Blue Lynx Blog - Career Tips and Hiring Advice

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 quickly as we (and our employers) could. Statistics show that some people occasionally worked from home even before the pandemic. But most of them rarely took…

Understanding Holiday Allowance in the Netherlands In the Netherlands, the concept of holiday allowance, or ‘Vakantiegeld’, plays a significant role in the financial landscape for both employees and employers. This unique aspect of Dutch employment law is essential for ensuring that workers have additional funds for vacation periods. What is Holiday Allowance? Holiday allowance is…

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 a recruitment agency that has been recognised for its advanced use of LinkedIn, we decided to make a series of 10 tips on how to make the most…

A Step-by-step Guide with a Free Email Template   Interviewing for a job doesn’t quite end with the interview itself. You get another shot to make a lasting impression but few people take advantage of it. Yes, sending a thank you email after the interview is what we are talking about. Don’t know how to craft the best…

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 30% tax ruling might apply to you. Of course, the perk of not paying tax on 30% of your salary comes with multiple conditions that…

Disclaimer: This article has information purposes only. It should not be used as legal advice. Always refer to the governmental website for the most recent information on Brexit. Date of publishing: February 16, 2021   Brexit is no more knocking on our doors. It’s already in. Now the EU and the UK should be ready…

You’ve heard all these stories about recruiters or managers tossing CVs in the bin before even getting a look at them. It could be scary knowing that whether you get that job or not depends on a piece of paper. One, supposed to make a great first impression on your behalf. After the many layoffs due…

Blue Lynx is a NEN4400-1 certified company. Why does this make us proud? Glad you asked. The NEN 4400-1 is a well-established mark of quality. We put a lot of effort to keep this certificate. It is our promise and commitment to doing things the right way. The NEN 4400-1 certificate means that we meet all industry…

Disclaimer: Blue Lynx is not an official health insurance representative and cannot be held liable for any misinformation.  When you move to the Netherlands, getting on a health insurance plan is one of the first things you need to do. Whether you have just arrived or you’ve lived in the country for a few months,…

For us at Blue Lynx, recruitment done well is more than just finding a person who fits the job description. It takes more than that. It’s finding someone who will fit into your organisational culture well too.   Why is it important? One of the top reasons for high turnover is employee’s lack of compatibility…