Finding a job in Vancouver as an international can be exciting, but it also comes with a few realities that you rarely hear about upfront. In this personal piece, our Vancouver Chapter Leader and recruiter Christa de Ridder shares what she sees every day in the local market and what job seekers from the Netherlands and Europe should know before they start applying.

Christa has been supporting international professionals and companies on both sides of the ocean, and she combines her experience in recruitment and payroll with lived experience as a Dutch professional in Canada. Her story is honest, practical and written from the perspective of someone who talks to candidates and employers in Vancouver every week.

Read the full article (in Dutch) on De Wereldwijven:
“Werk zoeken in Vancouver. Recruiter Christa de Ridder vertelt wat niemand echt zegt”

Link to article

You are welcome to reach out to Holland House or Christa through our network if you are exploring work opportunities in Canada or want to learn more about the local job market.