My first professional experience was in Germany, where I was able to teach French as part of an exchange programme.
I then set up as a freelance translator and worked for various clients via translation agencies. My translations were in French, Dutch, German and English.
The exchange I did in Germany was a partnership with my school that enabled me to teach at a German university, so I didn't have a recruitment process as such.
It's more or less the same for the translation assignments I did after the exchange, as I had self-employed status.
Of course, I applied for several jobs and didn't necessarily get replies, or it just didn't work out.
But I wouldn't say I had any real difficulties. My job search must have lasted between 3 and 4 months in total.
I've always had an international profile, given my academic background. I studied German and completed a Master's degree in Germanic Studies.
Plus, as both a French and Dutch citizen, my origins have also played an important role in this attraction.
Personally, I've never worked in the Netherlands, but I've heard about it from people I know. The Dutch have a reputation for being more pragmatic than the French, but they also have a more flexible hierarchy there. On the other hand, in France our lunch break lasts longer than in the Netherlands.
Brady is a multinational specialising in industrial security.
I'm in charge of revising the Dutch-language product descriptions for the Brady website. This is to make the products easier for customers to find. I also take care of the organisation and maintenance of the websites.
I like the fact that there's a wide variety of products, and I'm learning a lot about how they're used and what they're made of. What's interesting is the terminology used, which is new to me and allows me to learn more about the technical side too.
I simply Googled translation jobs with Dutch and came across the MisterBilingue website.
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