The Take-Off. Tales&Tips to work abroad

Next stop Berlin: ready for Take-Off? In this episode, Bocconi Alumni Laura Cristaldi, Head of Business at N26, and Finn Rubach, Junior Consultant at Roland Berger, share insights into a city that is highly international, easy to move to, and rich in professional energy. Berlin offers a dynamic ecosystem shaped by fintech, scale-ups, climate tech and sustainability, and applied-AI Companies, where proactiveness, flexibility, and openness to feedback are essential skills to develop. It is also a city where career paths are often more fluid, giving young professionals the chance to experiment, grow fast and work in highly international environments from the very beginning. Don’t wait to land: discover Tales & Tips to work in Berlin. Press play on this episode!

Next stop Copenhagen: ready for Take-Off? In this episode, Bocconi Alumni Alessandro Bracco, Vice President Marketing, Sales and Service at Alfa Laval, and Maria Francesca Martini, Global Strategy Lead at Novo Nordisk, share insights into one of Europe’s most attractive and future-oriented job markets. Copenhagen is often associated with quality of life and work-life balance, but this episode goes beyond the usual stereotypes. From industrial innovation and sustainability to life sciences and healthcare, we explore the sectors shaping Denmark’s professional future, what companies expect from young international professionals, and what you should know before moving there. Don’t wait to land: discover Tales & Tips to work in Copenhagen. Press play on this episode!

Next stop Paris: ready for Take-Off? In this episode, Bocconi Alumni Paolo Codazzi, Vice President Total Reward at Quadient, and Martina Moscato, International Product Manager, Miss Dior at Dior Beauty, share insights into a highly competitive and centralized job market. From luxury and beauty to finance and consulting, Paris offers access to a wide range of career paths for ambitious young professionals. They reflect on the importance of networking, language fluency, cultural agility, and resilience in navigating a demanding professional environment. Don’t wait to land: discover Tales & Tips to work in Paris. Press play on this episode!

Next stop Frankfurt: ready for Take-Off? In this episode, Bocconi Alumni Francesco Manuele, Managing Director at Intesa Sanpaolo, and Tania Di Biase, Graduate Program Participant at the European Central Bank, share insights into one of Europe’s leading financial centers. With opportunities across finance, European institutions, consulting, legal services, and technology, Frankfurt offers a unique combination of international scope and local accessibility. They reflect on the importance of adaptability, problem solving, and patience in navigating a demanding professional environment, while also highlighting the value of building connections in a well-established international community. Don’t wait to land: discover Tales & Tips to work in Frankfurt. Press play on this episode! 

Next stop Amsterdam: ready for Take-Off? In this episode, Bocconi Alumni Luca Ribichini, Senior Associate Business Development at SAIL Investments, and Elena Maria Rossi, Operations Coordinator, Merchandising - EMEA Grocery & Retail at Uber, share insights into a highly international and expat-friendly job market. Strong entry-level opportunities, a flat corporate culture, and a dynamic ecosystem spanning tech, finance, startups, and multinational companies make Amsterdam a compelling place to begin a career abroad. They reflect on the importance of flexibility, and a goal-oriented approach to work, while also addressing the practical challenge of finding housing in a fast-moving city. Don’t wait to land: discover Tales & Tips to work in Amsterdam. Press play on this episode!

Next stop Luxembourg: ready for Take-Off? In this episode, Bocconi Alumni Guido Chimienti, Conducting Officer at Renta4 Luxembourg, and Chiara Corti, Product Marketing Manager at Amazon, share insights into a highly international and meritocratic job market. Global headquarters, early exposure to senior stakeholders, and strong career opportunities make Luxembourg an attractive destination for young professionals. They reflect on the importance of adaptability, communication, accountability, and open-mindedness in navigating a demanding environment with high standards, while also highlighting the city’s quality of life. Don’t wait to land: discover Tales & Tips to work in Luxembourg. Press play on this episode! 

First stop Brussels: ready for Take-Off? In this episode, Bocconi Alumnae Anna Tacconi, Business Unit Head at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, and Annachiara Tanzarella, Economic Analyst at the European Commission, share insights into a job market shaped by EU institutions and a wider ecosystem of international organizations, NGOs, and global companies. They highlight the value of networking, curiosity, and flexibility in navigating hybrid career paths that bridge public policy and private industry, where understanding EU regulation and its impact on sectors is key to success. Don’t wait to land: discover Tales & Tips to work in Brussels. Press play on this episode!