THE NETHERLANDS:
SMALL COUNTRY, BIG OPPORTUNITIES
Okay, so the Dutch weather isn’t great. But if you’re looking for the ideal country to start your international career in, that’s the only downside to the Netherlands there is. Why? The Netherlands is home to many internationally renowned MBA and MSc study programs, and you’re practically guaranteed a suitable job upon graduation.
Many Dutch companies use English as their working language, but there’s a good chance your Dutch colleagues will be fluent in English anyway. What’s more, the Dutch visa system allows you a year to get your affairs in order after graduation, so you can continue to reap the benefits and securities the Netherlands has to offer.
Low unemployment, high quality of life
There’s very little unemployment in the Netherlands, the economy is stable and job seekers are spoiled for choice: here, you’ll find everything from multinationals to startups, from finance to retail, and from consultancy to tech. Businesses are lining up to hire highly educated international talents just like you. Add to that the excellent Dutch health care system, its reliable public transport, an international airport, and the fact that it’s currently seventh in the Quality of Life Rankings for mid-2019, and the message is clear: if you want to start a promising international career in Europe, the Netherlands is the place to be!
