Your job prospects are greater with these occupations

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Are you still in the asylum procedure, but have you been in the Netherlands for more than 6 months? Then you may also work in the Netherlands, and since November 2023 you may also work more than 24 weeks per year. Because of this, it is now easier for you to find a job in the Netherlands. Last year, 3 times as many people with a

In 2024, there are promising occupations. At

• Travel agents

• Fitness instructors

• Shoemakers

Also at

• Social studies teachers, such as social studies and geography

• Lawyers

• Hydrologists and water management consultants

According to the UWV, there is a high demand for personnel in the sectors below, so you have a better chance of finding a job in one. There are also jobs for which you do not necessarily need to speak Dutch, such as in IT. Sectors that are in high demand now and will continue to be in high demand, according to the UWV:

• Healthcare (e.g. nursing)

• Education (e.g. teacher)

• Engineering (e.g. mechanic)

• IT (e.g. software developer)

• Transportation and logistics (e.g. driver)

Many of these jobs have been promising for a long time and remain so. In the Netherlands, there is more work than people looking for work. This means that there are many jobs available.

There are also jobs you can get into without specific training. For example:

• Traffic controller

• Kitchen assistant

• Catering staff

• Pharmacy sales staff

• Customer contact employees

Often you will receive training or an on-the-job training program for this purpose. Or you can sometimes get certain certifications through your work.