Go Netherlands! The Netherlands is a super safe place to live

  • Career Center
  • Le 22 avril 2022

Audencia's Career Center and Alumni teams are delighted to to bring you “Go Netherlands!”, the guide to working in the Netherlands.

Following the success of the guide to working in France for internationals, this new edition focuses on a country that is a destination of choice for Audencians. Members of its thriving community of students and alumni say they choose the Netherlands for its economic stability, work-hard-play-hard lifestyle, multiculturalism and for being a country where English is often the working language.

“Go Netherlands!” is a valuable resource for students considering a career in the Netherlands after their studies. Starting with HR professionals’ top tips and debunking the myths and realities of the workplace, Go Netherlands! also showcases the experiences of more than 20 alumni who have aced the challenge of finding a job and settling in the Netherlands.


This week, discover what Aanchal Agarwal from India has to say.

About Aanchal:

  • Graduated from the MSc IM programme in 2021
  • Currently working as: Project Management Officer at Siemens in The Hague
  • Native language: Hindi
  • Other languages spoken: English, French
  • Level of Dutch: beginner
  • Been living in the Netherlands: since July 2021


Aanchal's key message: “The Netherlands is a super safe place to live.”


My biggest challenge
Understanding cultural differences! The Dutch are more straightforward, and it took me a little time to comprehend that.
However, the Dutch are supportive and helpful and believe that everyone should have the opportunity to develop and grow. I like the work environment here and I find my learning curve is indeed improving.

My advice & top tips
Be confident in what you can offer a company. Read up on the country, its rules and culture before the interview. Language is not a huge barrier when working in the Netherlands as most people speak English, making it easy for internationals to fit in. I recommend the following websites:


Quirky & cultural
My most memorable experience to date was a 2-day office trip celebrating successful projects. Due to Covid, it was mainly online but I had the opportunity to meet all the members of my team and interact with them.
I also enjoyed Dutch food, Dutch party and Dutch games.

And finally
The Netherlands is a diverse, mesmerising and fun place to live!




 
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