Interview with Expert Partner Open Dutch Doors
Each month we give one of our Expert partners the floor to introduce themselves and their services so you can ensure you and your employees are getting the most out of life in the Maastricht Region. This time we interviewed Sandrine de Goede founder of Open Dutch Doors.
'My name is Sandrine de Goede. Originally from Rotterdam but I have been living with my family in Maastricht for the past 8 years already. I am the founder of 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.'
How has your organisation been involved in Expat Centre Maastricht Region events or projects?
'I work together with the Expat Centre to keep all international labour issues high on the agenda. Not only the expat who has gotten employment at a local organisation, but also the accompanying partner or international graduates that would like to stay in the region. '
How can your organisation add value to the lives of expats / internationals in the Maastricht Region?
'Open Dutch Doors helps internationals to find work in the Netherlands. They are empowered to build up a new life in their new home country. No matter if it is for a first position or a next career step if they decide to stay longer. Also, the internationals will get insight in cultural aspects of working and living in the Netherlands. '
What is the best thing about living in the Maastricht Region?
'I just love how international it is. Especially the fact that you hear so much Spanish makes me happy. Furthermore, Maastricht’s many terraces, cobbly stones and beautiful buildings make me feel like being on holidays from early spring to late summer! '
