Valerie van Kraaij is a Talent Recruiter. With her background as a production assistant in the television industry and a degree in event management, Valerie is a true 'arranger'. "I love organizing and improvising. That's where I can also express my creativity. Let me solve things."
She takes pride in her time as a nanny in Amsterdam. "I find it special that parents entrust their children to me. I have taken care of very young children, even babies. I am aware of the responsibility I have. I feel it, but I have always enjoyed taking 'my children' out."
Others find Valerie to be a good listener and motivator; they mention her empathy and adaptability. As a Talent Searcher, she supports the recruitment team. "The more creatively I search and the better I network, the better we can connect people. You really have to search creatively and not take the easy way out, because every average recruiter does that. It's good to think outside the box."
Valerie finds the beauty in her work in being able to help people find a job. "That gives me a lot in return. Recently, I received an email from someone who thanked me specifically for the nice conversation. That gives me a lot of satisfaction."