[2023 Issue 2] ACCESS Magazine

ACCESS Magazine is a lifestyle publication written for and by the international community in the Netherlands. The magazine's aim is to enlighten, inform and connect all international expat readers.

About ACCESS magazine

ACCESS Magazine is welcoming, informative, educational, entertaining and original. It is published as both a printed copy and in the form of an e-zine. You can read the online version here.

Main theme: Your career: What's next?

In the current issue of ACCESS, exploring the newcomer’s guide to navigating the options and opportunities of working in the Netherlands.

There are plenty of insights into working in the Netherlands as an expat. Here you'll be able to take a deep dive into the cover story about understanding the Dutch job market, as well as another feature about contrast between freelancing and contractual jobs and how to best get a foothold on finding your next gig. You can also read about how job seeking and volunteering are closely intertwined and intrinsic to living abroad.

About ACCESS

ACCESS is a non-profit organisation that supports the international community in the Netherlands.

It is staffed by an enthusiastic team of around 115 volunteers from more than 35 countries, all of whom are trained to provide comprehensive information, advice and support, and who are empathetic to the experience of internationals.

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