As a woman with a refugee background boosting your career in the Netherlands can be challenges. You may have a small professional network or you are not yet familiar with the Dutch labor market and hiring procedures. Additionally, women remain underrepresented on the Dutch labor market. To overcome these challenges PepsiCo - together with Refugee Talent Hub and Tent Partnership for Refugees – is offering co-organizing this mentor program.
For this program we are looking for female candidates with a refugee background. Interested to join? Check the requirements and sign up! Please note there is limited space and registration may be closed prior to the deadline.
About the Women Mentoring Program
In this program, you will be matched with a professional from PepsiCo who will support you to boost your professional career in the Netherlands. This program will focus on the specific opportunities and challenges that female professionals may encounter in their work. As a mentee in the program, you will receive one-on-one guidance and support from a mentor from PepsiCo in multiple ways, including:
Setting career goals and formulating concrete next steps for your career during the 8 months of the mentor program;
Creating/improving your CV;
Creating a professional LinkedIn page to present yourself better on the Dutch labor market;
Preparing for future job interviews by practicing interview questions and discussing how to follow up;
Enhancing networking skills and learning how to identify opportunities to grow your network;
On the one hand, your mentor will share his/her knowledge, skills, and professional network with you. On the other hand, your mentor can also learn a lot from you! During the physical meetings and online check-ins, you will learn more about each other, work in general, and PepsiCo in particular.
About PepsiCo
We are PepsiCo, a global food and beverage manufacturer operating in more than 200 countries around the world. Our product portfolio includes a wide range of foods and beverages, including iconic brands such as Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream.
At PepsiCo, we strive to build a workplace as diverse as the smiles we create. In 2022, we made a commitment to hire at least 30 refugees in Benelux over the next 5 years in either professional positions, internships or production roles to build a better representation of the society.
To achieve our ambition, we joined forces with Tent, and launched a multi-year initiative: Refugee Women Mentorship program. The first two waves of the program were a big success and we look forward to starting wave 3 soon!
What are we looking for?
You identify as a woman;
You have a refugee background;
You would like to increase your chances on the labor market;
You are present during the online and live events (see Important dates);
From November on, you can meet once every week with your mentor, either in-person or online over the course of 8 months;
Must: your English is at a sufficient level to participate in this mentor program;
You are enthusiastic and motivated to get the most out of the mentor program;
You have access to a device (with camera) and internet for online sessions;
Important dates
Kick-off (live*): Tuesday, 7 November 2023 at (Utrecht Office);
First check-in (online): Tuesday, 12th of December 2023, from 14 till 15 o'clock;
Second check-in (online): Tuesday, 16th of January 2024, from 14 till 15 o'clock;
Half a day in the office: Somewhere in February (discuss with mentor);
Third check-in (online): Tuesday, 19th of March 2024, from 14 till 15 o'clock;
Plant Tour Zaandam (live*): Between April 16, 17 or 18, 2024;
Closing event (live*): Thursday, 6th of June 2024 at (Utrecht Office);
*The live meetings will take place at PepsiCo and travel expenses will be compensated.
How do I register?
So, are you unsure which next steps to take in your career? Are you interested in learning how to get the most out of job interviews? Do you want to expand your professional network and get in touch with the right people? Then sign up for the new PepsiCo Women Mentor Program!
Please make sure that your CV has been uploaded;
If you are selected, we expect you to be present during the online and live events (see Important dates);
The registration deadline is on the 12th of October 2023.
If you have any questions about the program, you can contact us at info@refugeetalenthub.com. We hope that you will take advantage of this wonderful professional development opportunity!