Career coaching · Netherlands & worldwide

Build a career you love — in the Netherlands or wherever you land.

I'm Yana, a career coach with over 10 years living and working in the Netherlands. Whether you're figuring out what you actually want to do, switching paths, or job-hunting as an expat or newcomer here, I help you get clear and get hired. Every session is online, so we work together wherever you are.

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Yana OlefirCareer & integration coach
50+
People helped
10
Years in the NL
4.9★
Client rating
10+
Countries served

Coaching in

English Dutch Ukrainian
CV & LinkedInthat recruiters read
Remote sessions — work from anywhere
Personalised, never templated
NL specialist + international reach
Response within 24 hours

How I work with you

Two kinds of career support

Pick the one that matches where you are. If you're moving to the Netherlands, most people use both.

Available worldwide

Career coaching worldwide

Online career coaching for professionals anywhere — London, Kyiv, Dubai, New York. I help you sharpen your CV, prepare for interviews, and run a job search that gets replies.

  • CV & LinkedIn rewrite for any job market
  • Interview coaching & mock sessions (video call)
  • Job search strategy & personalised action plan
  • Career direction & positioning advice
  • Cover letter writing & application support
Get international support
NL specialist

Get a job in the Netherlands

For expats and newcomers building a career in the Netherlands. I know the Dutch job market, how recruiters in Amsterdam and Rotterdam read CVs, and what interviews here are really like.

  • CV & LinkedIn optimised for Dutch recruiters
  • Dutch workplace culture & communication coaching
  • BSN, DigiD, health insurance & admin guidance
  • Interview prep for Dutch hiring managers
  • Ongoing support through your integration
Get Netherlands support

Services

What I help you with

Every service runs online over video call. Most of my clients live outside the Netherlands, and that works fine.

Worldwide · NL specialist

CV & LinkedIn writing

I rewrite your CV and LinkedIn profile so recruiters actually read them. Dutch recruiters expect one format; international markets expect another. I write for the one you're applying to.

Worldwide

Interview coaching

Live mock interviews via video, personalised feedback, and clarity on what interviewers are really looking for — in any industry or country.

Worldwide

Job search strategy

A realistic, personalised plan — the right platforms, the right approach, the right timing. Stop applying blindly and start getting responses.

Worldwide

Cover letters & applications

Compelling, tailored cover letters that open doors. Application strategy for competitive roles, including how to follow up without being annoying.

NL specialist

NL integration support

BSN, DigiD, health insurance, housing, banking — the practical side of settling in the Netherlands, explained so nothing slips through the cracks.

Worldwide · NL specialist

Career direction & coaching

Not sure what to do next? I help you map your strengths, clarify your options, and build a credible path forward — whether you're changing careers or just stuck.

AI Career Finder

Not sure where
to start?

Answer 4 quick questions and get a personalised recommendation — which package fits you and what your next concrete steps should be.

Takes 2 minutes

4 questions about your situation and goals

Personalised advice

Works whether you're in NL or anywhere in the world

No commitment needed

Free to use — book a call when you're ready

Step 1 of 4

Where are you based and what's your situation?

Step 2 of 4

What is your professional background?

Step 3 of 4

What is your biggest challenge right now?

Step 4 of 4

What do you want to achieve in the next 3 months?

Analysing your answers…

Packages & pricing

Clear pricing,
no surprises

All packages are available remotely. NL-specific services include Dutch market expertise. Every package includes a free 20-minute intro call.

CV & LinkedIn

Profile rewrite

€79

one-time

  • Full CV rewrite for your target market
  • LinkedIn profile optimisation
  • Recruiter-focused language & structure
Get started
Most popular

Job Search Ready

CV, strategy & interview prep

€199

one-time

  • CV & LinkedIn optimisation
  • Job search strategy & action plan
  • Interview coaching session (60 min)
  • Cover letter template & guidance
Get started

Interview Coaching

For those already applying

€129

one-time

  • 2× mock interview sessions (video)
  • Detailed written feedback
  • Industry-specific question prep
Get started

Career Direction

Find what you want to do

€229

3 sessions

  • Map your strengths & what drives you
  • Clarify your options & a path forward
  • Single taster session available — just ask
Get started

NL Integration Support

Admin & daily life in NL

€50

one-time

  • EN/NL or UA/NL translation support
  • Help with emails, forms & messages
  • BSN, DigiD & daily life guidance
Get started
NL specialist

NL Career Package

Dutch market focused

€199

one-time

  • CV & LinkedIn for Dutch recruiters
  • Dutch interview prep & culture coaching
  • Job search strategy for NL market
  • Workplace communication tips
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Ongoing Support

Monthly retainer

€99

per month

  • Unlimited WhatsApp & email questions
  • Short check-ins whenever needed
  • Suitable for international or NL clients
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Best value

Full Integration

Career + NL settlement

€349

one-time

  • CV & LinkedIn + Dutch market strategy
  • Interview preparation & coaching
  • Integration support (BSN, DigiD etc.)
  • Follow-up support included
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Yana Olefir — VANTA Consulting
10+ years living & working in the Netherlands

About

I've walked the same road you're on now

Ten years ago I moved to the Netherlands — and I know exactly how overwhelming it feels. The CV expectations, the indirect communication style, the bureaucracy of BSN and DigiD, the Dutch directness in interviews.

Over the years I helped friends, colleagues, and newcomers through job applications, career transitions, and everyday integration challenges — both in the Netherlands and across Europe. That experience became the foundation of VANTA Consulting.

Today I work remotely with clients worldwide: expats moving to the Netherlands, professionals changing careers in their home country, and anyone who needs an honest outside perspective on their career.

Based in the Netherlands for 10+ years
Background in IT consulting & engineering
Fluent in English, Dutch and Ukrainian
Remote sessions — clients in 10+ countries
Founder — Yana Olefir

Client stories

What clients say

"My CV was rewritten completely and I immediately felt it was right for the Dutch market. I got three interview invitations within two weeks. Yana really understands how recruiters here think."

MK

Maria K.

Ukraine → Rotterdam

"I was job hunting from abroad and Yana helped me crack the UK market with a CV overhaul and two mock interviews. She's sharp, direct, and genuinely invested in your success."

TR

Tomas R.

Poland → London (remote session)

"Interview prep with Yana was a game changer. She helped me understand the Dutch communication style and gave me confidence I didn't have before. I got the job at my first real interview."

SR

Sofia R.

Spain → Utrecht

Guides

Career & integration know-how

Practical, no-fluff guides on building a career and a life in the Netherlands — written from ten years of doing it.

View all guides
CV & Applications

How to write a Dutch CV that gets interviews

The exact format Dutch recruiters expect, what to leave out, common mistakes, and a section-by-section breakdown.

Read the guide Interviews

Handling Dutch directness in a job interview

Why Dutch interviewers ask blunt questions — and how to answer with the honesty and confidence they're looking for.

Read the guide Job Search

Do you need to speak Dutch to work in the Netherlands?

The honest answer, which sectors hire in English, and how to position yourself when you're not fluent in Dutch.

Read the guide

Get in touch

Ready to take
the next step?

Book a free 20-minute intro call — no matter where you are in the world. All sessions are remote via video call.

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Remote sessions — clients worldwide
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