Introduction
Finding a job can be tough. You might not know many people, have little knowledge about how things work in the Netherlands, or find it hard to meet employers. That's why NN Group and Refugee Talent Hub are organising this mentor programme. There are only a few spots available, so sign up quickly for the NN mentor 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 4 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
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 4 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 11, 2025, you can meet with your mentor once a week, either in person or online.
- You speak English proficiently since the live sessions of the programme will be hosted in the English language.
- 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 11, 2025, 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm - First check-in (online)
October 17, 2025, 10.00 am – 11.00 pm - Workshop: Job Application Skills (live*)
October 14, 2025, 9.30 am – 2.00 pm - Second check-in (online)
November 24, 2025, 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm - Closing Event (live*)
January 15, 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?
Not sure what your next career step should be? 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!
The deadline to sign up is 13 August 2025. 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!