Unexpected Moves

Philips feels ambitious candidates must receive the opportunity to develop their talents and grow further. Discover how some of our employees made an unexpected move to stimulate their personal growth and realizing their ambitions.

East-west relationships

With the rise of China as a powerhouse of world economic activity, people with experience of Chinese business methods are in high demand. Seven years working for Philips in Shanghai not only taught Inge Bruynooghe a great deal about Chinese ways of doing business, it also gave her a much better insight into cultural values.

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When good at everything isn’t enough

Cathryn Hollin was one of those ‘A-grade’ students – the sort who is good at everything. However, being good at everything isn’t always an advantage. It’s only when you discover what you’re passionate about that you find your real direction in life.

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From machinery to humanity

Sometimes it’s not your professional qualifications and experience that count. It’s the skills and experiences that you pick up along the way that open up new career pathways. The secret is finding someone who recognizes that your talents extend beyond the subject of your degree.

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