Career Coaching for Students in the Netherlands
Are you unsure about what comes after graduation? You're not alone in this journey.
I help students in the Netherlands — Dutch and international — figure out their first professional step when the career path is not obvious.
Not everyone feels lost.
But if you do, this is for you.
My story — my career was not a straight journey
I am originally from Romania, and I moved to the Netherlands in 2013.
I studied Tourism Management at Inholland Hogeschool — a degree that had almost nothing to do with where I ended up, but for sure supported me to find my path.
I later completed a Master's in Marketing Management at the University of Groningen, worked my way through internships, contract roles, and a lot of uncertainty, eventually became International Head of Marketing and Senior Marketing Lead at several European companies.
Nobody handed me a roadmap. I figured it out through trial, error, and the kind of honest conversations I wish I had access to as a student.
That is what I am offering here.
I also know that AI has changed the conversation entirely — and that the gap between what universities teach and what employers actually expect has never been wider.
The gap between university and the dutch job market
What it is — and what it's not
What I offer is a structured space to:
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get clearer on your direction
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sharpen how you present yourself
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and build a more intentional approach to your career search
Think of it as a pathway, not a shortcut.
The outcome depends entirely on the work you put in — not on the sessions themselves.
What this services does not do is:
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recruiting, as I am not a recruiter
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promises of job placements
Who this is for
Students who:
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feel lost about direction
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have already tried something that did not work
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and are ready to be challenged rather than reassured.
Dutch or international, any business or commercial field.
Who this is not for
Students who:
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already have a clear path
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want someone to do the work for them
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or expect a guaranteed outcome