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Is Carrière only involved in brokering employment in the Dutch market?
Yes, we only serve the Dutch market.
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Go to the Netherlands with us!
We connect candidates with employers
We are committed to good relations between our employees and their Dutch employers. That is why we have a good look at each candidate. We listen to their needs to find a job offer that matches their qualifications and abilities.
Staying in the Netherlands
With Carrière, a seasoned employment agency, you get off to an easier start abroad.
You will receive support from us at every stage of your employment. We are with you when you sign your contract and afterwards – on the first and subsequent days of your work. We offer each employee assistance in transport arrangements, accommodation, insurance or registration with the Dutch authorities. See how much support you can get from us.
Salary
Each employee’s salary complies with Dutch legislation and is paid weekly, by transfer to the employee’s bank account. Its amount depends on the number of working hours, allowances, and whether the employee benefits from accommodation and agency insurance.
Our company has the Pay OK quality mark, which guarantees correct payment to employees in the Netherlands.
Travel to and from work
We provide our employees with free transport to and from their workplace. We provide a fleet of cars that allows employees to move quickly and comfortably around the Netherlands. Any of our employees can become a driver and receive additional pay for this.
For employees living within a close distance of their place of work, we provide company-owned city bikes, thanks to which they will be able to get to work faster, without worrying about traffic jams.
Accommodation
We provide accommodation in comfortable detached houses, flats, as well as worker’s hostels.
We carefully select the location of the flats we provide to ensure that there are shopping centres and banks nearby.
Free Internet access is provided in most of our locations.
All housing is subject to the standards of SNF – the authority controlling the standard of accommodation provided to temporary workers.
Questions and answers
Conditions of employment
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As a student, is it possible for me to go to the Netherlands to do seasonal work, e.g. during the summer holidays? / What is the minimum length of stay in the Netherlands?
Yes, you have the opportunity to do seasonal work in the horticultural sector, e.g. harvesting tomatoes. The minimum period of work in the Netherlands is 8 weeks, which is exactly 2 months of summer holidays.
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What information do I receive when signing the contract?
Everyone going on a trip for work knows the specifics of their future workplace in the Netherlands. Also, everyone knows the location of their accommodation. The newcomer has enough time to become familiar with new activities and learn them. The amount of time for learning depends on the job’s degree of difficulty and is determined directly by the employer.
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4
Which industries does Carrière operate in?
We offer work mainly in horticulture (greenhouses, halls, processing plants), production, and logistics.
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How are trips to the Netherlands organised?
We cooperate with a transport company that takes potential candidates for work directly to the address of accommodation in the Netherlands indicated by us.
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6
I’m 17 now and I turn of age in a few months – will there be a job for me too?
We only work with people who are at least eighteen years old.
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Is a visit to the Carrière office necessary?
A visit to the office isn’t necessary. We can deal with all formalities online. We conduct our job interviews via video chat, after making an appointment.
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How long does it take before I can leave for the Netherlands to work?
We receive new job offers every week. The departure date depends on whether, at a given time, we have offers that match the individual candidate’s suitability. In some cases, the formalities take one day. It all depends on whether the employee already lives in the Netherlands, has their own transport and can turn up on their new employer’s premises at short notice.
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What do I do to go to work in the Netherlands with Carrière?
The first step is a visit to our website, where you will find a registration form to fill in. A recruiter will then arrange a meeting in one of our offices or online. To be ready to leave, you will need your current passport or ID card, as well as a BSN number (if you have one) and a bank account. Also, if you have a driving licence, you should bring it with you. Of course, this doesn’t yet guarantee a job, but it’s the first step towards finding a satisfactory offer.
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Are jobs arranged through Carrière legal?
We offer only legal jobs. We have SNF, NEN 400-1, Pay Ok, VCU, and ABU certificates. We are a member of the National Convention of Employment Agencies, which is an organisation bringing together employment brokerage companies offering the highest quality of service and care for the welfare of employees.
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Do I need a passport, or is an identity card enough?
Carrière requires a current EU passport or identity card. The document should be undamaged (prerequisite).
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What fees must be paid in connection with the job brokerage service?
Carrière has never charged, nor does it charge, any fee for arranging work.
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Do I need a bank account before going to the Netherlands, or will you help me open one when I’m there?
If an employee doesn’t have a Dutch bank account, they should open a currency account into which their weekly wages will be transferred.
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When will I receive my first wages?
You will receive your first wages to your account at the end of your second week of work. Next payments will be made weekly.
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Where can I check my payslip (salaris)?
Every employee has unlimited access to their documents, including payslips, via the myholland.eu platform. These can be found in the FINANCE – Settlements tab.
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Where can I submit remarks on the financial settlements or the payment received?
All questions relating to finance should be asked via the myHolland website, the FINANCE section. The exception to this are companies where our in-house offices operate. In such cases, enquiries about financial issues, work planning or sickness notifications should be directed to these offices.
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Social amenities
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Will I be in touch with a representative of the branch in the Netherlands?
Every employee starting a job in the Netherlands is taken care of by our agency. They are also given a login to the online employee platform www.myholland.eu, where they can find all necessary information on working and living in the Netherlands. They can use this address to access their documents round the clock, make enquiries, and have issues explained by the customer service department. What’s more, we enable personal contact with a consultant in the Netherlands, who will help to handle current issues related to your work.
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Are there any accommodation charges?
Each employee incurs weekly accommodation costs, which are automatically deducted from their weekly wages. In 2022, the amount is 106 EUR. It doesn’t include hidden charges such as an Internet or utility surcharge.
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What is the accommodation like in the Netherlands?
Carrière takes care of the social amenities needed during employees’ stay in the Netherlands. We provide our employees with accommodation in comfortable single-family houses, flats, as well as worker’s hotels. Free Internet access is provided in most of our locations. All housing meets the standards of SNF, the authority controlling the standard of accommodation provided to temporary workers.
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Is every employee insured in the Netherlands? What does the insurance cover?
Every employee is subject to insurance. It is basic insurance covering the first necessary contact with a doctor in the Netherlands. Each employee receives their insurance card upon request.
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Do couples have the option of living together?
For couples travelling together, we guarantee a shared room.
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What are the wages?
Wages earned when working with our company comply with Dutch legislation. How they are calculated depends on several factors, including the employee’s age. Recruiters always try to give an estimate of the amount that a person going to work in the Netherlands can expect.
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I need to sign a contract in the Netherlands. What language is it in?
The contract is signed in Polish and Dutch. Every employee receives a copy of the contract via the myHolland portal.
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How do I arrange for a Dutch BSN (the Sofi number)? Do you provide assistance with arranging for one?
All Employees are assisted in arranging for a BSN number. All the necessary formalities are taken care of with the help of an employee of our branch in the Netherlands.
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Where can I direct enquiries about accommodation in the Netherlands?
All accommodation enquiries should be made via the myholland.eu platform, the TICKETS – Housing tab, or directly to the consultant.
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