The Brainport community is here for you On September 15, the fifth edition of the Women
I know it is hard to ask for help but the interesting
for
by
thing is that most people will provide help happily
Expat Spouses Initiative and the municipality of
when asked. Sharing or liking a message of someone
Eindhoven, the program aims to help women who
who is looking for a job is not a great effort but it
came to Brainport with their partners to explore
can increase someone’s visibility significantly. Next
opportunities on the job market. Each woman is
level is a network conversation. Find people on
matched with an ‘ambassador’, a woman working in
LinkedIn who work in a field you are interested in
the region who shares her network and experiences.
and ask them if they are willing to talk to you about
This is my second year as an ambassador and once
their experiences. Don’t expect anyone to just give
more I am impressed with the simple and effective
you a job. By making connections you will find out
set up of the program. It is a true illustration of our
what you are really looking for, learn about potential
collaborative spirit and the fact that this region
employers and effective ways to apply. And the
understands that people with talent are always
extra bonus is you will expand your network and
welcome – but they do need our active support.
meet people who can become more than a contact
Women
program
started.
Launched
on LinkedIn. The program also makes me aware of some typical Dutch characteristics of our job market and the way we search for jobs. LinkedIn, for instance, is an essential part of networking. You just do not exist if you are not on LinkedIn. It is the best way to make connections online, engage in conversations and present yourself. Tip: if you reach out to someone on LinkedIn you don’t know, include a little text as an intro. In these times of social engineering and cybercrime, not everyone will trust every invite that appears in their mailbox.
Monique Mols Corporate Communications, ASML
