How to find a job in Amsterdam?

 

If you already have a work permit to work in Amsterdam you can see below how to find a job in Amsterdam.
If you do not have a work permit, the first thing you need to do is find a job. So scroll down to see how to find a job in Amsterdam.
A residence permit and in some cases a work permit is required to work in the Netherlands. Your ability to obtain permission is significantly affected by your country and background.

How to find a job in Amsterdam?

 

Online job search is one of the most effective ways to find work in Amsterdam. The following are some of the most useful websites:

• Amsterdam job search: This includes job openings in various industries as well as specialized roles for non-Dutch speakers.
• Amsterdam Jobs Online: Available only in Dutch, although it was produced by the Public Employment Service of the Netherlands and contains over 70,000 job advertisements.
• Expatica: If you're looking for a career that doesn't require you to speak Dutch, job postings are mostly in English.
• LinkedIn is as effective at getting work in Amsterdam as it is in the United States.
• Jobsinamsterdam It is oriented towards ex-pats and includes a wide selection of vacant jobs in many industries.

If you are looking for an internship? Try Graduateland's range of internship listings or startups for positions in new and small companies.

Find a recruiter

 

In addition, there are many agencies and recruiters in Amsterdam that can help you with your job search. The following are some of the best-reviewed agencies:

• Untouchables: This pertains to ex-pats and foreigners, and has a lot of experience in placing people in English-speaking positions.
• Aquent: is a reputed recruitment firm based in the USA with operations in Amsterdam.
• Octagon is a large, worldwide agency with a vast network in the Netherlands.
• Adams Multilingual Recruitment: This specializes in hiring non-Dutch speakers into jobs.

Most in-demand jobs in Amsterdam:

In Amsterdam, specialists with the following credentials are in high demand:

• Information Technology and Data Science
• Finance
• Health and life sciences
• Trade
• E-commerce
• Manufacturing
• Healthcare
• Education

Average Salary in Amsterdam

While there are a lot of Dutch jobs available in Amsterdam, some industries are more important than others. The Netherlands is slowly gaining a reputation for its technology industry, and it has long been a global hub for consumer products. In addition, Amsterdam is a center for the creative industries, advertising, gaming, fashion, research, and life sciences.
In general, salaries in Amsterdam are higher than in the rest of the Netherlands. However, the cost of living here is also high.
By occupations, these are the estimated average monthly salaries in Amsterdam. The amount of experience you experience determines where your compensation offer falls within the specified range.

Determine whether you will need a visa.

To work in the Netherlands a residence permit is required and in some cases, a work permit. Your ability to obtain permission is significantly affected by your country and background.