Navigating life as an international student in a new country can be exciting, but also overwhelming. Between studying, building a social life and adapting to the Netherlands, managing your finances can quickly become challenging.
That’s where Brave Ones can help! We connect international students with flexible, English-speaking jobs, so you can earn money alongside your studies, gain valuable work experience and enjoy student life with greater financial stability.
You apply
On our website, you can find our open opportunities on your current city and you can apply to any that you fit the requirements.
But make sure you are located in NL, with a valid visa/BSN, and have a residence. At Brave Ones we provide work opportunities without housing.
Bo will contact you and our recruiter will schedule an Interview with you
Bo is our super smart AI Recruiter, she will send you a message on Whatsapp (make sure when you apply you add your Whatsapp number on your application!) and she will do some previous screening questions with you, just so we can know you better!
Now that we know more about you, our Recruiter will reach out for some final questions and schedule an interview with you. Our interviews are online and take around 30 minutes. Make sure to be prepared and ready, as this is an important step for us to know if you're a good candidate for the job!
Interview with the Company
Now that you had your interview with us and we gave the green light, it's time for the final step.
Your interview with the company you will be working for!
This time, you go to the place you will be working at and there you meet your future manager and more of the work you'll be doing, and if they think it's a match...
You're hired!
Send your Documents and wait for your first day!
You've been hired!
And now it's time for us to gather your documents and start the contract process so you can start as soon as possible! This is the easiest part for you, once you send everything we need you can just sit and relax while we do all the hard work for you!
That is okay - we got you covered! Join our Whatsapp Broadcast channel where we send first the new vacancies when they open. You can join the group specific to your city and get a notification once new vacancies open up!
You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.
Yes. If you’re from the EU/EEA or Switzerland, you can work freely in the Netherlands without a work permit. You can take on part-time jobs during your studies or work full-time if you choose.
Yes, but there are restrictions. As a non-EU student, you can either:
Work up to 16 hours per week during the academic year, or
Work full-time during June, July, and August
Your employer must apply for a work permit (TWV) on your behalf.
Yes. A BSN (Burger Service Nummer) is required to legally work in the Netherlands. You’ll receive it when you register with your local municipality.
Yes. We work with employers who understand the requirements for hiring non-EU students, including arranging work permits.
Not always. Many roles are entry-level and designed for students. What matters most is your motivation and availability.
There are two ways internationals can apply for English-speaking jobs via Brave Ones.
1. Apply for a job
If you see an open job, you are interested in on the Job listing page, you click on "Apply" and fill out your details.
No, all our job offers for international students and graduates do not require any knowledge of Dutch.
We do recommend starting to learn Dutch as soon as you can, as it increases your chances of getting a fulltime study-related job after graduation.
If there is a match, we will contact you regarding the vacancy applied for.
Yes, as an exchange student, you can also apply to our open jobs! However, your ability to work may depend on your visa type and the rules of your exchange program. In most cases, non-EU/EEA students need a work permit and are limited to a maximum of 16 hours per week during the semester or full-time during the summer.
