Women Mentoring Program for Finance/Administration Professionals

Kickstart your career in the Netherlands with the EY Women Mentoring Program, in partnership with Refugee Talent Hub. Over six months, you'll receive guidance from an EY mentor to improve your CV, LinkedIn profile, interview skills, and professional network. Designed for women with a refugee background, this program will help you navigate the Dutch job market. Limited spots available—sign up now!

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 EY and Refugee Talent Hub are organizing this mentor program for you. There are only a few spots available, so sign up quickly for the EY mentor program!

What does the mentor program involve?

Over the course of almost 5 months, you'll receive support from a mentor at EY. Together with your mentor, you'll learn about steps you can take to find a job in the Netherlands. By the end of the program, 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
• Practicing job interviews
• Expanding your professional network
• Understanding the Dutch job market

You will receive a certificate at the end of the program, if you have actively participated. 

During the mentor program, 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 EY.

The mentor program is not full-time training; nor does it give you a guarantee to find a job EY. You'll talk with your mentor about once a week for about 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. 

About EY

EY is a worldwide organization providing Assurance, Consulting, Strategy and Transactions, and Tax services that help solve their client's toughest challenges and build a better working world. Through their four service lines EY helps their clients capitalize on transformative opportunities. EY also helps them fulfill regulatory requirements, keep investors informed, and meet the needs of all of their stakeholders. And in a fast-changing world, EY gives them the support they need to be effective today, and create long-term value for tomorrow.

Women still remain underrepresented in the Dutch labour market. About half of the women in the Netherlands are not financially independent. That percentage is even higher for women with a refugee background. A large number of these women would like to work, but sometimes it is not easy to make this possible. That is why EY is offering a mentor program for talented women with a refugee background.

What do we expect from you?

• You have a refugee background.
• You're actively looking for work and want assistance.
• You participate in both online and live events (see Important Dates).
• Starting from 03-07-2024, you can meet with your mentor once a week, either in person or online, for 5 months.
• You speak Dutch or English proficiently.
• Your CV is in our database.
• You're enthusiastic and motivated to make the most of the mentor program.
• You have access to a computer with internet and a camera for video calls.

Important Dates

Kick-off (live in Amsterdam*): 03-07-2024

First check-in (online): 28-08-2024

Job application skills (live*): 18-09-2024

Second check-in (online) : 23-10-2024

Closing Event (live in Rotterdam*): 27-11-2024

*Live events will be held at the EY locations in Amsterdam and Rotterdam. 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 EY women mentor program!

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 program, contact us at info@refugeetalenthub.com. We hope you'll take advantage of this great opportunity for professional development!