Refugee Talent Hub and Shell are jointly organizing a soft skills training in The Hague on November 27 to help refugees succeed in the Dutch labor market. Participants will receive practical guidance on identifying their strengths, creating a striking CV, networking effectively, and improving their job application skills through practice sessions. The workshop is tailored for people with a background in or interest in fields such as engineering, IT, data science, chemistry, energy, sustainability, or finance.

We are thrilled to announce a Soft Skills Training workshop co-organised with our partner Shell on 27 November in The Hague. Learn what your strengths are, how to build them into a strong CV, present yourself confidently, and practice interview skills. This session is focused on strengthening your job application skills and improving your professional presence in the Dutch job market. Don’t miss this opportunity; sign up now, as spots are limited.

What does the workshop involve?
During this live session, Shell and Refugee Talent Hub will offer practical tips and guidance to improve your job application and networking skills. The workshop includes:

• Tips on how to identify and highlight your strengths, based on your own Strengthscope® assessment, and showcase these in a compelling pitch.
• Guidance in creating a strong CV that stands out in the Dutch labor market
• Practical experience in building connections and growing your professional network.
• An opportunity to practice your interview skills by taking part in mock competency-based interviews.
• Insights on how recruiters evaluate interview answers.

This workshop is strictly an educational and networking initiative and does not form part of a recruitment or job application process. Shell is not actively recruiting at this moment. Participation in this event does not guarantee employment, constitute a job offer, or imply any promise of a future position with Shell.

About Shell
As one of the world’s leading energy companies, Shell has an important role to play in the energy system of today and tomorrow. The energy transition is not only about technology and infrastructure, but also about the people and skills needed to make it happen. That is why Shell Netherlands, with the Shell Impact Fund, focuses on skills development and improving access to opportunities in the labour market. Together with Refugee Talent Hub, we support refugee talent through workshops that build practical skills, strengthen confidence, and help participants navigate the Dutch job market independently to ensure talent finds their way in the technical sector.

What do we expect from you?

• You are in the asylum process, have a valid residence permit, or have received temporary EU protection (such as for Ukrainians).
• You are motivated to enhance your career prospects in the Dutch labor market; preferably, you are currently actively looking for a job.
• You have an educational background or professional experience in the following fields: such as engineering, IT, data science, chemistry, energy, sustainability, or finance.
• You can attend the live session on 27 November, from 10:00 to 16:30 in The  Hague.
• Your English is at a sufficient level (at least B1) to participate in the workshop actively. There is a possibility to practise your Dutch during the networking event with Shell colleagues, if that is your preference.
• You are able to complete a Strengthscope® test to find your strengths on your own computer during the period 18 November to 26 November.

Are you interested in this workshop and do you meet the requirements?

• Register quickly for the Soft Skills training Workshop. You can register until 13 November.
• Please note that your resume has been added.
• You will hear on 18 November at the latest whether you are invited to the Workshop on 27 November.
• If you are selected, we will ask you to complete a Strengthscope® test to find your strengths before 27 November. This test will be offered to you for free by Shell and will be discussed with you during the workshop. You will only have to share the Strengthscope® findings that you are comfortable discussing. 

Travel expenses (public transport or own car) will be reimbursed, but please note that only the costs incurred on the day itself for transportation from your home to the activity and back will be covered. Please read our travel reimbursement policy carefully.

If selected, we expect you to attend. Please look carefully at our no-show policy. 

If we need additional information, we can ask you to fill out a Google Form or contact you by phone.

Please note: Spots are limited to 40 participants, and registration may close early!