This interactive session is designed especially for candidates with a refugee background who want to strengthen their professional presence on LinkedIn, explore new career opportunities, and take their next steps in the Dutch labour market.

During this interactive and in-person workshop, experts from LinkedIn and Refugee Talent Hub will guide you through the essentials of building a strong LinkedIn profile and using the platform strategically to boost your career opportunities. After the workshop, participants will receive personal guidance from ABN Amro coaches to help put what you’ve learned into practice.

About LinkedIn

Founded in 2003, LinkedIn connects the world's professionals to make them more productive and successful. With more than 1 billion members in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide, LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network. The vision of LinkedIn is to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. The mission of LinkedIn is simple: connect the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful. Today, LinkedIn leads a diversified business with revenues from membership subscriptions,advertising sales and recruitment solutions. In December 2016, Microsoft completed its acquisition of LinkedIn, bringing together the world's leading professional cloud and the world’s leading professional network.

About ABN AMRO

ABN AMRO is one of the largest banks in the Netherlands. The bank serves clients across various sectors, including retail, private banking, and corporate banking. The bank operates internationally with a focus on Northwest Europe. In the Netherlands, ABN AMRO offers a wide range of services and products through various channels, such as Mobile Banking and Online Banking. Putting the client's interests first is ABN AMRO's top priority. Thanks to our central position in society, we're looking more closely at important topics like diversity and inclusion every day. We not only see great opportunities in this area, we also believe we should be engaged in it. By bringing diversity and inclusion together, we contribute to the world around us. Now, and for generations to come.

What to expect:

• Practical tips to create a strong LinkedIn profile, highlight your skills, and build your professional brand;
• Insights on growing your network, finding the right connections, and increasing your visibility in the Dutch job market and with recruiters;
• A Q&A session with LinkedIn experts on professional networking and job searching;
• Personal guidance by coaches of ABN Amro;
• A free one-year LinkedIn Premium membership for all participants.

Important:
There are only 40 places available, so don’t wait too long — register now to secure your spot! Once we receive your application, we will send you a Google-form with additional questions before making a selection. If you are selected, we expect you to attend this online event. Therefore, we ask that you review our no-show policy in advance.

Requirements:

• You have a refugee background and are motivated to enhance your career prospects in the Dutch labour market;
• You preferably have a laptop (or smartphone);
• You already have a (basic) LinkedIn profile;
• Your English is at such a level that you can have in-depth conversations about your professional skills, experience and ambitions (B2 level).

Date and Time: November 20, 2025 at 09:45 - 13:30 hours

Location: Amsterdam

Registration Deadline: November 3rd at 17:00 hrs. 

Be quick—spots are limited, and registration may close earlier if we receive many applications.

If you have any questions about the workshop, feel free to contact us at info@refugeetalenthub.com.

We look forward to seeing you at this inspiring session.