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Career Hotline

We’ve partnered with Result Recruitment to help YOU tackle all those burning work and career questions 🔥🎓 Whether you’re wondering how to negotiate a raise, navigate tricky convos with your boss, or align your job with your values, we’ve got you covered!

🤔 When’s the right time to ask for a raise?
💬 How do I bring up difficult topics with my manager?
🌱 What if I don’t want to work for a brand that conflicts with my sustainability ideals?

Every quarter we launch a new round of questions on our Instagram. Check latest questions and anwnsers are here:

September 2024

  • Any tips on finding an internship abroad if you don't have any connections there?

    Try to find companies that are active in The Netherlands as well as in the country you wish to work in. Creating a connection with local stakeholders is much easier and they might know the route. Checking LinedIn or get in touch with older or former students is also a wise thing to do.

  • What is the best thing to do (besides yd pitches etc.) to gain more work experience as a jr.

    There are several strategies you can use to enhance your skills, expand your network, and build your resume.

    - Check platforms who offer opportunities to work on small projects.

    - Check volunteer work in your field

    - Try online platforms who offer courses with practical projects

    - Many industries have local or global professional associations that offer workshops, mentorship, and networking events. This is a great way to meet professionals in your field and learn from them.

    - Attend industry conferences, virtual events, or webinars

  • It seems agencies are downsizing, but we want jobs, what now?

    That is a problem indeed. Especially if you do not have the experience yet. If you do have experience there are still enough agencies that are recruiting. Follow the new business and pitches!! Read Adformatie and see where work is going to... And ask Result Recruitment :-). If you don't have the experience, check out the other tips & tricks!

  • Felt like i've hit the cieling at my current agency. Move or try/hope for better times?

    We always advise you to start the conversation with your employer. If they don't know that you have that feeling they are not going to create something for you. Sometimes the promotion is not there yet but there might be things to do to enlarge your experience and responsibilities. If not, reaching out to other potential employers might be the right thing to do.

  • Legit linkedin/indeed/glassdoor alternatives for job hunt

    Result Recruitment will contact you directly so you can check what options they might have for you. Besides that, nothing wrong with reaching out to companies that you keen to work for. Even if there are no open vacancies at the moment.

  • Is it normal you can only ask/get a raise at one specific time in the year?

    Most employers have one moment. But that does not mean that you have to listen to that. If you have a good case (well substantiated) you can always create your own moment. The worst thing that can happen is that he/she will tell you to come back at "their moment". But at least they already know that you are coming for more. Also you can ask her/him what you should deliver to qualify for a raise. But most important: do not ask for more money just because you have worked there for another year. Show your progress and show initiative.

  • whattodo: i'm doing way to much work and feel exhuasted but my boss does not recognize/see it

    That is a problem. Best is to make it a bigger thing and show them that it really matters. And if they still don’t listen then you need to ask yourself the question if this is the employer you want to work for.

  • How to best bring your current work/manager the news that you are going to another job/agency?

    Do it in person!! Not via email. And make sure that you tell them how grateful you are for the experience, people etcetera. No one can get mental because of your ambition. At the end of the day it is your career and your own choice. Be positive and tell them that you will be a positive “company ambassador” for life

The RA*W Career Hotline is made possible by Result Recruitment

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