Somewhere between landing and thriving, there's a gap. That's where I come in.
Whether you're still planning your move, just landed, or already searching. I'll help you understand the Dutch job market, find your direction, and take the right next steps. With strategy, empathy, and honest guidance.
"If your career doesn't feel right anymore, but you don't know what the next step should be, you might be in the messy middle. And that's exactly what this space is for."
"With Thryve Career Studio's help, my CV and LinkedIn finally reflected my real value, and I got the job I once thought was out of reach."
Digital downloads you can use right away. No waiting, no calls. Just clarity, beautifully packaged.
Your essential starting point for the Dutch job market. Industry mapping, CV standards, interview guidance, working culture, contract types and networking, all in one beautifully designed PDF.
Build a coherent, confident online professional identity in the Netherlands. LinkedIn optimisation, personal brand framework, and practical steps to make yourself visible to Dutch recruiters.
Includes 10 ATS-friendly Canva templates and a checklist to help you adjust your CV to Dutch job application standards.
A beautifully designed spreadsheet to track your applications, follow-ups, contacts, and progress, so nothing slips through the cracks during your Dutch job search.
A guided self-coaching workbook to help you define your direction, identify your strengths, and build a clear career action plan.
Everything in one place. Includes the Career Orientation Handbook, Career Clarity Workbook, Personal Branding Guide, CV Template Bundle and Job Application Tracker.
A comprehensive, carefully researched orientation to the Dutch job market, designed for internationals at every stage of their NL journey. The foundation of everything I do.
Who this guide is for, what it covers, and how to read it.
Key facts, city hubs, the hidden job market, and which sectors are actively hiring internationally.
EU/non-EU work rights, the Kennismigrant visa, the Zoekjaar, the 30% ruling, and what most people miss.
Where expats actually get hired: Tech, Finance, Life Sciences, Logistics, International Organisations, and Consumer Brands, with company lists and career URLs.
How Dutch workplaces actually work: directness, flat hierarchy, work-life balance, language realities, and daily customs.
Generalist and sector-specific job boards, expat-friendly agencies, and specialist recruiters across every major industry.
Dutch CV format, writing results not responsibilities, the motivation letter, common mistakes, and what to expect in interviews.
The via via culture, LinkedIn in the Dutch context, direct outreach, job fairs, and expat communities.
Contract types, your rights, gross vs net salary, benchmarks by sector, standard benefits, sick leave, and notice periods.
How to register, VAT and tax basics, setting your rate, Wet DBA rules, and what non-EU nationals need to know.
Your arrival checklist in order: gemeente, BSN, DigiD, health insurance, banking, housing, and transport.
A week-by-week action plan covering research, outreach, applications, and momentum.
The Handbook gives you the full picture of the Dutch job market. The Deep Dive takes everything in it and applies it directly to you: your CV, your LinkedIn, your field, your next steps.
"I've navigated career transitions myself, across countries, industries, and identities. That experience is the foundation of everything I do here."
With a background in the Creative Industries and a Master's in Coaching, I bring a unique mix of analytical and creative thinking to career development. I am currently deepening my practice through an EMCC Accredited Transformational Coaching programme.
I work with graduates, juniors and mid-level professionals stepping into the Dutch job market or redefining their next chapter. Through CV Reviews, LinkedIn Positioning, and a tailored Job Search Strategy, I help you understand how this market works, where you fit, and exactly what to do next.
"I blend Strategy, Creativity and Empathy — as an expat with first-hand Dutch market experience, I give you the clarity and tools to move forward with confidence."
