Netherlands offers not just quality education, but a steady demand for skilled professionals. Here are some of the popular job sectors in Netherlands and what skill sets they would be looking for in years to come!

Netherlands share a lot of things with Germany apart from its borders like quality education, easy visa processing as well as excellent universities. Not only that, it also has in common a strong economy, driven primarily by the manufacturing sector. In this article we discuss the popular job sectors in the country and what skills would be in demand in the country in the years to come.

Energy Sector

Netherlands has a long legacy of energy industry and is home to one of the biggest oil and gas companies of the world – The Royal Dutch Shell. Not only does it have one of the largest natural gas reserves in Europe, it is also a hub of innovation in Renewable Energy Resources. It also has dabbled into Nuclear Energy and though the country is deciding on phasing out the sole nuclear plant, the plan has been postponed till about 2034. More so, the country is determined to generate 40 percent of all its energy from sustainable sources by 2050, bringing in steady investments in the sector.

The energy sector, especially the renewable energy sector would continue to demand engineers and professionals to manage the burgeoning demand of the sector.

Water Resource Management

Netherlands essentially means ‘lower country”. With only 50 percent of its land area exceeding one meter above sea level, Netherlands has had to constantly innovate and manage its water resources. As such, they are world leaders in the same. From flood control to dredging technology as well as river engineering, it offers some of the most lucrative job opportunities in the sector both at operational as well as research level. Most of the top universities of Netherlands have these specialized Masters courses.

Engineering graduates planning to take up MS from Netherlands would be able to find some rather good opportunities when they graduate.

Aerospace and Mechanical Sector

Though the Mechanical sector is not comparable to that of Germany, the fact remains that Amsterdam is a unique logistic hub, driving a lot of investment into the Dutch Aerospace Industry. It is house to some of the biggest names in the sector including Boeing, Bombardier, Lockheed Martin, GE Aviation and Mitsubishi Aircraft to name some. The flourishing sector, locational advantage, a rather multi-national work force and constant impetus from talent travelling to the country all make it a thriving sector. In essence, after Germany, the safest haven for Mechanical and Aerospace Engineers is Netherlands.

Not to forget the Logistics Sector is a huge employment provider of the Dutch economy and continue to thrive under effective investments and steady growth rate.

Information and Communication Technology

It is estimated that by 2020, Netherlands would have a vacancy for 37,000 ICT professionals. With technology driving innovations and integrations across various sectors, ICT Professionals are highly sought after. A combination of skill set in banking, healthcare, education, etc. would further enhance the chances of young students to find lucrative opportunities in the country. As per Nuffic Nesco, the authority for Dutch Higher Education, the average job hunt time for ICT professionals in Netherlands is about six weeks. Adding to the same the lucrative post study work permits for Netherlands all make it a rather excellent option for both middle and higher level professionals. Students who have a relative experience in the domain would be able to capitalise on this advantage in the best manner possible! Some of the key names in the sector include big multinationals like Phillips!

Banking and Finance

A booming economy requires a strong banking and financial sector. And Netherlands has that! From ABN AMRO to ING and Rabobank, all the leaders have a steady demand for professionals. If you have an added degree of Information Technology, the odds of finding a good placement are in your favour. Though often professionals start as trainees in multi-nationals, the growth and working conditions all make it an excellent place for Finance Professionals.

Apart from the biggies listed above which essentially require qualified engineers, Netherlands Economy continues to have a steady demand for healthcare professionals as well as professionals in Chemical, Agriculture, horticulture and Creative industries. So, if you are planning to study in Netherlands, rest assured that there are opportunities in plenty for your graduates like yourself in a growing multi-national centre of innovation and research!

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