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Once again, a success. Last week, we enjoyed our team BBQ together with other startups at the B'WISE - de turbo voor jouw startup! Alongside working hard, it is also important to build strong relationships with each other without discussing work-related topics. Remember, a strong team also needs time to relax and recharge.

Level Up Your Interviewing Skills! 🚀 At Going Abroad, we know how crucial effective interviews are. Here are five quick tips that we use to enhance our interviewing process: Dive into Resumes: Deeply reviewing candidates’ backgrounds to ask insightful questions. Create Comfort: Setting a welcoming tone for honest and open dialogue. Ask Open Questions: Using open-ended questions to uncover deeper insights. Listen Actively: Paying full attention and take detailed notes. Assess Cultural Fit: Considering how candidates align with our company’s values. Time to put the tips into practice, good luck! #InterviewTips #Recruitment #GoingAbroad #HiringSuccess #TalentAcquisition

Carv, a leading Recruitment AI company, has just secured $10M in seed funding from investors who have backed Slack, Miro, and Revolut. How can we learn from this innovation in the field? For recruitment agencies like us, this shows that efficiency through software is becoming increasingly important. Automating candidate reviews and in-house workflows is more essential than ever. Therefore, it is something we invest a lot of time in to become the most efficient staffing agency in The Netherlands. Let our talented employees focus on what they do best: creating a personal connection with candidates and businesses while automating tedious paperwork. Congratulations to the team of Carv.

Why Entry-Level Positions Should Require No Experience. At Going Abroad, we believe that entry-level positions should be accessible to everyone, including new graduates, career changers, and young people entering the workforce. These roles are crucial for skill development and training, allowing employers to shape employees to fit their company culture and processes. Broadening the applicant pool encourages diversity in backgrounds, education, and perspectives, leading to a more innovative and dynamic workforce. By removing the experience requirement, companies can reduce unemployment rates, especially during economic downturns, and benefit from fresh perspectives and new ideas. Hiring candidates without prior experience can also lower recruitment costs and fill positions more quickly, focusing on potential and cultural fit. This strategy helps build a robust talent pipeline, enabling companies to develop and promote internally, ensuring a steady supply of trained and experienced staff for higher-level roles. Ultimately, requiring no experience for entry-level positions fosters a more inclusive, adaptable, and sustainable workforce. Let's use the potential of all starting candidates!

This is why we prefer to hire people during the summer period: Summer is often seen as a slow period, but it's actually a great time to focus on hiring. Here’s why: 1. Less Projects = Less Distraction: With fewer projects on the go, you can dedicate more time and resources to finding the right talent. 2. Targeting Candidates Seeking Change: Many professionals look for new opportunities during the summer, making it the perfect time to attract those ready for a change. 3. Reduced Competition: While other companies might slow down their hiring, you can take advantage of the reduced competition to secure top talent. 4. Faster Hiring Process: With a quieter schedule, your hiring process can be more streamlined and efficient. 5. Time Management: Summer offers the chance to balance hiring needs with upcoming business goals, setting your team up for success in the busy months ahead. Make the most of the summer and build a stronger team! #Hiring #TalentAcquisition #SummerRecruitment #HR #BusinessGrowth #TimeManagement

Unlocking Team Success: How HR Practices Drive Happiness and Performance? ➡️ An article from the Journal of Management dives into how managers' perspectives on HR practices impact employee satisfaction and team productivity. When HR practices are well-integrated, they not only boost employee happiness but also enhance overall team performance.Often, there's a disconnect between what managers think about HR and what employees experience. ⭐️ Effective communication fosters understanding, reducing discrepancies between HR’s intentions and the recruit’s perceptions. Clear communication enhances trust and satisfaction, aligning employee understanding with organisational goals. At Going Abroad, we prioritise clear, positive, and honest communication to enable international opportunities, fostering mutual trust and successful collaborations across the Netherlands.

Going Abroad was first founded in 2021 while Joey de Koning and Gunnar van de Weem were still students with a clear mission - to help fellow international students find a job in the Netherlands. After a few years on the market our vision shifted. They were no longer students and neither were all of the people looking for an opportunities in the Netherlands. So we thought: Why help only international students when we can help post-graduates as well? That’s how we started exploring International companies with branches all over the Netherlands offering full-time positions and looking for international talent.   All of the hard-working internationals who left their homes for a better future deserve to be given a chance!

Guess who’s this ⬇️ For 40 years he has assisted CEOs and executives in overcoming limitations not for fame, but out of a love for helping people understand how beliefs and environments shape behaviour. Through simple advice, he shows that everyone can achieve lasting positive change. That’s Marshall Goldsmith! Goldsmith's model has eight powerful steps: 📍Ask: Initiate dialogue by asking, "How can I be a better [manager/partner/team member]?" 📍Listen: Truly listen to the responses you receive. 📍Think: Reflect deeply on the input you've gathered. 📍Thank: Express gratitude for the valuable feedback. 📍Respond: Positively acknowledge and respond to the feedback. 📍Involve: Engage those around you in supporting your growth. 📍Change: Take action based on the insights gained. 📍Follow-up: Consistently follow up to demonstrate your commitment to improvement. By implementing this model, leaders can foster a culture of openness, growth, and collaboration within their teams. At Going Abroad, Goldsmith's wisdom is vital, emphasizing self-awareness and feedback reaction—key for talent search success. Embracing his principles enhances our talent engagement, development, and retention. Whether a CEO or HR rookie, adopting Goldsmith's approach fosters continuous improvement, benefiting everyone. 🌱 #LeadershipDevelopment #HR #Recruiting #ContinuousImprovement #MarshallGoldsmith

🌟 Unlock the Power of Persuasive Storytelling in Recruitment 🌟 At Going Abroad, storytelling isn't just an art; it's a game-changer. We are constantly trying to improve our way of communicating and that’s how we came across Kelly D. Parker’s TED Talk highlighting this powerful tool used to connect, persuade, and influence mindsets, beliefs, and behaviours. Let's delve into why storytelling should also be your go-to strategy in the recruitment journey: 1️⃣ Memorable Stories: Stories stick in people's minds, creating strong connections. 2️⃣ Changing Behaviour: Stories about relatable characters undergoing change inspire others to change too. 3️⃣ Understanding Your Audience: Know your audience's problems and dreams before telling your story. Empathy is key. 4️⃣ Creating a Clear Picture: Paint a vivid picture of overcoming challenges, like Nike does with its ads featuring athletes like LeBron James. 5️⃣ Making a Proposal: Give before you ask. Stories pave the way for your audience to naturally embrace your ideas. Remember, in the realm of recruitment, storytelling isn't just about words; it's about painting pictures that resonate deeply. Let your stories pave the way to genuine connections and meaningful conversations. Ready to use storytelling for successful recruitment?  🚀 #Recruitment #Storytelling #HRStrategy #Engagement