The visa clock
Zoekjaar months disappear while applications vanish into ATS voids. Urgency without a plan burns confidence faster than any rejection.
For tech internationals in the Netherlands
You moved countries. Now move your career.
Visa clock ticking. ATS ghosts. “Overqualified.” You’ve already sacrificed to be here — the Dutch tech market shouldn’t feel like another country to conquer alone.
- KVK 99158183
- Eindhoven, Netherlands
- Tech founders coaching tech talent
Chapter 01
The quiet crisis
Moving was the hard part — until the search started. These are the patterns we see every week.
Ghosted by systems
You’re “overqualified,” “under-local,” or simply unread. Dutch recruiters skim for impact in a format they recognize — not the one that worked back home.
The quiet isolation
You already sacrificed to move. Now the search feels lonely. Friends don’t know Dutch hiring. LinkedIn advice is generic. You need operators who’ve lived it.
Chapter 02
What Dutch hiring actually rewards
Not theater. Not 400-word cover letters. Signal that recruiters and hiring managers can trust in seconds.
Impact over adjectives
Dutch tech CVs reward metrics, tools, and ownership — not soft claims.
Direct > theatrical
Interviews favor concise storytelling and cultural fit over sales pitch energy.
Warm > spray-and-pray
Warm intros and targeted outreach beat 200 cold LinkedIn Easy Applies.
English is fine
Most international tech hubs run in English. Positioning beats perfect Dutch.
Chapter 03
How we help
Intro → Diagnose → Craft → Practice → Land. A clear journey, not a vague “we’ll support you.” Every package maps to real Dutch tech hiring friction.
- 01Free intro — fit or we say so
- 02Diagnose ATS + search leaks
- 03Craft CV, LinkedIn, 30-day plan
- 04Practice Dutch-style interviews
- 05Land & negotiate with clarity
Packages
Pick your intensity
Career Launch Sprint
Get market-ready in weeks, not months of guessing.
€549
Book intro callInterview Domination
Walk into Dutch tech interviews like you already belong.
€849
Book intro callDutch Tech Placement
Full partnership until you land — craft, practice, accountability.
€1,890
Book intro callAlso: Partner Path €399 for dependent-visa partners.
Proof
“Pompina and TechExpat have provided me with invaluable support and guidance while navigating a foreign recruitment market. It can be challenging to adapt your applications to the expectations of a different country’s job market. Pompina took the time to give me both personal and professional feedback on my job search, as well as helping tailor my CV to reflect her advice in a practical way. I really appreciate the time and effort she invested, and I now feel I have a much clearer path towards progressing my career in the direction I want to take.”
More stories soon.
Founders
Built by people who moved too
Mario Dagrada
Co-founder
Engineer and tech lead in computational physics. Built careers across borders — now helps others do the same in Dutch tech.
Pompina Singh
Co-founder
Product Manager in Cybersecurity. Mentors internationals through CV rebuilds, interviews, and the quiet confidence gap.
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Free intro. No pitch theater — clear fit or we say so. Spots for coaching weeks are limited; the call is how we protect quality.