Feel like you BELONG
Stop feeling like an outsider at work
Whether you just started your first job here or you've been working in the Netherlands for years, fitting in at work isn't automatic.
Perhaps you didn't even land a job yet.
Or you feel like you don't fit in
Won't get promoted
And
The feedback hurts.
Every interaction leaves you wondering if you're doing it right.
You're not alone.
Dutch Work Culture School is the resource we wish we had when we first moved here.
We help internationals turn workplace confusion into clarity and confidence into a genuine sense of belonging.
Does this sound familiar?
You don't get promoted
You cover the work of three people but still never get the promotion. Feels like the Dutch promote their own.
You can't get a job
You tried everything: networking, perfect CV, internship, volunteering, posting on Linkedin and going to events. Yet NOTHING
Feeling like you traded joy for money
Life lacks friendships, spontaneity and joy. You feel lonely and undervalued. Your role is to deliver and go home.
Their words are harsh or were fired
You're told your best isn't good enough and despair takes over.
Or worse you got fired from your job for not meeting expectations.
It is such a beautifully put together journey. I love the fact that it is made from the perspective of someone who is also an international.
I'm so grateful to DWCS, before I felt like a complete outsider, now I've made friends with some of colleagues and I feel so much happier
I just had to tell you! Thanks to the course I went for a promotion at work and got it! Not just a better salary but also more respect from my colleagues.
More than learning Dutch work culture learning to BELONG
Programmes blend psychology, leadership and real-life expat experience with deep insight and pragmatic tools you can use right away.
What our clients say
I finally know what's expected of me
Participants gain clarity on the unwritten rules of Dutch work culture, transforming confusion into confidence.
It's like having an instruction manual
The course provides the roadmap that was missing: understanding what was seen as awkward behaviours, expectations, and communication styles that once felt mysterious.
I got hired
Such a great tool to use from day 1 in the Netherlands. Where has this been all along? Would have saved some years for me and my family. AndI got hired after using the tools in the course on resume, LinkedIn, Introductions
I actually belong here now
Participants gain clarity on the unwritten rules of Dutch work culture, transforming confusion into confidence.
What our learners say
I finally know what's expected of me
Participants gain clarity on the unwritten rules of Dutch work culture, transforming confusion into confidence.
I got hired
Such a great tool to use from day 1 in the Netherlands.
It would have saved some years for me and my family.
And I got hired after using the tools in the course on resume, LinkedIn and Introductions
It's like having an instruction manual
The course provides the roadmap that was missing: decoding behaviours, expectations, and communication styles that once felt mysterious.
Where has this been all along?
I wish I had seen this at the beginning of my life here. It would have saved me a lot of time and energy.
I've done it and so can you!
About your trainer
Roxana Moldoveanu
Roxana is a career strategist, mentor, and coach who helps ambitious international professionals build fulfilling careers in the Netherlands.
With over 13 years of experience leading supply chain departments in pharma, biotech, and IT, Roxana knows the Dutch workplace from the inside out.
But she also knows what it's like to navigate it as an expat: the culture shock, the pressure of being the only foreigner in the room, and the challenge of starting over in a new country.
After nearly 15 years in the Netherlands, Roxana has built a career and life she loves.
Through her coaching practice, she's helped countless internationals land jobs, thrive in Dutch work environments, and step into leadership roles.
Dutch Work Culture School is her way of bringing those insights, tools, and lessons together so you can find your footing, build confidence, and succeed on your own terms.
Our courses are specially designed for
1.
New arrivals
adapting to Dutch business culture
2.
Experienced professionals
ready to break through workplace barriers
3.
Spouses or partners
of expats looking to support them in their work life
4.
Organisations
supporting international talent*
Our courses are specially designed for
1.
New arrivals
adapting to Dutch business culture
2.
Experienced professionals
ready to break through workplace barriers
3.
Spouses or partners
of expats looking to support them in their work life
4.
Organisations
supporting international talent*
What makes us different
Real experience
Founded and led by internationals who wish they had a platform like this
Practical focus
Hands-on, practical approach with real tools and practice.
Transformational
A transformational journey made of coaching, therapy, and pragmatic tools
Deep Insights
Reveals what even locals don't see, the unspoken rules behind behavior.
FROM GHOSTED TO HIRED
Interview &
Negotiation Mastery
How to apply for jobs and where to find them.
How to network, email, and speak so that you get answers.
CV, LinkedIn, Storytelling
Salary negotiation that actually works in the Netherlands.
Mock interviewing, storytelling practice.
Understand how and where you fit in the job market.
Transferable skills and how to manage a career gap.
Map of Dutch economic areas per industry.
For job seekers & career transitioners
Rolling enrollment
ALL ABOUT WORK
Our Flagship
Programme
The one course we all wish we had when we moved to the Netherlands.
A map of the work culture.
Interpretations and tips for everyday life.
The unspoken expectations, networking in Dutch culture. How to make friends and build good quality relationships.
How to interview, present yourself, and tell your life story.
Salary negotiation, year-end review talks, promotions, and leadership in Dutch companies.
Strategic job opportunities based on NL focus industry areas.
For professionals at any career stage
WORKING IN THE NETHERLANDS
Corporate Programme
Whether you’ve just joined a Dutch company or are welcoming new international hires, this course helps you understand the Dutch workplace
Values, habits, and key principles that shape workplace life in the Netherlands.
How team mix works and where you fit within the larger context.
Reduce integration time, increase retention, and build truly inclusive teams.
Perfect for professionals starting new roles and teams onboarding international talent.
For organisations
We partner with companies to help international employees thrive with:
· Tailored training programmes
· Tools for navigating Dutch workplace culture
· Strategies to boost retention and engagement
Support your global talent, strengthen your teams, and build a more inclusive workplace.
Our partners
