Job Coaching Sessions: Your Path to Career Confidence
"Truth be told, I might never have made it to the summit without Sherpa Tenzing. His strength, his spirit, and his knowledge of the mountain carried us both higher than I could have climbed alone."
Edmund Hillary about Sherpa Tenzing Norgay
(first climbers on Mountain Everest)
Welcome
Hi, I’m Akerke Makhanova, founder of Expats Career Consulting.
Navigating the job market as an expat can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. I’m here to help you build confidence, clarify your career goals, and land opportunities that truly align with your skills and values. Whether you’re seeking your first job in a new country or aimin g to grow your professional path, I offer tailored coaching to guide you every step of the way.
Let’s turn your journey into a professional success story.
Welcome, your next chapter starts here!
How can I help
Curious about how career coaching can support your goals? Let’s connect!
15 min
Already have a CV? I can help you professionally review, edit, and optimize it
1 hr
100 euroPreparing for an interview, how to answer questions from employers and HR + Game interview
1 hr
150 euro3 Video calls (Each call - 60 min), CV optimization, Linkedin optimization, Interview prep, Refferal
3 hr
350 euroFor corporate clients only. PM for details
1 hr
PM for the feeProfessional rewrite and strategic optimization of your LinkedIn profile to boost visibility
1 hr
120 euroDon't have time to make your CV? You are not sure where to start from? Relax. We’ll make it for you!
2 hr
120 euroOne CV is not enough? Do you want to apply to more than one role? We can make 2 types of CV for you!
4 hr
150 euroFor corporate clients only. PM for details
8 hr
PM for the fee
Hi, I am Akerke,
your Job Coach & Parner
I am a passionate advocate for expat professionals with a unique combination of personal experience and professional expertise.
As an expat myself, I understand firsthand the challenges international professionals face when moving to a new country. With a background in business development, project management, and job coaching, I am committed to helping expats overcome these challenges and achieve their professional goals.
My extensive experience, both in my home country - Kazakhstan, subsequently in Belgium, and in the Netherlands, makes me uniquely positioned to offer deep insights into the expat experience and effectively bridge the gap between international talent and Dutch employers.
Clients reviews
Though I was exploring opportunities in the Netherlands, I ultimately received an offer in Spain just a few weeks after working with her. Without her guidance and encouragement, I doubt the process would have moved so quickly or felt so empowering.
As a recent graduate from a Dutch university, I faced the harsh reality in finding a job in today’s competitive market. I can honestly say that the progress I made in just a few weeks with Akerke far exceeded everything I had been trying to do on my own for months.
There are many fresh graduates like me capable and motivated, but simply unsure of how to transition from university to the workforce. For those individuals, I highly recommend working with a professional like Akerke Makhanova. Her knowledge, patience, and personal approach make a real difference.
Akmaral Zhursinbayeva
As a newcomer to the Netherlands, navigating the local job market and adjusting to cultural expectations was an overwhelming experience.
Fortunately, I found the support I needed through Expats Career Consulting.
From our very first session, I felt immediately at ease. Akerke Makhanova demonstrated not only deep expertise in Dutch hiring practices, but also genuine empathy for the emotional and practical challenges that expats face
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Curious about how career coaching can support your goals? Let’s connect!
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Experts feedback
I have had the pleasure of guiding Akerke through several career coaching sessions, during which she has demonstrated an exceptional combination of talents, drive, and resilience.
Akerke's interpersonal skills are outstanding. She deeply cares for people, listens attentively, uses her intuition wisely, and deals with emotions with sensitivity and respect. Her style is a unique blend of empathy, creativity, and practicality, She is also highly skilled in training, teaching, motivating, and inspiring individuals and teams.
Sabine Havelaerts, Job Coach, Travvant
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