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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…

As a recruitment agency with decades of experience, at Blue Lynx, we are proud to say we know our business clients and their biggest concerns. One thing we hear rather often is: “I already have in-house recruitment, I don’t need the help of a recruitment agency”. While this may sound completely logical, it’s not necessarily true…

It’s such a shame when you work hard on a job you really love (or need) and then a pandemic comes along and wipes it away. It’s what’s been happening all over the Netherlands and the rest of the world lately. Have you been made redundant too? If you need a bit of help getting…

The Netherlands. A land of tulips, fine cheeses and tall, blond people. Does that sum up pretty much all you know about the country? It does for most people. If you are planning on moving to work in the Netherlands or just want to add another foreign language to your skillset, here are 5 tempting…

Oftentimes, the job search process turns into a soul-sucking cycle of applying and not hearing back from anyone. You keep filling applications, sending out your CV and cover letters and going from speaking from one recruiter to another without much luck. It can be tough. You feel discouraged and kept on hold. In times like these, your…

Most European countries introduced lockdown as an anti-virus spread measure in March. For many people that meant that everything moved online. And for many companies, the challenges to keep up the team spirits steepened. The Blue Lynx team members remained divided between two European cities (The Hague and Varna). We knew we had to find…