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How do you create a personal development plan (PDP)?
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How do you create a personal development plan (PDP)?

Your personal development plan (PDP) outlines your development goals. Creating a PDP can be helpful when you want to make a plan at the start of your development journey. Such a plan includes, for example, what you’re already good at, what you want to achieve, and how you plan to achieve it. Create your own development plan here!
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7
October
2026
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Have you used a Doorzaam reimbursement? Share your story!

Have you worked on your health or personal development with the help of a grant from Doorzaam? If so, we’re looking for you! We’d love to hear your story about your experience with education, mental well-being, or financial assistance, for example.

16
September
2026
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Prinsjesdag 2026: What Does This Mean for You as a Temporary Worker?

Last Tuesday, September 15, was Prinsjesdag again. On this day, the government presented its plans for the coming year. But what does that mean for you as a temporary worker? We’ve listed a few points for you.

19
August
2026
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According to the UWV, these are the new high-potential occupations as of 2026

The job market is constantly changing. That's why the UWV publishes a new list of high-demand occupations every year—occupations where there are labor shortages and where you therefore have a good chance of finding a job.

22
July
2026
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Training

Would you like to work in construction? Here are your options

Do you enjoy working with your hands? Then a career in construction might be right for you. Whether you want to build, finish, or furnish homes and buildings, there are plenty of opportunities. And in construction, there’s always room to grow. Below is an overview of all the training programs and courses you can take.

8
July
2026
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Career

Need help with your personal development?

You’re eager to continue developing your career, but with so many options available, you’re not sure where to start. What kind of course is right for me? Do I see myself still doing my current job in the future? And how can I best prepare for the future? If you’re working as a temporary employee, you’re entitled to professional career counseling and a budget to support your professional development.

17
June
2026
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Looking for more job opportunities? Check out the most common career transitions in your field here

Are you seeing less work in your current profession? And are you considering a career change? Here you’ll find an overview of all “transition careers”—professions where there is currently little work available but from which you can move on to another profession using your current skills.

20
May
2026
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Are you interested in working in retail? Here are your options

Are you interested in working in a store or in online retail? Maybe behind the register at your favorite fashion brand? Or do you already have experience in this industry and want to take the next step in your career?

15
April
2026
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Are you interested in working in the hospitality industry? Check out the opportunities here.

Would you like to work in a café, as a chef, or perhaps at the front desk of a hotel? Or are you already working in the hospitality industry and looking to take the next step in your career? The hospitality sector is a very broad industry that includes restaurants, bars, and hotels. There are plenty of opportunities for career advancement. Here you’ll find an overview of all training programs and courses in the hospitality industry.

1
April
2026
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These are useful skills you can develop as a temporary worker

As a temporary worker, you often work in different locations, with new colleagues, and on a variety of tasks. That demands a lot from you, but it’s also what makes you unique! Temporary workers are highly flexible, quick learners, and easily adapt to working with colleagues! You might not realize it, but as a temporary worker, you often already have a strong foundation. And with a few targeted improvements, you can become even more valuable in the workplace.

18
March
2026
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Are you applying for reimbursement? Here’s what you need to keep in mind

When you apply for a reimbursement, we first check whether you are working as a temporary employee. That is why we always ask for your pay stub. Your pay stub shows that you have a temporary employment contract. This allows us to verify whether you are eligible for one of Doorzaam’s reimbursements. Please make sure you submit the correct pay stub.

11
March
2026
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What types of reimbursement are available to you?

You work as a temporary employee, but you would like to develop yourself further. Good for you! Maybe you already know what you want? Or perhaps you have no idea what suits you? Whatever your situation, Doorzaam is happy to help you.

18
February
2026
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Animation: the Opportunity Budget for temporary workers

Would you like to retrain or upgrade your skills for a profession with better job prospects? The Kansberoepbudget (Opportunity Profession Budget) can help you do just that. This allowance enables you to retrain or upgrade your skills for a promising profession. In our new animation, we explain exactly what the Kansberoepbudget entails and how you can use it.

4
February
2026
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Success Story

Watch: What compensation from Doorzaam means for these temporary workers

Read the personal stories of temporary workers here. Temporary workers who, with the help of Doorzaam's allowances, have taken steps in their work and development. In these stories, they explain what learning and growing means to them. Sometimes it's about new knowledge, sometimes it's about more self-confidence or new opportunities in the workplace. These are honest experiences from real life, which show that you can always continue to participate and look ahead. Meet our latest Doorzaam Heroes below and be inspired by their experiences and stories.

28
January
2026
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Working in industry: do you keep everything running smoothly?

In industry, everything revolves around processes that must run smoothly. Machines, production lines, and people work together to make products that we use every day. If one part stops, everything stops. As a temporary worker, you can play an important role in this. Whether you work as a production worker, operator, or technical employee, your efforts ensure that the work continues and everything runs smoothly. In this article, you can read about what working in industry entails, what positions are available, how you can advance your career, and how Doorzaam can help you do so.

7
January
2026
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How Thys took his career a step further thanks to Doorzaam

Thys is a temporary worker and has enjoyed working as a truck driver for many years. He had wanted to obtain his CE driver's license for trucks for a long time. Thanks to the allowances provided by Doorzaam, he was able to take a training course and obtain his CE driver's license. This allowed Thys to take new steps in his career. We rode along with Thys for a while to hear how he experiences his work and growth.

24
December
2025
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2025: Continuing to grow together as a temporary worker

In 2025, health, development, and safety were once again key priorities for temporary workers. On our website, we shared practical information, inspiring stories, and tips to help you in your work and beyond. From widely read articles to the personal stories of the new Doorzaam Heroes, we would like to look back on the past year with you. We conclude 2025 with a brief review.

17
December
2025
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With the compensation from Doorzaam, Tony grew to become a foreman.

Tony works as a temporary employee on a large renovation project in Zeist. Thanks to Doorzaam, he was given the opportunity to continue developing himself and expand his professional knowledge. With the help of Doorzaam's reimbursements, he took several courses, including a VCA course. This helped him improve both professionally and personally. We visited Tony at the construction site to see how the courses are helping him in practice.

26
November
2025
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How Frank can continue to participate with help from Doorzaam

Frank thought he was done learning. But thanks to Lone, he found new confidence to continue. After years of working in communications, he followed his childhood dream and became a bus driver. With the help of Doorzaam's allowances, he took a course in "Strategic Communication Consulting. We rode a piece of the bus with Frank to hear his story.

19
November
2025
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Working in logistics: indispensable and full of opportunities

Packages, products and materials: without logistics, nothing gets to its destination. Logistics is all about cooperation, planning and handling. Whether you work in a warehouse, at a distribution center or on the road with a truck; logistics is the beating heart of our economy. Would you like to work in a varied job where no two days are the same? Then read on and find out if logistics suits you.

12
November
2025
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How Diana increased her technical knowledge with the help of Doorzaam

Diana works as a temp in engineering after previously working in insurance. A totally different world. This made it more difficult for her to solve technical problems. Through Doorzaam's allowances, she was able to take a training course to increase her technical knowledge. We visited Diana to hear how she now applies the knowledge in the workplace.

29
October
2025
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Interview

An interview with temporary worker James. A refugee from Ukraine

Recently we visited James' workshop. James had to flee to the Netherlands because of the war in Ukraine. Before that he studied in Kiev for his master's degree, but he could not complete it. This left him without a diploma. He didn't feel like sitting still and soon found himself at sorting company RSC Schiphol. There, partly thanks to Doorzaam, he obtained an mbo certificate.

22
October
2025
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How Marcel continues to develop in large green space with the help of Doorzaam

Marcel works as a temporary employee in large green space. Via Doorzaam he got the chance to develop himself further! Thanks to our allowances he successfully completed the courses 'Nature conservation' and 'Working safely on the road'. We visited him at work to see how he successfully puts his courses into practice.

1
October
2025
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Here's how the Scholingsvoucher helps you get ahead

Do you want to get more out of yourself at work? Or do you want to take a new direction, but are not sure where to start? Good news: with the Scholingsvoucher, temporary workers receive an allowance of up to €500 to follow a training or course of their choice. This not only increases your knowledge, but also your self-confidence and your chances on the labor market. Our research last year shows that more and more temporary workers are using the Scholingsvoucher and that it really makes a difference.

24
September
2025
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The success story of Michael born deaf

Michael was born deaf. That means he can't hear anything or talk or read well. Yet he has always worked hard. At first, he worked for a long time at the social services, but he wanted to do something else.

10
September
2025
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Discover Doorzaam's free fees: here's what you can do

As a temporary worker, you may face a variety of challenges: you may work in different locations, with different colleagues and often at different times. But did you know that through Doorzaam you can make use of free allowances that support you in your work and in your daily life? With our allowances you can work on your development, your health, your financial peace and your career. Everything to improve your sustainable employability. The beauty of it all is that it costs you nothing and in fact gives you a lot. In this article you can read what benefits there are so you can make the best choice for what suits you.

4
September
2025
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What agency employees say about the Development Budget

You want to continue learning, get a degree or perhaps go in a completely different direction. How do you do that and how do you pay for it? A big question for many temporary workers. But the Development Budget of Doorzaam can help you with this. With this budget you can be reimbursed up to €2,500 for an education, training or coaching. In recent years many temporary workers have used the Development Budget and the results show: it works!

20
August
2025
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No degree? No problem. This way you can still continue your education

Don't have a degree? Then you're not the only one. Many people once started working without getting their degree. That's not a bad thing. But maybe you sometimes think, 'I'd like to learn something new. Can I do that without a degree?' Good news: yes, you can! Lone helps you do that.

13
August
2025
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Working in healthcare: something for you?

Are you caring, patient and do you enjoy working with people? Then a job in healthcare is just the thing for you. The healthcare industry - that's all the work in hospitals, nursing homes and home care - is meaningful and offers many opportunities for temporary workers. Whether you already have experience or haven't worked in healthcare before, there are many ways to get in. In this article you can read all about work in care, what training you can take and how Doorzaam can help you get started in care.

6
August
2025
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What can Lonesome do for you? See it in our videos

Clear explanations often help you get started faster. That is why Doorzaam has developed videos in which we explain what we can do for you as a temporary employee. Because a picture often says more than a thousand words. Our videos are specially made for you as a temporary worker and show in a simple and clear way what benefits there are and what they can give you. We also give tips on working safely and let the agency workers have their say. Curious what Loyal can do for you? Read on or watch the videos directly.

16
July
2025
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Develop your skills this summer with the Development Budget

Yesterday, July 15 was Youth Skills Day. A day dedicated to how important learning, growing and continuing to develop yourself is. Especially for young people working or starting out in the job market. Whether you work in a warehouse, in catering or on a construction site: your skills are valuable and you can continue to develop them.

9
July
2025
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These are the new opportunity occupations for which you can use the Opportunity Budget

Because the labor market is always changing, every year the UWV comes up with a new list of opportunity occupations for the year. This year 3 new opportunity professions have been added for which you can use the Kansberoepbudget. Want to know which professions these are? Then read on.

25
June
2025
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Continuing to develop yourself between jobs

Are you temporarily without an assignment or work? That can take some getting used to. But it can also offer opportunities! For example, to reflect on where you are now and where you want to work towards. See it as a moment to step back from your current situation and come back as a better version of yourself. How? Small steps often make a big difference. Below are three ways you can do that.

4
June
2025
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Training

Working in administration? These are the opportunities

The administrative department keeps an organization running. Administrative work is multifaceted with tasks ranging from data processing, to customer contact. As an administrative assistant, you are the support of all other departments within an organization. For people who prefer working behind a desk or diving into paperwork, the administrative sector offers plenty of opportunities.

14
May
2025
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How do you learn to communicate better?

Being able to speak well. "You either can or you can't." At least we don't agree with that. You can learn to communicate. And it is very important to be able to communicate well with your colleagues. As a temporary worker, you often work in different places with new colleagues and supervisors all the time.

23
April
2025
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Indispensable computer skills and how to learn them

Word, Excel and, recently, ChatGPT... We can't really avoid them in the workplace anymore. It can be difficult to navigate this constantly changing world. How do you keep up? And how can you make sure your skills are completely up-to-date so that you can work successfully?

26
March
2025
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Do you want to work in the green sector? Check out the opportunities here.

More and more working Dutch people want to switch to the green sector. For example as a gardener, landscaper, gardener or in a sector such as horticulture. Maybe you would like to make the switch and enjoy working with green. Or maybe you have just finished school and you see opportunities in this sector.

12
March
2025
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These professions are covered by the Opportunity Professional Budget

With the Kansberoepbudget you can retrain yourself for a promising profession. Doorzaam reimburses your training or course to a maximum of €1,500. But how do you know which profession falls under this budget? We explain it to you in this article!

5
March
2025
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What can you learn during Doorzaam's Storytelling Webinar?

On Thursday, April 17 at 19:00, Doorzaam is hosting the webinar Storytelling. During this webinar especially for temporary workers you will learn all about good communication and how to make your wishes regarding your work and your development clear.

26
February
2025
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Which fee is best for me?

Are you finding it difficult to decide which reimbursement from Loneys is best for you? Then we have something for you! The Lone Worker Quiz, which lets you know within a minute which reimbursement is best for you. Answer a few simple questions and you can get started right away!

15
February
2025
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How the Development Budget helped Henny realize her dream as a truck driver

Henny has dreamed of becoming a truck driver since childhood. While working as a temp, she finally gets the chance to make this dream come true thanks to Doorzaam's Development Budget.

15
January
2025
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Webinar: Storytelling, telling your story!

That may sound like something you only do at a party or in the pub, but nothing could be further from the truth. After all, stories play a major role in the workplace. Because working with pleasure and success starts with good communication. And that includes a good story!

12
November
2024
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Watch all of our webinars back here!

On this page you will find all of Doorzaam's webinars specifically for temporary workers. These webinars give you valuable information and advice on topics such as health, safety and development.

28
August
2024
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How you can improve your math, language, and computer skills.

Do you have trouble with the Dutch language, trouble with math or don't know how to use computers very well? Without reading, writing, math and digital skills, it can be difficult to do your job well.

21
August
2024
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From teaching to sports coaching: Bibian's story

Bibian worked in education for many years, but wanted to take a different step in her career. She wanted to do something with sports. Through the Development Budget, Bibian was able to retrain herself as a sports supervisor.

24
July
2024
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How the Dutch Language Budget helps temporary workers learn the language

Thanks to the Dutch Language Budget of Doorzaam, Aleksandra and Alla got the chance to learn the Dutch language. A language that is difficult for many foreign temporary workers to learn. Watch Aleksandra and Alla's story about how they learned the Dutch language here.

16
July
2024
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What is sustainable employability?

Sustainable employability means staying healthy, safe and having fun at work. Whether you have a short assignment or work for an employer for a longer period of time, it is important that your work remains enjoyable and that you have opportunities for advancement. But what exactly does this term "sustainable employability" mean? And what can you do to keep yourself sustainably employable?

11
July
2024
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Who is Doorzaam?

Discover Lone: your support for safe and healthy work. Have you ever heard of Lonesome? Do you know what we stand for and what we can do for you? Lone is there especially for you as a temporary worker. We were founded by employers and unions with a clear goal: making sure you can work healthy, safe and with pleasure. In addition, we offer support for your career, learning and money matters.

4
July
2024
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How the Development Budget helped Brian

The work life of Brian, a young temporary worker, took a different turn thanks to the support of Lonesome and their Development Budget. His story is an example of how targeted help can lead to a new and successful career.

2
July
2024
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Advancing within a company as a temporary employee

As a temporary employee, you may feel that you have fewer opportunities for advancement within a company than permanent employees. But that doesn't have to be true at all. In this article, we discuss how you can work on your career as a temporary worker and what steps you can take to grow.

27
June
2024
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Training

Taking BBL training as a temp: What do you need to know?

Are you working as a temporary worker and would like to continue learning without quitting your job? Then maybe hands-on learning suits you. Learning and working at the same time. Through a BBL training program.

13
June
2024
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A change in the life of temporary worker Frans

Frans wondered if he was still happy in his job. Was he still getting satisfaction from it? How was his health? And what about his finances? These questions only came up when things were not going so well. But how should he proceed?

6
June
2024
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What you need to know about your contract as a temporary worker

You are employed as a temporary worker. What does that mean for your pay and how do you know what you are entitled to? Where can you go for questions and who is responsible for checking your contract with your temporary employer?

28
May
2024
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What the Development Budget can do for your career - Judith

Judith had always thought that her academic title would open doors for her. "I thought that once I had that academic title, the world would open up to me and everyone would want me," Judith says. She had worked hard to go from mavo, havo, vwo to university. But reality proved otherwise. "It just wouldn't work out and I really did all kinds of things," she says.

16
May
2024
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Learning the Dutch language: Here's how you'll advance in your career with the Dutch Language Budget

For temporary workers and status holders who have language difficulties, it can be difficult to learn the Dutch language. It can then be difficult to make clear in everyday life and in your career how you feel about yourself, what you think or what you want.

7
May
2024
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How the Opportunity Budget can help you: The story of temporary worker Roel

Life can take unexpected turns, and sometimes this leads to unexpected opportunities. This happened to Roel, a temporary worker who worked in the hospitality industry for years, but suddenly had to look for a new direction due to the corona pandemic. Read more about how this budget helped Roel turn his career around and find his way into landscaping.

2
May
2024
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Patricia's journey to self-confidence and vitality

Patricia, a temporary employee at Waterschap Rivierenland, shares her experience about Doorzaam's Development Budget, which has positively changed her life. As a junior financial administrative assistant in Tiel, Patricia began her self-improvement journey with a focus on personal training designed to strengthen her vitality and increase her self-confidence.