Go Netherlands! A gender equal and diverse environment

  • Career Center
  • Le 3 juin 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 Alizée Carli from France has to say.

About Alizée:

  • Graduated from the Grande Ecole Master in Management programme in 2015
  • Currently working as: Engagement Manager - Client Development Advisor at McKinsey & Company in Amsterdam
  • Native language: French
  • Other languages spoken: English, Dutch
  • Level of Dutch: intermediate
  • Been living in the Netherlands: since 2016 when McKinsey transferred me from Houston to Amsterdam (I didn't speak a word of Dutch when I arrived)


Alizée's key message:
"My top three surprises are

  1. efficiency in many aspects of our life,
  2. male colleagues working part time and taking parental leave,
  3. a gender equal and diverse environment."

My biggest challenge
Only two come to mind: small talk in Dutch that you can't participate in and not understanding the retirement and pension systems!


My advice & top tips
The Netherlands has a vibrant job scene so you'll probably find something if you search hard enough. However, it may take time and you may not land your dream job right away. Look into the 30% tax ruling before making any decisions because you'll lose a lot of money if you don't get it. You will need to speak perfect English. For less qualified jobs you need to speak Dutch because the roles are typically less international. Presenteeism (i.e., staying at work for more hours than is required) doesn't exist and working part time is very common.

Quirky & cultural
Sport is an important part of our everyday life in the Netherlands. Biking to and from the office and using a bike in your everyday life is a real source of enjoyment. We also go surfing in summer, we do hot yoga in winter and indoor rock climbing.

And finally
Giving birth to my children in the Netherlands has been my most memorable experience to date! Delivering and raising kids here is so different; it is a truly transformative experience and something to consider when moving here. The Dutch approach to medicine and healthcare is totally different, with less medication and more natural processes.


 
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