Open Dutch Doors
Open Dutch Doors is a career and settling in services company that helps highly educated internationals find interesting work in the Netherlands and that connects them to Dutch employers that want to find and keep talented employees.
Finding a job can be a great way to become part of Dutch society and to feel you belong. But where do you start … and what are the written and unwritten rules of applying for work in The Netherlands?
My name is Sandrine de Goede and I am the founder of Open Dutch Doors. I am a Dutch citizen with over 20 years of work experience in various industries in the Netherlands. Also, I have lived abroad just like you and know what it’s like to be somewhere you don’t know anyone and don’t have a network yet.
Open Dutch Doors is a career and settling in services company that helps highly educated internationals find interesting work in the Netherlands and that connects them to Dutch employers that want to find and keep talented employees.
The career services include activities such as “Dutchifying” your CV and LinkedIn profile, learning where to look for work and building a relevant network. You will be given a jump start by using Sandrine’s network.
In addition to these services, my settling in services help you navigate daily life and give clarity on all kids-related topics such as care in case of pregnancy, schools, nurseries, after-school care (BSO) and hobbies
Open Dutch Doors has proven successful in helping different groups of highly skilled internationals:
- Partners of expats (“trailblazers”)
- Expats that are ready for their next career step and would like to stay in the Netherlands
- Orientation year students
Customer Reviews
Aleksandra Kubiak-Bailey, Project Manager at DSM Biomedical: "My current academic career has been coming to an end and I found myself craving for a change. However, like many expats, I was a little bit lost and didn’t know how to start. Sandrine provided me with professional, motivating, and friendly guidance to find my feet during “job hunting”. Her documents were very well made and organised, with practical tips and all-you need to know information. Most of all, I have found Sandrine’s positivity and approachable and empathetic manner very comforting. She gave me a confidence boost, and allowed me to see skills and qualities which I wasn’t sure I had. If there is any service in the Netherlands that combines comprehensive knowledge of a job market, and guidance for proficient preparation on how to find suitable role – it must be Open Dutch Doors."
Margot Rameckers-Segers, HR manager United World College Maastricht: "I have started working with Sandrine as I want to improve our staff retention. Sandrine supports spouses of our staff members in finding a job in the Netherlands. Even though we have only just started working together, I am already happy with the result so far! Having been an expat herself, she can relate to being new to a country and having difficulty in finding one's way around in a different job market. She is a good addition to our HR benefits for staff. I fully recommend her to other HR professionals as well."
