Christmas Markets: a beloved tradition

What atmosphere is better than the one hanging over Christmas markets? If you are a lover of the holidays, you will understand the feeling of what holding a cheesy decorated mug filled with hot wine brings. The glittering lights above you, adorably decorated gift stalls and carefully constructed skating rinks bring warmth to your bones, despite your numb cheeks. And though Germany is arguably the best country to go to for these markets, the Netherlands is not too far behind in extravagance. Verder lezen →

Dress for (Interview) Success!

What’s on the inside counts for a lot, but the outside is the first thing anyone sees so dress to impress. Your appearance during an interview is a crucial part of getting the job and here at Abroad Experience, we’ve seen everything from sweatpants to a three-piece suit. With this, we thought to give you some very general and simple guiding principles to help to dress for success.dress

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The Quest for a BSN Number

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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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Accommodation in Amsterdam

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How to find accommodation in Amsterdam?

Finding an accommodation live in Amsterdam and how quickly you can do this depends on two things. Firstly, your budget, and secondly whether you are looking to share an apartment. If you need to share you can expect to pay around €650 all-in. For an apartment, the starting price is usually around €1563 excluding bills.
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The Motivation Letter

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When you step into the world of job hunting, preparing and updating your CV can already be quite a challenge for most applicants.

The next challenge that arises is writing a motivation letter which, when well done, can seem to be a work of art itself! In this blog, we will provide you with some guidelines and a handle on how and when to write a motivation letter. Verder lezen →