Go Netherlands! Speaking Dutch is a plus, but you can live your life without it

  • Career Center
  • Le 19 août 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 Nicolas Jouliou​ from France has to say.

About Nicolas:

  • Graduated from the Grande Ecole Master in Management & MSc SCPM programmes in 2019
  • Currently working as Demand Planner at Reckitt in Amsterdam
  • Native language: French
  • Other languages spoken: English
  • Level of Dutch: beginner
  • Been living in the Netherlands: since August 2019


Nicolas' key message: “Speaking Dutch is a plus, but you can live your life without it."


My biggest challenge
Having said that you can get away with not speaking Dutch, my biggest challenge to date has been getting to grips with administrative and taxation issues in the Dutch language. Finding a flat was also a struggle – accommodation in the Netherlands is hard to come by.

My advice & top tips
Even though you can get by in the Netherlands with just speaking English, learning some basic Dutch would be an added bonus. Dutch government can be a stickler for the rules so be sure to complete all the tasks within the given time period.

Quirky & cultural
The Dutch are known for being very direct. When coming To the Netherlands you will find your colleagues to be very straight talkers with you, so be ready for this!

And finally
The Netherlands is a fantastic country, open-minded with a good work-life balance. You won’t regret coming here!




 
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