What you will learn...

Module 1: Applying for a job

In this module, you will learn step by step how to successfully apply for jobs in the Netherlands. You will gain practical knowledge and useful tips to improve your chances of landing a job, as well as insights into the Dutch job application process and employment contracts. What will you learn?

 The Job Application Process:

• How to find and evaluate job vacancies.
• Writing an effective cover letter.
• Creating a professional Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Skills for conducting a job interview.
• The most common interview questions and how to answer them.
• What to do during and after a job interview.
• Employment Contracts in the Netherlands:
• Key terminology you need to know.
• Different types of employment contracts and their features.
• Your rights and obligations as an employee.
• Cultural aspects that play a role in workplace relationships.

 This module provides you with a solid foundation to apply for jobs with confidence and communicate professionally in the Dutch labor market.

Module 2: Starting the job

In this module, you will gain a clear understanding of the work culture in the Netherlands and learn practical skills to navigate your first days on the job. From workplace etiquette to essential vocabulary, this module equips you to integrate seamlessly into the Dutch professional environment.

What will you learn?

• Dutch Work Culture:
• The importance of direct communication.
• The egalitarian structure in Dutch workplaces.
• Work-life balance and how it’s maintained.
• Punctuality, planning, and time management.
• Team spirit, collaboration, and decision-making processes.
• How innovation and creativity are valued in the workplace.
• The Onboarding Process:
• What to expect during your orientation period.
• Tips for building relationships and understanding your role.
• Common Workplace Words and Phrases:
• Essential vocabulary for daily workplace interactions.

This module provides the tools and insights you need to feel confident and succeed in your new work environment in the Netherlands.

Module 3 – Effective Communication in the Workplace 

In this module, you will learn how to communicate effectively and professionally in a Dutch workplace. From making phone calls to writing emails and giving feedback, this module equips you with the language and skills needed for clear and respectful interactions at work.

What will you learn?

• Making Phone Calls: Phrases and etiquette for business calls.
• Writing Emails: How to structure and phrase formal and informal emails.
• Making Requests and Declining Offers: Polite ways to ask for help or say no.
• Advising and Apologizing: Clear and tactful language for offering advice or expressing regret.
• Giving Positive and Negative Feedback: Constructive ways to communicate praise or critique.
• Congratulating and Showing Sympathy: Expressing warmth and empathy in workplace interactions.
• Proposing Ideas: Useful language for presenting suggestions and proposals.

 This module ensures that you are equipped to handle a variety of communication scenarios with confidence and professionalism in the Dutch workplace.

Module 4: Giving a presentation

In this module, you will learn how to give professional and effective presentations in a Dutch workplace. From structuring your presentation to describing graphs and data, this module equips you with the language and skills needed to captivate your audience.

What will you learn?

• Presentation Skills: How to speak confidently and clearly.
• Using Visual Aids: Tips for effectively using slides, charts, and diagrams.
• Presenting Data and Information: Language for describing graphs, tables, and figures.
• Structuring a Presentation: How to organize your ideas logically.
• Useful Presentation Phrases: Key sentences to use in different parts of your presentation.

This module helps you present with clarity and professionalism, making your message impactful and engaging for your audience.

Module 5 - Meetings

In this module, you will learn how to effectively participate in meetings within the Dutch business context. From preparing for a meeting to leading discussions and taking minutes, this module equips you with the skills and language needed to contribute confidently and professionally.

What will you learn?

• Key Concepts and Terminology: Essential phrases and vocabulary used in business meetings.
• The Structure of Meetings: How meetings are conducted, with an emphasis on decision-making and consensus.
• The Meeting Process:
• Sending and responding to invitations.
• Preparing for the meeting.
• Opening and leading discussions.
• Closing the meeting and summarizing decisions.
• Writing clear and professional minutes.

 This module provides you with a comprehensive understanding of how meetings are conducted in the Netherlands and how you can participate effectively.

Module 6 - Project Management

In this module, you will gain insight into the principles and methodologies of project management, with a focus on their application in the Dutch business context.

What will you learn?

• Core principles and terminology of project management in Dutch
• Understanding different phases of a project
• Various project management methodologies such as Prince2, Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc
• Understanding Dutch business culture
• GROTICK aspects of project management
• Writing reports