After getting the house that you like and you are going to stay, it is time to prepare for the registration of new address. For the registration, what you need are your citizenship number or known as BSN (it consists of nine digits of number), your ID (verblifstitel), your rental contract, and forms that you need to fill the registration form from Gemeente.
First of all, you need to tell the landlord to give you the rental contract as soon as possible, because you can only register during workdays and if you are going to start your internship soon, you'd better register beforehand, so you don't need to take a day off from the company. Of course, bring your rental contract with you.
Secondly, ask your landlord to give you the form that stating they are allowing you living in their house and they will give you the form that you have to fill and also the form that they have filled with the copy of their ID.
Third, make appointment with the Gemeente. Just google search the gemeente in where you are going to live, and you will find their website, and find how to make the online appointment. It is wiser to make appointment before you come, and fill out the form that mentioning that you are going to register and change address.
Lastly, you need to bring along your BSN and ID together with you during the registration process. Bring your passport just in case they want to check it.
Pro tips, come earlier before your appointment time because you need to take the waiting numbers in the reception, and if you are lucky enough, you can do the registration earlier! Also, put everything in one file, so you don't need to find here and there and finish the registration faster since everything is in place.
Thursday, 7 February 2019
Saturday, 2 February 2019
Tips and Tricks: Housing
Nah, the most important part after you know where you are going to work is finding a house to settle! So here are the important criteria that you need to know, so that you will find house that match your preferences but also fulfilling the requirements.
First of all, make sure that the house or room or studio that you are going to rent will be able to register you to Gemeente! It is important because you should always report where you are living to the local government.
Secondly, try to ask around to your seniors or friends whether they know places that still can be rented with a cheap price or within your budgets. You can also try to find in facebook groups (and marketplaces) or with the property agencies in The Netherlands. But if you use agency, the chances will be lower since they need proves about your incomes, etc. and usually you will be harder to fulfill the requirements.
Third, think about the transportation costs. If you find a house that is cheaper in monthly payment, but your transportation costs becomes more expensive, you should try to reconsider that. Also, if your company pays for your transportation cost, usually based on the regulation in The Netherlands, it is only being reimbursed up to 22 km (or around €149.09) a month. Try to consider the pros and cons about this.
Lastly, if you are moving out and in, you can rent a van for around €55 per hour, or moving bit by bit by yourself (or with the help of your friends), or if it is close by distance, you can use uber van. Try to find alternatives before deciding.
It is wiser to move before your internship starts, so you can settle down, tidy up your stuffs, go on shopping for some missing stuffs that you might need to complete your staying in the new house. Also, you might need to go on groceries shopping so have some stuffs for at least your breakfast and dinner during your internship period. In addition, moving out and in will be very tiring, so by moving in advance, you can take a rest and explore your new city for a while before you don't have time to do so.
Tips: Find the furnished housing, so you don't need to spend extra money to buy other furniture and you could allocate the money to somewhere else.
First of all, make sure that the house or room or studio that you are going to rent will be able to register you to Gemeente! It is important because you should always report where you are living to the local government.
Secondly, try to ask around to your seniors or friends whether they know places that still can be rented with a cheap price or within your budgets. You can also try to find in facebook groups (and marketplaces) or with the property agencies in The Netherlands. But if you use agency, the chances will be lower since they need proves about your incomes, etc. and usually you will be harder to fulfill the requirements.
Third, think about the transportation costs. If you find a house that is cheaper in monthly payment, but your transportation costs becomes more expensive, you should try to reconsider that. Also, if your company pays for your transportation cost, usually based on the regulation in The Netherlands, it is only being reimbursed up to 22 km (or around €149.09) a month. Try to consider the pros and cons about this.
Lastly, if you are moving out and in, you can rent a van for around €55 per hour, or moving bit by bit by yourself (or with the help of your friends), or if it is close by distance, you can use uber van. Try to find alternatives before deciding.
It is wiser to move before your internship starts, so you can settle down, tidy up your stuffs, go on shopping for some missing stuffs that you might need to complete your staying in the new house. Also, you might need to go on groceries shopping so have some stuffs for at least your breakfast and dinner during your internship period. In addition, moving out and in will be very tiring, so by moving in advance, you can take a rest and explore your new city for a while before you don't have time to do so.
Tips: Find the furnished housing, so you don't need to spend extra money to buy other furniture and you could allocate the money to somewhere else.
Friday, 1 February 2019
Tips and Tricks: Internship for Double Degree Students!
If you are taking the Double Degree or Joint Degree program, Internship is one of the most important course for you to do. In order to do well for your internship, it is better to prepare as fast as possible, or in advance. Having preparation means that you also need to think what jobs that you really want to do, what company that you really want to work with, and other considerations.
1. START EARLY.
By starting early, it gives you time to think wisely in choosing and applying. You can really consider what do you want in this internship. In my perspective, what I really search for a company are:
First, the job opportunity in Finance Department. Because I want to pursue my career in the future in Finance, I really want to have more experience in Finance through the internship program. It is not only for the sake of getting more skills and experience that could support my career in Finance, but also to make sure whether working in Finance really suits me through the 6-months experience. In addition, your internship is kind of determining your future path. Career change is not an easy way to do, especially in the perspective of the company, considering your education and experiences. So, think wisely while you still have time.
Second, the long-term working opportunity. Since I decided to have some more years working experience in The Netherlands, I really wish that I could continue working in the company that I will be working during my internship. Finding jobs in the country where you don't speak the language is not as easy as finding jobs in the country you are coming from, you while you can encounter that, you should do so. Especially, since I decided to work after my graduation, I don't want to waste too much time on finding another job opportunities, but continue working right after my graduation.
Third, the skills and experiences that you could learn. In accepting the offers, one of my consideration is whether the job is monotonous or adhoc. If the job is monotonous, means that you will be replaced my technology one day and it means that it is not really prospective for the future career. So I would rather choose the job that consists of more adhoc jobs in their everyday career as well as skills that I could improve and learn for my future.
2. PREPARE YOUR CV AND COVER LETTER.
Before you decide to start applying for jobs, you need to prepare everything and that includes CV and Cover letter, or maybe with your photo! You should start to compose a cover letter that explains about the department of positions that you are aiming. In addition, you could design your CV as attractive as possible so the employer could take a glimpse about yourself.
3. UPDATE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA, AKA LINKEDIN.
Nowadays, job applications are being done through online platform, and one of the most influential professional platform that are being used to help the hiring managers and candidates are LinkedIn. It is necessary for you to update all your LinkedIn data and make it updated. Make sure that you add the most accurate and update information about you which will help the hiring manager and yourself to match.
4. TRY TO FOCUS ON ONE JOB.
Even though most of the companies will open a lot of job opportunities, it is better for you to try to focus only in one type of jobs. For instance, in my case, I have ever experienced my downfall, where I was so afraid that I could not the job in the appropriate time, so I decided to spend most of my time applying to many many jobs! I knew for sure that I will not be accepted in marketing since I am not a creative person, but I tried to apply to Human Resources, Marketing, Finance and Accounting, and Supply Chain. Literally everything. Until one day, I realized that from those job applications, the companies only respond positively to my applications in Finance and Accounting and Supply Chain. I realized that I should stop wasting my time in the places I am not suitable in, and focus on only certain stuffs. Since that day, I only apply for Finance and Accounting and Supply Chain. So, here I am today.
So, good luck my fellow friends! Sometimes you might not get the easiest path, but I am sure that through all the hardships, the results will pay off. You just need to work harder, smarter, and be more prepare towards all the possibilities that might occur.
1. START EARLY.
By starting early, it gives you time to think wisely in choosing and applying. You can really consider what do you want in this internship. In my perspective, what I really search for a company are:
First, the job opportunity in Finance Department. Because I want to pursue my career in the future in Finance, I really want to have more experience in Finance through the internship program. It is not only for the sake of getting more skills and experience that could support my career in Finance, but also to make sure whether working in Finance really suits me through the 6-months experience. In addition, your internship is kind of determining your future path. Career change is not an easy way to do, especially in the perspective of the company, considering your education and experiences. So, think wisely while you still have time.
Second, the long-term working opportunity. Since I decided to have some more years working experience in The Netherlands, I really wish that I could continue working in the company that I will be working during my internship. Finding jobs in the country where you don't speak the language is not as easy as finding jobs in the country you are coming from, you while you can encounter that, you should do so. Especially, since I decided to work after my graduation, I don't want to waste too much time on finding another job opportunities, but continue working right after my graduation.
Third, the skills and experiences that you could learn. In accepting the offers, one of my consideration is whether the job is monotonous or adhoc. If the job is monotonous, means that you will be replaced my technology one day and it means that it is not really prospective for the future career. So I would rather choose the job that consists of more adhoc jobs in their everyday career as well as skills that I could improve and learn for my future.
2. PREPARE YOUR CV AND COVER LETTER.
Before you decide to start applying for jobs, you need to prepare everything and that includes CV and Cover letter, or maybe with your photo! You should start to compose a cover letter that explains about the department of positions that you are aiming. In addition, you could design your CV as attractive as possible so the employer could take a glimpse about yourself.
3. UPDATE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA, AKA LINKEDIN.
Nowadays, job applications are being done through online platform, and one of the most influential professional platform that are being used to help the hiring managers and candidates are LinkedIn. It is necessary for you to update all your LinkedIn data and make it updated. Make sure that you add the most accurate and update information about you which will help the hiring manager and yourself to match.
4. TRY TO FOCUS ON ONE JOB.
Even though most of the companies will open a lot of job opportunities, it is better for you to try to focus only in one type of jobs. For instance, in my case, I have ever experienced my downfall, where I was so afraid that I could not the job in the appropriate time, so I decided to spend most of my time applying to many many jobs! I knew for sure that I will not be accepted in marketing since I am not a creative person, but I tried to apply to Human Resources, Marketing, Finance and Accounting, and Supply Chain. Literally everything. Until one day, I realized that from those job applications, the companies only respond positively to my applications in Finance and Accounting and Supply Chain. I realized that I should stop wasting my time in the places I am not suitable in, and focus on only certain stuffs. Since that day, I only apply for Finance and Accounting and Supply Chain. So, here I am today.
So, good luck my fellow friends! Sometimes you might not get the easiest path, but I am sure that through all the hardships, the results will pay off. You just need to work harder, smarter, and be more prepare towards all the possibilities that might occur.
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