Jobs for starters and recent graduates
Just graduated or looking for your first job in the Netherlands? Carisly checks 2,141 Dutch employers every day, including junior, trainee and graduate roles. You apply directly with the employer, without a staffing or recruitment agency in between.
What to search for as a starter
- Junior: a regular role for people with little experience, often with a fixed mentor.
- Traineeship: a programme of one to three years with rotations across teams or assignments, often with training.
- Graduate: the English name for a traineeship or starter role, common at international employers.
- Starter or young professional: employers also use these words in the job title.
Stand out without much work experience
- Show what you did do: internship, thesis project, side job, board year or volunteering, with a concrete result.
- A clear one-page CV works best. The CV builder makes one that applicant tracking systems read well.
- Write a short letter per job about why this employer. Members write a tailored letter for every job and practise the interview for that role.
- Not sure which way to go? Take the career test to see which fields suit you, with real jobs.
Still studying?
Looking for an internship or a side job first? See internships, graduation internships and side jobs.
Browsing, filters and an email alert are free. With a subscription you see the employer and go straight to the job: week €6.99 and month €17.99 (subscriptions), lifetime €49.99 (one-time).
Where can I find jobs for starters?
On Carisly you can search for junior, trainee, graduate and starter roles at 2,141 Dutch employers, straight from their own websites.
What is the difference between a traineeship and a junior role?
A traineeship is a one- to three-year programme with rotating assignments and often training. A junior role is a regular job for people with little experience.
Can I apply without work experience?
Yes. For starter and junior roles employers mainly look at your education, internship, side job and motivation. Mention a concrete result from your internship or studies.
Is it free?
Browsing, filters and an email alert are free. To see the employer and the direct link you need a subscription, with a 14-day cooling-off period.