Half of all searches we conduct at Herman Rutgers are for positions with an international scope. But what is it really like to take that leap and pursue an international career? And how does the communications field in the Netherlands differ from that in other countries? 

Age tells you nothing about how someone feels about and performs in their work. Still, over-50s are often written off as being ‘too old’. Petra Herman feels this is completely unjust. ‘Age tells you very little. A few times a year I talk to people between the ages of 30 and 40 and think: shall I turn on the motion sensor to find out whether there’s still any life in them?’

 ‘Brexit’ has made people and companies insecure and more politically aware. As a result, they need better and better advice from their corporate affairs directors.

The majority of women sell themselves short when it comes to promoting their professional qualities during interviews.
“It’s not that they are hesitant to do so, but are simply too modest.”