IT mentoring plus programme

Finding a job with a refugee background can be challenging. For example, because you have a small professional network, know little about the Dutch labor market and job application procedures, or find it difficult to meet employers. To overcome these challenges, NN Group and the Refugee Talent Hub are offering this mentoring program to you. There is limited space, so register quickly for the IT Mentoring Plus Programme!

About NN Group

NN Group is an international financial services company, active in 11 countries, with a strong presence in a number of European countries and Japan. Our roots lie in the Netherlands, with a rich history that stretches back over 175 years.
With 16,000 employees, NN provides retirement services, pensions, insurance, banking and investments to approximately 19 million customers. NN Group includes Nationale-Nederlanden, NN, ABN AMRO Insurance, Movir, AZL, BeFrank, OHRA and Woonnu.

What does the mentor programme involve?

Over the course of 5 months, you'll receive support from a mentor at NN. Together with your mentor, you'll learn about steps you can take to find a job in the Netherlands. By the end of the programme, you and your mentor will have worked on: 

• Creating a strong CV
• Building a LinkedIn profile
• Crafting a brief self-introduction (pitch)
• Writing a compelling cover letter
• Practising job interviews
• Expanding your professional network
• Understanding the Dutch job market
• Learning about Intercultural communication 
• Gaining knowledge on essential IT programmes and processes at NN

After active participation, you will receive a certificate at the end of the programme.

During the mentor programme, your mentor will share their knowledge, skills, and network with you. But your mentor can also learn a lot from you! You'll also meet other participants and learn more about working and about NN.

You'll talk with your mentor about once a week for 5 months. During these conversations, you'll work on your professional development which will increase both your confidence and your skills to find suitable work in the Netherlands. You'll also participate in events and online meetings with other mentors and mentees. Please realise that this programme is not a full-time training; nor does it give you a guarantee to find a job.  

What do we expect from you?

• You have a refugee background.
• You have affinity with IT and would like to hear more about IT within NN.
• You're actively looking for work; preferably within IT, and want assistance.
• You participate in both online and live events (see Important Dates).
• Starting from September 10, 2024, you can meet with your mentor once a week, either in person or online, for 5 months.
• You speak English proficiently since the live sessions of the programme will be hosted in the English language.
• Your CV is in our database.
• You're enthusiastic and motivated to make the most of the IT mentor programme.
• You have access to a computer with internet and a camera for video calls.

 Important Dates

• Kick-off (live*)
  September 10, 2024, 10.00 am – 1.00 pm
• First check-in (online) 
  October 3, 2024, 10.00 am – 11.00 am
• Workshop: Feedback and Intercultural Differences (live*) 
  October 17, 2024, 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
• Second check-in (online) 
  November 14, 2024, 10.30 am – 11.30 am
• Workshop: Job Application Skills (live*)
  November 28, 2024, 1.00 pm – 5.00 pm
• Workshop: NN IT Landscape (live*)
  January 14, 2025, 1.00 pm – 5.00 pm
• Third check-in (online)
  January 21, 2025, 10.00 am – 11.00 am
• Closing Event (live*)
  February 20, 2025, 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm

*Live events will be held in The Hague. Travel expenses will be reimbursed, but only if incurred on the day of the event. Please read our travel reimbursement policy carefully.

How do I sign up?

Want to learn how to present yourself well in job interviews? Want to expand your professional network? Then sign up for the new NN mentor programme!

 Sign up quickly for this programme and make sure that your CV is in our database. The deadline to sign up is 5 August 2024. If selected, we expect you to attend both online and live events (see Important Dates). Also we ask you to carefully look at our no show policy.

If you have any questions about the programme, contact us at info@refugeetalenthub.com. We hope you'll take advantage of this great opportunity for your professional development!