

Beyond the CV: Closing the Visibility Gap for International Professionals
Beyond the CV: Closing the Visibility Gap for International Professionals
A practical workshop for internationals
In-person workshop | Small group | Free
Date: Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Time: 17:00–18:30 (CEST) + optional 30 min after
Location: Z Building, Leeuwarden
Facilitator: Ben Brink, Flux Forward
In collaboration with: Inqubator Leeuwarden
About this session
Many international professionals are capable, experienced, and motivated. But when it comes to finding work in the Netherlands, something doesn’t always translate.
Applications don’t lead to interviews.
Conversations don’t move forward.
Feedback stays vague or doesn’t come at all.
This is what we call the visibility gap.
It’s not about having more skills. It’s about how your experience is understood in a different context.
This session is practical and focused. We will actively work on your profile during the session.
What to expect
• Small group (max. 15 people)
• Short explanations + practical exercises
• Work directly on your CV or LinkedIn
• Real examples and live rewriting
What we will work on
• Where your profile is unclear or too generic
• Translating international experience into local relevance
• Rewriting key parts of your CV or LinkedIn
• Making your value easier to understand at a glance
Who this is for
• Internationals currently looking for work in the Netherlands
• People applying but not getting interviews
• Professionals who feel their experience is not coming across clearly
Practical details
Session: 90 minutes
Optional: Stay for 30 minutes after for questions & informal conversation
Language: English
Preparation: Bring your CV or LinkedIn profile
Participation: Free (limited spots)
About Flux Forward
Flux Forward creates structured spaces where internationals can step back, reflect, and move forward with more clarity in the Dutch context.