DUO for a JOB: two generations, one future

After several months of careful exploration, conversations, and data analysis, Utrecht has emerged as a clear next step. We are now looking for the next Regional Director.

Is there a difference between coaching and mentoring? And if so, are these two approaches complementary?

This article explores how to overcome rejections during the job search and turn these experiences into stepping stones to success. Discover practical tips for accepting failure, analyzing your applications, training yourself, staying motivated, and taking care of your mental well-being. Learn to remain flexible and open to opportunities while benefiting from the support of DUO for a JOB mentors. Each refusal is a step towards your success!

Julie-Claire hears about DUO for a JOB for the first time via her employer Yacht: “My colleague Bibianne Bielschowskij, SROI project manager within the Randstad group, brought me into contact with DUO for a JOB. The idea of using my knowledge and experience while being of added value to the future labor market immediately appealed to me very much.”

The Iranian Hadis comes to the Netherlands with a clear goal: to contribute to society and build her own future in IT. In her home country, she grows up with the example of her mother, a lawyer who encourages her daughter to be independent and dream big. “I was raised to make something of my life. That's why I'm here.”

Kagan hears about DUO for a JOB for the first time through his contact person at the municipality. In 2021, he traveled after his father who had previously fled from Turkey to the Netherlands. The then 21-year-old Kagan did not get the chance to finish his Architecture course in Turkey, so he must make a new plan in the Netherlands. He would love to finish his education here so that he can find a good job afterwards. But how do you go about that?