When will the salary be paid?
Your salary is weekly paid. This is included holiday allowance and extralegal holiday hours (together 10,5%).

What bank account do I need?
The agency does not dictate what account you should have, but we encourage you to set up a foreign currency account (this way you do not have to pay for currency exchange costs).

Does HOBIJ pay pension contributions?
Yes, after 6 months of work.

BONUS

• If you have worked at HOBIJ for 13 weeks without reporting sick; you get a bonus of € 100 net as a thank you for your hard work
• If you refer a friend you receive a bonus of € 100 net, per friend! Check the conditions here.

What are the accommodation conditions
There are different types of accommodation: houses, flats, employee hotels, bungalows, townhouses (depending on the specific company and job offer). The rooms are usually occupied by 2 to 3 people.

In the Netherlands it is forbidden to possess, sell or produce drugs. At HOBIJ we have a zero tolerance policy towards drugs. Be aware of the risk and the consequences. Would you like to know more about this subject? Read it on our government website. 
 
How do I get to work?
You can commute to work by bike or car from HOBIJ (depending on the distance to the workplace).

Is English language knowledge required?
Most offers require English at a minimum level of A2 / B1 (communicative level), unless the offer states otherwise.

Is it necessary to take out travel insurance to the Netherlands?
This is a voluntary option. You are insured from the first day of work.

Is it necessary to have a Health care insurance in the Netherlands?
Yes it is. If you do not have a health care insurance, HOBIJ will organise a health care insurance for you, with HollandZorg. The contribution for the health care insurance is deducted from your salary and you can see this on your salary slip. This already includes the discount that HOBIJ receives on this. 

What contract is HOBIJ signing in my home country and the Netherlands?
 The (preliminary) contract is regulated in your home country, while the employment contract is concluded locally in the Netherlands.
 
Does HOBIJ help you get a Sofi Social Number (BSN)?
Yes. Together with a HOBIJ employee, you will travel to a Dutch office to obtain this number. The agency also helps if you already have a BSN but no supporting document. In this case, a duplicate should be obtained (you bear the cost).
 
 

What will happen on the first day after my arrival in the Netherlands?
Everyone arrives at the HOBIJ office in the Netherlands, where all formalities are dealt with, including signing a contract, obtaining a social sofa number, etc. Then you are taken to your accommodation and informed of the date of commencement of work.
 
What time should I arrive at the HOBIJ office in the Netherlands?
The Dutch office is open from 8.30am to 5.30pm (Monday to Friday). Therefore, please always arrive in the morning on working days. In exceptional situations, individual arrival dates are agreed, both with the candidate and with the office in the Netherlands.
 
What time does the shift start and end?
Because each company has different departments that start and stop at different times, there are no standard start and stop times.
 
 

What is the minimum stay in the Netherlands?
The required availability is min. 6 months (unless the offer states otherwise).

Is it possible to work part-time / one shift / only on weekends?
The job offers and types of jobs are mostly full-time and require full availability and availability.

How long is the notice period?
Always give advance notice of your resignation plans, preferably 2-3 weeks in advance, so the agency can find a replacement to replace you. 

Read the full FAQ here.