their job search strategy and prepare for success during job interviews.

This year, we witnessed people ask a question that changed everything:
"What do I actually want to do with my strengths?"
Not what job descriptions demanded.
Not what they thought employers wanted.
But what they truly bring to the table.
That shift, from trying to fit in - to leading with what makes them different, is where real breakthroughs begin.
To everyone who took that brave step in 2025:
The ones who sat with uncertainty.
The ones who asked the hard questions.
The ones who kept going when it felt impossible.
That takes real courage. And we've been honored to walk alongside you.
To our coaches, partners, and community: thank you for showing up, for trusting the process, and for believing that meaningful work is worth the search.
As the year comes to a close, we hope you give yourself permission to rest.
To celebrate the small wins.
To release what didn't work.
2026 will arrive soon enough.
And when it does, we'll be here. Ready to support the next chapter of your journey.
For now: peace, presence, and a deep sense of belonging.
You deserve all three.
What's one thing you're proud of from your 2025 journey?
We'd love to hear.
Merry Christmas!

Landing a job in the Netherlands —it is strategy. Fix your LinkedIn because it’s the main job-hunting playground here, tailor multiple CVs for the roles you want, keep studying through free online courses, apply to everything that fits, show up at career fairs, and don’t give up because Dutch companies love proactive, creative candidates. Follow for more tips on building your career abroad.

Landing a job in the Netherlands —it is strategy. Fix your LinkedIn because it’s the main job-hunting playground here, tailor multiple CVs for the roles you want, keep studying through free online courses, apply to everything that fits, show up at career fairs, and don’t give up because Dutch companies love proactive, creative candidates. Follow for more tips on building your career abroad.

From 11 November to New Year, Dutch offices enter a festive rhythm. In the north and middle, children celebrate Saint Martin with lanterns, while in the south and east, Carnaval kicks off with parades, music, and costumes — sometimes even influencing office vibes! 🎉
Tip: Expect slower meetings, lighter workloads, and join in the seasonal office fun. 🍪

This year wasn’t just job hunting—it was learning how the Dutch job market really works.
Slow replies, hidden rules, “cultural fit”… but you adapted, grew sharper, and built resilience.

You learned to tell your story, translate your experience, and keep showing up.
Even without the dream job yet, you gained the skills to navigate 2025 with confidence.

Ready to turn that growth into real results?
Join the Empowerment Foundation for coaching, events, and support made for internationals in the Netherlands. 🌍✨

What surprised you most about the Dutch job search this year?

🇳🇱 Going Dutch Series | Work-Life Balance the Dutch Way
In the Netherlands, many professionals — even managers — choose a 32-hour workweek. A 4-day schedule isn’t seen as a lack of ambition, but as a smart lifestyle choice. 💼✨

💡 Tip: During interviews, don’t hesitate to ask about part-time flexibility — it’s far more common than you’d think!

🕓 Just don’t be surprised if offices are quiet on Wednesdays 😉