Go Netherlands! When you work in shipping & have Greek origins, Rotterdam is the right place to be
- Career Center
- Le 8 juillet 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 Georgandelis from France has to say.
About Nicolas:
- Graduated from the Grande Ecole Master in Management programme in 2004
- Currently working as: Senior Charterer at Tata Steel Europe in Rotterdam
- Native language: French
- Other languages spoken: Greek, German, English
- Level of Dutch: good
- Been living in the Netherlands: since 2015
Nicolas' key message: “When you work in shipping and have Greek origins, Rotterdam is the right place to be!"
My biggest challenge
I left France nearly 20 years ago and have worked all around the world. The cities choose me rather than the other way round because in my field, shipping, the opportunities are geographically very concentrated.
My advice & top tips
Make sure you have an online job search strategy, as this is where you will find the opportunities, especially if you have a specialised profile. I went to work in Dubai following an interview on Skype and I found my current role at Tata Steel via LinkedIn. Look for cities/countries that are well-known hubs for your targeted field of work. Be prepared to work in a highly international environment.
Quirky & cultural
Negotiation is quite an experience in the Netherlands. As in other aspects of professional life, the Dutch say what they think and will expect you to do the same. In a negotiation, the Dutch will want to hear concrete facts, hard data and statistics. A direct approach is very acceptable, and you need to be able to say no rather than skirt around the subject. However, it is acceptable to have diverging opinions. There are fewer rules and less business etiquette but there is an expectation that you will stick to them.
And finally
I’m married with a young daughter. When I think about her future, I’m tempted to plan on returning to France one day; we’ll see!
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