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Finding a job is a process in and of itself, especially when you’re not in your home country. On this page you will find bits of information and useful links to organisations that will make your job search as easy as possible. 

Where to find a job

There are different types of jobs you can search for: from an 8 hour side job to do beside your studies, to a full-time career. Underneath you can find various ways to find a job which doesn't require proficiency in the Dutch language (yet).

  • Make it in the North: Jobs for English speakers who don’t speak Dutch yet in the Northern Netherlands (Groningen, Friesland and Drenthe).                   They also have many free services available to help in your jobsearch: career events, 1-on-1 job hunt advice, and a personal Jobseeker Dashboard with handy Career Roadmap.
  • LinkedIn: A platform where companies post new vacancies and where you can get in touch with people from companies you would like to work for. Find and create your career opportunities on Linkedin! (Dutch people love LinkedIn)
  • Horecagroningen.nl: A platform for jobs in hospitality. Another way to find jobs in hospitality or retail is by taking a look around Groningen city itself, and asking if there are job openings at places you would like to work. Make sure to have your CV with you!
  • Recruitment agencies: Recruitment agencies are there to help you if you are having noluck with your job search. 
  • Create your dream job as an international: Nothing of interest? Create job opportunities yourself by sending an open application to companies you would like to work for. Be proactive! Companies who are certainly international friendly can be found on this page from Make it In the North.

Startups

Groningen is home to a thriving and inspiring startup scene. Many of them are within the fields of energy, digitalization, IT, healthcare and tech. If you want to work in one of these fields, Groningen might have the perfect placement for you! Are you curious about the startup climate in the city, interested in working at a startup, or even thinking of launching your own company? Visit Founded in Groningen for insights, inspiration, and upcoming events!

How to get a job

  • Use your LinkedIn well - use an updated profile, network  with people
  • Create a good, professional CV - show your expertise, experiences and yourself
  • Do research on the company - How can you add value? What do they actually do? What would ‘your’ position entail?
  • Write a tailor-made cover letter - This is partly what you did the research for
  • Learn from your ‘mistakes’ - if you didn’t get the job/ weren’t asked for an interview, make sure you write a polite email asking why this is the case. You can learn from feedback.
  • Want to get help with your search - Make an appointment with Careerservices,  or make sure to visit events for help from Make it in the North or IWCN.
  • Want to know more - check the IG podcast episode below or go to the Make it in the North website.

Internships and traineeships for internationals in Groningen

Most students in the Netherlands have to do a mandatory internship. There are plenty of internship and traineeship opportunities in Groningen for internationals too. Check all of them here or find more pages to find internships and traineeships on here.

Volunteering

Would you like to volunteer in Groningen? Although most volunteering opportunities are passed on by mouth, there are different (international-friendly) platforms which do inform you about volunteering. Have a look at Link050 or IWCN.