Go Netherlands! I’ve been in the Netherlands for 10 years and I’ve loved every day
- Career Center
- Le 15 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 Rajasunath Gondi from India has to say.
About Rajasunath:
- Graduated from the MSc SCPM programme in 2011
- Currently working as: Senior Director, Integrated Supply Chain at Philips in Eindhoven
- Native language: Telugu
- Other languages spoken: English
- Level of Dutch: beginner level at a stretch
- Been living in the Netherlands since May 2011
Rajasunath's key message: “I’ve been in the Netherlands for 10 years. I’ve loved every day of it and continue to enjoy it."
My biggest challenge
The Dutch penchant for open dialogues inside companies does slow down the speed of decision making. Understanding and navigating this is key to ensuring the customer is better served and that we stay ahead of the competition.
My advice & top tips
Be passionate and embrace opportunities! The Netherlands is a great country to live in and advance your career. The Dutch are very open to ideas and love discussions; all inputs are equally valued. A word of warning, however: make sure you have a reliable wake-up call in the mornings, as the Dutch are early office birds. Again, on the subject of time, make sure that you know the calendar for your application process because being late is a cultural faux pas.
Quirky & cultural
The best thing I have discovered so far about life in the Netherlands is the Dutch attitude to internationals and the feeling that we are all treated equally. I have also discovered that, despite their reputation for being direct and even undiplomatic, the Dutch are not at all like that. Yes, they prefer to come straight to the point, but this can be refreshing!
And finally
The Netherlands has a fantastic public transport system and easy intercity links which makes it easier to reach different areas in this small country.
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