The Blue Lynx Blog - Career Tips and Hiring Advice
Whether you are a candidate who wants to take their career to the next level or a hiring manager in search of the best employment practices, we have something for everyone. Get comfortable and read on.
Here’s a situation: one beautiful morning, an employee hands over their resignation letter. Maybe you saw it coming, and maybe you didn’t. It’s perfectly normal to start questioning why –…
“If there are nine rabbits on the ground, if you want to catch one, just focus on one.” – Jack Ma. It’s probably one of the most concise statements about…
We won’t hide it – the last few months have been quite busy. But the energy and resources invested have definitely paid off. Here’s an update on what’s been happening…
It's January - the exciting month of new beginnings and fresh starts. The new year brings our hopes up, but it also brings change. If you live or work in...
As a result of the global pandemic, more and more employers prefer to interview their candidates via Skype or Zoom - and that’s perfectly understandable. The tricky part? Digital interviews...
Our CEO Tina Evans and CCO Toine Diters have been honourable guests of the University of Economics Varna’s Career Academy podcast. They shared insightful advice on topics like job applications,…
Graduating from college is a big achievement, especially when getting a job is next on your list. Millions of students move on from the classroom and into the workforce. It…
“What are your salary expectations for this role?” – one of the most dreaded questions by most job seekers. Not sure how to answer it to your advantage? Check our top salary negotiation tips.
Pijamas on weekdays. No commute. Home office. The pandemic stripped normality from our daily lives, catching us by surprise. But, we’ve adapted. We embraced the work from home life as…
Everyone who is employed in the Netherlands is entitled to a sum of vacation money, usually paid out in May (with a few exceptions). This is referred to as ‘Vakantiegeld’…
With 740 million users in over 200 countries around the world, LinkedIn is the largest melting pot for those who are looking for work and those who are hiring. As...
Why you should write a Thank You email after every job interview and how to do it – all in this article, plus a free template to make it even easier.
Are you an expat coming to work in the Netherlands? Did you just receive a job offer from a Dutch employer which made you consider moving? If so, the Dutch…
The Brexit transition period ended on 1st January 2021. What does that mean for UK citizens currently living and working in the Netherlands? What about the ones who want to relocate here? Find out in this article.
Not sure if your CV is good enough to impress your dream employer? See if it ticks all the boxes in this article.
The NEN 4440 is a well-established mark of quality. We put a lot of effort to keep the certificate. It is our promise and commitment to doing things the right way. The NEN 4400 certificate means that we meet industry standards.
Whether you have just moved to the Netherlands or you’ve lived in the country for a few months, health insurance is a topic that needs careful consideration by everyone living and working here. This article covers all the essentials so read up to learn more about Dutch health insurance.
Hiring for a culture fit is a winning strategy. How to know if your prospect candidate will fit within your company culture? Read up to find out.
Can you use a recruitment agency if you already have in-house recruiters? The answer is yes. Here are 3 reasons why.
After a layoff, you need a lot of optimism and a plan. Here are 3 things to do if you’ve just been made redundant.
Wondering whether you should start learning Dutch? We have 5 great reasons to do so and a number of resources to get your started.
The process of finding a job could be a real rollercoaster of emotions. Here’s how to stay sane while searching for the dream job.
Communication is key. Companies with offices in more than one country know how important it is to create and keep a good team bond.
Work from home often comes with tech issues. Some of them are easy to fix. Check out our infographic.
Cover letters only look scary when you don’t know how to write them. Learn some good practices and the ones you should avoid in this article.
Learn how to ace a job interview in the Netherlands – our tips and tricks for expats and Dutch natives alike.
From games and in-house gyms to unlimited vacations, employers and HR managers are trying hard to come up with the best benefits program. But what do employees really want?
How does new employee onboarding work in this new reality?
There are many ways to navigate the coronavirus crisis. Which one will you choose?
Why you shouldn’t let coronavirus hinder your recruitment efforts and what to do today.
Thank you, LinkedIn! Blue Lynx is proud to be a finalist for the LinkedIn Talent Awards 2019. Competing in the category Top Innovative Staff Agency (in the category for under...
Having celebrated our 31st Birthday this year, we reflect on both the successes and the sacrifices that brought us to this point. In 2019, with team members both old and new,...
Last Saturday 16-03-2019, Blue Lynx had the honour and privilege of supporting the local community in The Hague during The Netherlands national yearly volunteer day organised by Oranjefonds, NL Doet....
Internships, traineeships, work experience, young graduate programs; there are many expressions or titles, but one thing all of these words have in common is learning.
With the holiday season right around the corner, you may have decided to put your job search on hold until after the New Year. But before you get completely into…
Christmas trees? Blowout? Not just what you think they are. Christmas trees? Yes, indeed they are an important part of celebrating Christmas and delicately wrapped holiday gifts are placed under...
Idioms and expressions are what give a language its flavour. If you want to show your Dutch colleagues how well you speak the language, use one of the idioms below...
Blue Lynx attended the biggest HR event in the Netherlands: HR LIVE at the Fokker Terminal in The Hague. HR Director Arla Morrison and CFO Dina van Duuren-Timmermans represented...
After 25 May 2018, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) deadline has officially passed. This regulation is an update to the Personal Data Protection Convention, Convention 108, which was…
We had a blast … Thanks to everyone who came to the Blue Lynx 30th Birthday party at the Waterreus in Scheveningen. We really celebrated in style. It was one of…
The Origins of the Dutch National Day of Volunteering (NLdoet) Every year in March, the Dutch charity, Oranje Fonds, organises a national day for volunteering in the Netherlands, called “NLdoet”…
What is the GDPR? GDPR stands for the General Data Protection Regulation (1). It is a regulation that the European Union has passed with the intention to standardise and strengthen…
Meet Grace the company dog. She is always hard at work keeping us all entertained, loved and on our toes, she works using strict canine guidelines “all food found on desks will be borrowed on a permanent basis”. She takes this job very seriously – biscuits, sandwiches and snacks are borrowed with regular monotony.
