Go Netherlands! 3 words to describe the Netherlands: organised, straightforward and friendly

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.

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This week, discover what Fanny Beaumont-Perez from France has to say.

About Fanny:

• Graduated from the Grande Ecole Master in Management programme in 2007
• Currently working as: Head of Internships ot The Hotel Management School in Maastricht
• Native language: French
• Other languages spoken: English, Dutch, Spanish
• Level of Dutch: advanced
• Been living in the Netherlands: since 2016

Fanny's key message: "If I had just three words to describe the Netherlands, I would say organised, straightforward and friendly."

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My biggest challenge
When I first arrived, I had to get used to the directness of Dutch people and to the fact that they have no real sense of hierarchy.

My advice & top tips

• My main piece of advice is “just go for it”!
• Dutch people are very direct and are not afraid to speak their mind. They are also very organised and always thinking about the efficiency of processes.
• Living in the Netherlands is really nice; if you come here, you’ll be guaranteed a great quality of life!

Quirky & cultural
Dutch people may be perceived as "cold" people but on the contrary, they are very friendly and always find a good reason to celebrate something with colleagues, family and friends.

And finally
I think that the Dutch generally have a positive mind-set and outlook in life. If we compare them to the French for instance, they will see the glass more as half full rather than half empty.

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