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Looking for work and applying
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The situation
Samira would like to work in a supermarket. She does not yet know how to find a vacancy.
The lesson
A is a job that is open. Many vacancies are on the internet, in online job sites. You can also register with an (uitzendbureau). An employment agency finds work for you at a company.
Also tell family, friends and neighbours that you are looking for work. That is your own network. Many people find work through someone they know.
When you apply, you usually send a CV and a cover letter. Sometimes you fill in an online form. A CV is an overview of your education and your work experience.
You have to prepare for a job interview. Employers usually like it when you ask a few questions yourself, for example about the work or the working hours. An employer may set requirements, for example about how well you speak Dutch.
Remember
Search in three ways at once: online, through an and through your own network. Prepare every interview and ask questions yourself too.
Test
Five questions about this lesson. With 7 out of 10 (two stars) the next lesson opens.
Question 1
What does an employment agency (uitzendbureau) do?
You register with an . The agency then finds work for you at a company. A benefit comes from or the municipality.
Question 2
What do you usually send when you apply for a job?
When you apply, you usually send a CV and a letter, or fill in an online form. You only show your passport once you get the job.
Question 3
What is your own network?
Your network is the people you know. Tell them you are looking for work: many people find a job this way.
Question 4
You have a job interview. What do employers usually appreciate?
Employers usually appreciate questions about the work or the conditions. It shows that you are interested.
Question 5
May an employer set requirements for your Dutch?
An employer may set requirements for what you can do, including your language and communication skills. That is why learning Dutch well helps.
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