https://www.yourdutchjob.nl/blog/ Practical guides for expats job hunting in the Netherlands. en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200 https://www.yourdutchjob.nl/blog/cost-of-living-netherlands-expats.html https://www.yourdutchjob.nl/blog/cost-of-living-netherlands-expats.html Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200 Real cost of living in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Eindhoven, The Hague, and Utrecht. What you'll earn vs what you'll spend — and whether that job offer is actually good. https://www.yourdutchjob.nl/blog/learning-dutch-career.html https://www.yourdutchjob.nl/blog/learning-dutch-career.html Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200 How Dutch language skills affect your job prospects, what CEFR level you actually need, which industries require it, and the best courses for expats. https://www.yourdutchjob.nl/blog/dutch-work-contracts-explained.html https://www.yourdutchjob.nl/blog/dutch-work-contracts-explained.html Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200 Proeftijd, CAO, fixed vs permanent, non-compete clauses, notice periods — everything expats need to know about Dutch employment contracts, in plain English. https://www.yourdutchjob.nl/blog/work-permit-netherlands.html https://www.yourdutchjob.nl/blog/work-permit-netherlands.html Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200 Highly skilled migrant visa, salary thresholds, IND-recognized sponsors, orientation year, and how the permit process actually works in the Netherlands. https://www.yourdutchjob.nl/blog/freelancing-netherlands-zzp.html https://www.yourdutchjob.nl/blog/freelancing-netherlands-zzp.html Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200 KVK registration, taxes, BTW, ZZP day rates, finding clients, and the schijnzelfstandigheid trap — the practical guide for expat freelancers in the Netherlands. https://www.yourdutchjob.nl/blog/30-percent-ruling-netherlands.html https://www.yourdutchjob.nl/blog/30-percent-ruling-netherlands.html Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100 How the 30% ruling works, who qualifies, salary thresholds, the 4-month deadline, and what changes in 2027. The complete guide for expats in the Netherlands. https://www.yourdutchjob.nl/blog/dutch-workplace-culture-expats.html https://www.yourdutchjob.nl/blog/dutch-workplace-culture-expats.html Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100 Your boss disagrees with the CEO. Someone brought cake because it's their birthday. Everyone left at 5:00. The unwritten rules of Dutch work culture, explained for expats. https://www.yourdutchjob.nl/blog/english-speaking-jobs-netherlands.html https://www.yourdutchjob.nl/blog/english-speaking-jobs-netherlands.html Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100 "Nederlands vereist" on every listing? Half the time they don't mean it. The industries, job boards, and agencies that actually hire English speakers in the Netherlands. https://www.yourdutchjob.nl/blog/dutch-salary-negotiation.html https://www.yourdutchjob.nl/blog/dutch-salary-negotiation.html Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100 A €55k Dutch salary can mean €48k or €38k take-home depending on the 30% ruling and extras. Vakantiegeld, 13th month, pension, and how to negotiate. https://www.yourdutchjob.nl/blog/linkedin-netherlands-expats.html https://www.yourdutchjob.nl/blog/linkedin-netherlands-expats.html Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100 85% of Dutch workers are on LinkedIn — the highest rate in the world. Here's how to set up your profile so Dutch recruiters actually find you. https://www.yourdutchjob.nl/blog/dutch-job-interview-guide.html https://www.yourdutchjob.nl/blog/dutch-job-interview-guide.html Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100 They'll ask your salary in round 1 and skip the thank-you notes. Dutch job interviews are different — here's what to wear, what to say, and how to handle the directness. https://www.yourdutchjob.nl/blog/dutch-motivatiebrief-guide.html https://www.yourdutchjob.nl/blog/dutch-motivatiebrief-guide.html Tue, 25 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0100 A motivatiebrief is not a cover letter. Here's what Dutch employers actually want to read — with a paragraph-by-paragraph breakdown and full example. https://www.yourdutchjob.nl/blog/dutch-cv-format.html https://www.yourdutchjob.nl/blog/dutch-cv-format.html Tue, 25 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100 Dutch CV format explained for expats. Photo, personal details, motivatiebrief, languages section — everything you need to know to get interviews in the Netherlands.