Hi international! Welcome at WRK.frl/

On WRK.frl/, international students, graduates, and professionals can find internships, (part-time) jobs, and assignments in Friesland. With the ‘International Welcome’ filter, users can easily see which companies are open to English-speaking and international talent. The platform encourages proactive contact: if a company looks interesting, just reach out. Additionally, WRK.frl/ offers tools like the Internship Board and Matchtool to help internationals find opportunities that align with their skills, interests, and preferred way of working.

Whether you’re about to start your studies or just moved here... Friesland offers you the space – literally and figuratively – to find out what you want. To gain experience, try things out, and take the next step in your career without getting lost in the crowd. It’s not just affordable living and shorter commutes. It’s also about finding employers who are genuinely interested in what you bring to the table.

Looking for an internship, graduation project, or your first real job? You’ll find plenty of opportunities right here. Friesland is home to ambitious companies and growing sectors. Curious what your options are? Scroll down and discover how to take the next step in Friesland – whether that’s an internship, your first job, or something in between.

First things first...

Good news! We’ve made it easier for you to find opportunities that match your background and language skills. With the ‘International Welcome’ filter on WRK.frl/, you can quickly see which companies in Friesland are open to hiring international talent.

These employers welcome students and professionals from different countries and are open to communication in English. Whether you’re looking for a (graduation) internship, a job, or even a practical assignment for your studies, these organisations are a great place to start.

Our best tip? Don’t wait for the perfect vacancy to appear. If a company looks interesting, just send them an email and introduce yourself. They might be more open to your profile than you think.

Welcome to Friesland!

Stavoren Kinderen Zwemmen In Fontein Zomer

Find your internship

Looking for a internship in Friesland? We’ve got you covered. You can connect directly with potential Frisian employers who are eager to work with students and graduates like you. These companies offer real learning opportunities, hands-on experience, and a chance to make a real contribution.

Find your internship here

Geboren en getogen in Sneek, heeft ze de afgelopen jaren veel tijd doorgebracht in Enschede voor haar studie Communicatiewetenschap aan de Universiteit Twente. Hoewel haar studie haar veel heeft gebracht, bleef het gevoel knagen dat Friesland haar ware thuis is. “In Enschede voelde ik me nooit echt helemaal op mijn plek,” vertelt Simone. “De mensen zijn aardig, maar Friesland heeft een sfeer die voor mij veel vertrouwd en warmer voelt.”

Ready for your first real job?

Maybe your graduation’s around the corner, and the big question is: what’s next? If you’re exploring your options outside the busy city or the Randstad bubble, Friesland might just surprise you. Here, you’ll find the same quality jobs you’d expect elsewhere in the Netherlands – in IT, healthcare, education, sustainability, business, and beyond. But without the sky-high rent or endless traffic jams. Whether you’re looking for a meaningful job, more space to live, or a better balance between work and life, Friesland offers all of it.

Curious about working in Friesland? Head over to WRK.frl/ to explore all current job openings. Want to be sure you find the right match? Use our Matchtool to discover companies that work the way you like.

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Let your values lead the way

Finding a job is one thing. Finding a workplace where you actually feel at home – that’s something else. That’s where our Matchtool comes in.

Instead of endlessly scrolling through vacancies, you can use the Matchtool to discover which organisations align with the way you like to work. Whether you prefer structure or flexibility, a small team or a larger company, hands-on or strategic – your preferences matter.

Answer a few simple questions about how you work best, what you value in a team or work environment, and what kind of company culture fits you. The Matchtool does the rest, showing you employers in Friesland who share your way of thinking.

No more guessing. Just smart matching – so you can start your career somewhere you truly belong.