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Inquiry Regarding Visa Application Process

Last activity 02 October 2024 by Ipek Küçükkavradim

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Ipek Küçükkavradim

I have been actively searching for a position as an English teacher in the Netherlands for quite some time. Additionally, I have been applying for roles such as Assistant Manager, Office Assistant, and HR Employee, and I have received positive feedback on some of my applications. Although I do not have direct experience as an Assistant Manager, my teaching career has given me many opportunities to manage and organize various tasks.

I am eager to explore opportunities that will allow me to transition my teaching skills into a new role. The position you offer is one I would not want to miss. I understand that my company is not a recognized sponsor, but as a Turkish citizen, I am aware that the company does not need to be a registered sponsor with the IND.

My main concern is whether my lack of formal experience in assistant roles might affect my visa approval. However, if I highlight how my teaching experiences align with the tasks required in this position in my motivation letter, do you think this would positively impact my visa application?

Cynic

Hi and welcome to the Forum.


First thing; this website is not a job-seeking website; we provide a place where you can post your CV and further advise you on how to do things related to this based on our own and other members experience.


In general, the Dutch Government will consider your employability and whether there are any existing residents or other EU citizens who could fill these roles, they will be given priority.


In regard to teaching specifically, the Dutch Onderwijsloket website can advise you further; this link will take you straight to it.


One thing you haven't mentioned is whether you speak/write in the Dutch language at the B2 level; it's pretty much essential these days.


I hope this helps.


Cynic

Expat Team

Ipek Küçükkavradim

@Cynic

Thank you for your response.


First of all, I don't intend to use this site as a job search platform. I have received a job offer as an Assistant Manager. I already have a job offer at the moment. I recently started learning Dutch. What I'm curious about is not the answer to how I can become a teacher there.


What I'm curious about is transferring my teaching career to an Assistant Manager role. If this seems possible, I would like to apply for a visa as a highly skilled migrant. I contacted the consulate, but I haven't received a response yet.


That's why I was looking for the answer to my question here. Thank you for your interest.

Cynic

Hi again.


To get a decent job anywhere in another country, you need 4 things:


  • Relevant qualifications
  • Relevant experience
  • Speak the local language
  • Luck


Only you can tick the boxes, but teaching is a skilled role where you would need specialist qualifications, normally a university degree and speak the local language.  So the answer to your question is in the link I gave you, my advice is to read it, and you will have the answer you are looking for.


In regard to the assistant manager's job you've been offered, your future employer will need to sponsor your work visa and the 2nd paragraph of my original response to you is very relevant, further, any changes to the conditions under which you were granted your visa (so, a change to employer) will have to be declared to the IND.


I hope this helps.


Cynic

Expat Team

Ipek Küçükkavradim

I appreciate your advice on qualifications, experience, language skills, and luck. Your guidance has been really helpful in navigating these next steps, and I’m grateful for your insights.


Best wishes,


İpek

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