Career Zone EN
Working after graduation
You got your degree, congratulations! But now what? Where can you find work?
Finding a job – this goes for Dutch students as well – can be quite a challenge. There is no single tip, golden key or secret website with the answer.
The Career Planning roadmap on this website might be very helpful. In this Career Planning module, you’ll go through the entire career orientation process in a series of steps, receiving information and assignments at each step.
> Check out the Career Planning roadmap!
- The CareerZone has a LU jobs & events portal
- International expat jobs in the Netherlands - Welcome to NL
- IamExpat in the Netherlands - For expats of all colours, shapes & sizes
- Check vacancies on LinkedIn
- Post a message on your own LinkedIn profile stating you are available
- Approach people with interesting careers, ask to meet for coffee & advice
An orientation year ('zoekjaar') is available for non-EU/EEA students who graduated from a Dutch university. During the orientation year you may work freely or do an internship/traineeship in the Netherlands (NL) while your employer does not have to apply for a work permit for hiring you.
More information about this orientation year can be found on: The orientation year permit - Welcome to NL
- Visit the website of the IND, the Immigration and Naturalisation Service for more information.
- IND Sponsors Netherlands - Companies that can sponsor your visa.
Working in the Netherlands for non-EU - information session
Each year the Career Services offer this information session.
Check out the PowerPoint slides from the latest ‘Working in the Netherlands’ information session (February 2026) here.
