Questions to Ask Your Interviewer

Often, interviewers will ask you at the end of an interview if you have any questions for them. This is a good opportunity to make a final, lasting impression, ask one or two important questions that will tie off a great interview and give you a chance to obtain more information about the prospective job and company! Read more →

The Quest for a BSN Number

BSN

It is a rite of passage for newly arrived expats to undergo the mythical quest for a BSN Number… that is to say, obtaining your BSN (burgerservicenummer) which you need for employment and all other administrative functions in the Netherlands. Like most bureaucratic administrations, it can be difficult, unnecessarily complicated and frustrating but we will attempt to put forward enough advice to help you get through this process as quickly and effortlessly as possible. If you plan to live and work in the Netherlands for more than four months, you must register at your local municipality (gemeente) within five days of arrival to receive your or BSN. This includes EU/EEA nationals as well as people in possession of a work permit.

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