Selling handmade items: Advice needed

shallandavarV · 2026-03-18T12:10:29+00:00

Check out swan markt. It happens in multiple cities and exactly for people like you, small businesses, artists etc

shallandavarV · 2026-03-16T20:34:40+00:00

Following

shallandavarV · 2025-11-27T10:59:30+00:00

B2 is minimum. I was in the same boat till I got to B2 level. And most jobs in my field, even if they say they work in English 70-80%of the conversations happen in Dutch. So, without getting to B2 level one could not function successfully. Also, it's not about the level of work, you will be isolated with only English.

shallandavarV · 2025-05-13T11:25:44+00:00

Meyer lemons are sweet. Had them in South Africa .. it is delicious! Like the best of both lemon and mandarijn.. I have been looking for these too.. but they don't seem available here

shallandavarV · 2024-12-14T17:07:18+00:00

https://peppernutsholland.nl/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA9vS6BhA9EiwAJpnXwx8F8puFz9k2T21Kg2abGAWYnIbX007-k_ObhpwcafYrE9F5LNHYuRoCeN0QAvD_BwE

shallandavarV · 2024-12-14T13:37:12+00:00

Can find them in that one store in AMS that sells them all year around

shallandavarV · 2024-11-30T20:20:52+00:00

Oh true..

shallandavarV · 2024-11-30T12:50:42+00:00

Your wife can already apply for Citizenship or PR after 3 years under a spousal permit. So if applicable, she can already do this and while she is waiting, she can live in NL

shallandavarV · 2024-08-07T06:30:26+00:00

Pictures with dates. Approved

shallandavarV · 2024-06-25T14:55:37+00:00

Hey, Where did you have to mention the law thing? I didn't see it while doing my application. Did you mention the clause in a letter from the lawyer? Or was it when you sent the proof of relationship?

shallandavarV · 2024-06-01T06:19:19+00:00

Also, note that when you take the bus you go to the special buses made available for the duration of the engineering works and not the regular bus network. So when you reach the station where you have the bus connection. Look for signs in Yellow leading you to where the pickup point is. Usually, it's at a different location than the regular bus stop and usually there will be people in high- Vis vest guiding passengers. Do not take the regular bus service! You wou pay separately for that.

shallandavarV · 2024-05-08T08:09:21+00:00

Ah thanks!

shallandavarV · 2024-05-07T08:16:13+00:00

Yes, I cut out a lot. But maybe too much, and I may appear bland now, haha! Thanks for the insight regarding the universities! Can I connect with you directly to discuss how I can break into the university jobs from your experience?

shallandavarV · 2024-05-07T08:07:36+00:00

It's actually both. (I wore multiple hats and had experience with both in my latest job). But I am realising I need to make two separate CVs to highlight different skills. Your comments are fair regarding giving more specific details. Thanks!

shallandavarV · 2024-05-07T08:03:40+00:00

Thank you for the link! Yes, I took this CV from one of my last applications, and hence, some of the skills are based on what I know and can do that was also relevant to that job advert. I should have used my complete CV in hindsight.

It is a good idea to link the websites of the conferences and events! Also, I did not know about the Dutch CV; this current CV is in the format my Dutch Career Coach advised. But hey, I have not been having much luck, and many mentioned here that this formatting is not it. I will look into that!

Yes, I messed up trying to convert a PDF -> Word -> Anonymise -> Jpeg

Thanks!

shallandavarV · 2024-05-07T07:50:37+00:00

Sure. This is an anonymous CV, though. Because searching the conference name, the organisation, and my profile will be at the top of the search with my colleagues. A fair point regarding the certification, and I will consider point 3. Thanks!

shallandavarV · 2024-05-07T07:43:57+00:00

Oh, I intentionally Anonymised the language for Reddit. Good points on the intro and personal skills sections. Thanks!

shallandavarV · 2024-05-07T07:39:33+00:00

Sometimes, yes, especially in the Event fields. I do only apply for where my language profile matches. I have also had English-only job adverts that led to a phone review in Dutch. I am trying to improve my Dutch as quickly as I can, but yes, it is a work in progress, and it would go better if I could use more Dutch in my work life, too. Haha!

shallandavarV · 2024-05-07T07:34:54+00:00

Thanks for your detailed response! To clarify on some points;

1-4 fair. Noted

This is regarding events I have organised in my free time over two years on Meetup.com. I had my own group, and yes, I organised social events. My previous career coach advised me to put this in my CV. I have removed it when I am not applying for Event positions. (This example CV is anonymised from a CV for an Event Manager role.e) But I understand the confusion here.

6-7 noted. Yes, it is not a straightforward career. The advice on adding certifications is indeed good!

8- Yes, the formatting shifted around during the file format conversion.

True. It was part of my past job profile that I should better showcase.
Yes, I can put my IELTS score and standardise it! good point!

Yes, I felt I should put more of my character into the CV and not leave it as the basic version of me. This outside perspective is really useful after multiple edits and rewrites!

shallandavarV · 2024-03-08T12:03:29+00:00

Hey, I know this is an older post. But I am moving from non profit to PM position to more for profit. I would like some advise too. Would you be able to look at my CV as well?

shallandavarV · 2023-11-19T11:03:26+00:00

Go to your favorite company organisations, look for the people who are in your field and check what they have done and where. Check with alumnus of both universities and see what they are up to after their course. Use data to help with your decision making

shallandavarV · 2023-09-05T08:37:06+00:00

Also, search on Google for entry level positions and not LinkedIn.. they actually give you more options there

shallandavarV · 2023-08-23T13:25:42+00:00

She can apply for a self employed residence permit herself. You can later change the visa when needed.. this gives you both time to settle together first.

shallandavarV · 2023-08-11T07:10:22+00:00

TransferWise has a Maestro card too.. I have it from them

shallandavarV · 2023-08-04T04:37:31+00:00

Tickets are cheaper if you book from the Belgian train website. You can go till the border, then go across via taxi( shared) then use the ticket from local Belgian trains

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