Job Search Essentials (Former Partner Career Workshop)

Overview

TU Delft provides a workshop for partners of TU Delft employees who have (recently) moved to the Netherlands, would like to learn more about the Dutch job market, and polish the job hunting tools that work effectively in the Netherlands.

The workshop consists of four sessions spread over four half-days, and are thematically coordinated. To achieve the best result, enrolments are only possible for the whole programme and not for an individual session.

Through the workshop, you will work on your CV, cover letter, pitch, and LinkedIn profile. In addition to the trainers who have ample experience in Dutch job market, a professional photographer will take your profile picture for your LinkedIn profile. By the end of the workshop, you will have a solid foundation for job hunting in the Netherlands.

Besides being trained for the Dutch job market, you will also get to know your peer participants who might be in a similar situation as you are. During the workshop and at the lunches, you will have a chance to expand your peer network.

In addition, participants of the workshop can avail of walk-in career counselling sessions with TU Delft career counsellors and/or receive support from our Dual Career Programme.

Participants

Partners / Spouses of TU Delft employees who have (recently) moved to the Netherlands and are keen on obtaining knowledge/skills for job hunting in the Dutch job market.

Are you a partner of a TU Delft guest researcher? The seats for this workshop are primarily reserved for partners of TU Delft employees with a regular contract. However, you are more than welcome to join when there are open spots. Please register first to be on the waiting list. When we have an available seat for you, we will reach out to you no later than three days before the start of the workshop.

Schedule

Session 1: Job Search Strategy & LikedIn Profile
Tuesday 16th May, from 10.00 till 15.00 hrs (incl. 1 hour lunch break)
Goal of Session 1: Participants have up-to-date job search techniques and knowledge with the ready-to-review LinkedIn profile.

Session 2: CV & Cover Letter
Tuesday 30th May, from 10.00 till 15.00 hrs (incl. 1 hour lunch break)
Goal of Session 2: Participants have an updated CV that is tuned for the Dutch job market and a polished and impactful ‘pitch’ to introduce yourself concisely and effectively.

Session 3: Interview & Pitch
Tuesday 13th June, from 10.00 till 15.00 hrs (incl. 1 hour lunch break)
Goal of Session 3: Participants obtains crucial knowledge about composing the powerful cover letter that catches job poster’s eyes, and build a solid foundation for job interviews.

Session 4: Dutch Business Culture
Monday 26th June, from10.00 till 14.30 hrs (Incl. 30 mins. lunch break)
Goal of Session 4: Participants acquire the overview of Dutch business culture to mitigate the cultural gap and have a prepared mind for working in the Netherlands.

Meeting details

Instructions on how to participate in this workshop will be shared with participants after registration, at least three days before the event will take place.

Participants will receive assignments/homework (before and after the sessions). Also, in-between the sessions 1, 2, and 3, there will be an 1-on-1 follow-up session with the trainer where you will receive an advice to polish your job search tools.

Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Make sure you reserve your days for the sessions and adequate time in your agenda to be fully prepared for the session.

Language

The workshop will be held entirely in English. Participants must demonstrate a good command of the English language, both spoken and written (comparable with Cambridge level B2).

Trainers

: Teresa Moynihan specialises in individual and group career transition and
talent development programmes, primarily with international organisations,
individuals and expatriate groups. She has a passion for guiding people through a
career transition and helping them recognise their own potential for the future. Her
expertise is complimented with extensive experience in HR and Training & Development
from her earlier career, fulfilling key HR roles for more than 10 years. Originally from Ireland,Teresa has been working and living in the Netherlands for more than 25 years. She has
her own Consultancy for the past 15 years and is also a Career/Outplacement
Coach and Trainer at Solid Sense in The Hague, as well as being a registered Trainer at ACCESS.
: Linda van Orsouw, originally from The Netherlands, is the founder of Togetherabroad.com (multilingual Job Board) and a Certified Career Counsellor focusing on career transition coaching and training for expatriates, non-Dutch speakers, and International Organizations. She has more than 15 years of specialization in Partner Employment Services for Spouse (life) partners. As a former Expatriate, Linda has a deep understanding of how a career transition can bring both challenges and opportunities for both partners. Combining her personal experience and expertise, she has designed the professional Dual Career Program (DCP), a personal, confidential, tailored program for life partners and spouses to help them navigate and find the right job in The Netherlands. With a deep passion for helping people on their career transition journey, Linda enjoys guiding expatriates and their partners to discover the best version of themselves, increase self-confidence, identify critical elements of their career, and consider all the options. She has an excellent knowledge of the Dutch labour market and her own multilingual Job board with an enormous employer network. She recommends the program to all expatriates coming to The Netherlands.
: Caitríona Rush is an Irish national who has been to over 40 countries across 7 continents and has worked in 9 countries across the globe. She has lived and worked in the Netherlands for 15 years. Currently settled just outside the Hague, Caitríona works as a cross cultural consultant. Through her business, At Home Abroad, she enables internationals lead a happier, and more successful & effective life living, working and doing business in the Netherlands.

Costs

The workshop is free of charge for international partners of TU Delft employees.

Registration

Please contact us directly at Events-ComingtoDelftServices@tudelft.nl by Monday, 1st May, 2023.
Our staff members will communicate with you to learn more about you and your job search condition (i.e., pre-registration communication).
After confirming your eligibility for joining the training programme, we will send a registration link.
The registration will close a week prior to the event (Monday, 9th May 2023 at 23.55), so contact us with sufficient time for the pre-registration communication.