Go Netherlands! Be bold and very direct, the Dutch will like you for it!
- Career Center
- Le 30 septembre 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 Pandora Marfisi from France has to say.
About Pandora:
- Graduated from the MS SDIDAM (SMED) programme in 2017
- Founder of Epionea Agency in Utrecht
- Native language: French
- Other languages spoken: English, Spanish
- Level of Dutch: intermediate
- Been living in the Netherlands: since 2018
Pandora's key message: “Be bold and very direct, the Dutch will like you for it!"
My biggest challenge
I founded my company, a communications agency, over three years ago with the aim of making a positive impact on people and the planet.
My biggest challenge in the coming years is to stay in the Netherlands and grow my business.
My advice & top tips
Find out as much as you can about the Netherlands beforehand. Be aware that as an intern, you most probably won’t be paid, but once you have graduated, the salaries are really nice!
Quirky & cultural
The workplace in the Netherlands is a good place to be. There are many career opportunities, women are treated equally, the working hours are nice (nicer than in France!), meetings are generally well structured, and the agenda is usually followed.
And finally
I highly recommend the iamexpat.nl website that deals with (almost) everything you need to know about the Netherlands, from careers to housing, healthcare consumer rights, taxation and more!
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