Two Masters, Three Languages, Ten Years' Experience... Still Unemployed in the Netherlands

A young woman with two Masters degrees, three languages, and 10 years of professional experience recently shared her disheartening experience of being turned down for a job in the Netherlands. In a short video posted online, she walks away from a job interview, the text overlay stating, "*Leaving my job interview after finding out that 2 Masters, 3 languages and 10 years of experience are not enough to get me a job in the Netherlands*. " Her video has gone viral, sparking a debate about the challenges faced by highly-skilled professionals seeking employment in the Netherlands. Experts say that while the Netherlands has a strong economy, competition for jobs is fierce, and even highly qualified candidates may face difficulties. The woman's story highlights the need for further investigation into the job market realities for international workers in the Netherlands.

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Expats in Amsterdam will have to take an integration course

Last Thursday (June 12), Amsterdam's city council took a major step towards helping expats feel more at home in the city. 👇