Meet Beau Graatsma
Age: 29
Residence: Amsterdam
Since when at McFly & Brown: May 2023
Free time: Sports, running, riding horses. Or doing fun stuff with my boyfriend or friends, such as; going out to eat, to the beach. Or spending time with my family in Zwolle.
My ultimate happy moments: When I make the perfect match between a company and a candidate, especially when both parties are happy. This gives me so much energy. Then you know: today I really meant something to someone.
I can enjoy the little things in life, like enjoying a matcha or cappuccino at Cafe Cito. Even when I work from home, I stop by Cafe Cito before work. I know I can make my own coffee, but just going out the door and treating myself is something I can really enjoy.
My largest irritations are: People who are not honest and sincere.
Song currently on repeat: The World is our home – Douwe Bob
You can wake me up for: Matcha, Sushi, Pizza; mainly food.
Before, I wanted to be: Equestrian
Known for: My caring and strong feeling side. I am a “green” type by nature: empathic, intuitive yet rational. I empathize with others and am sensitive to their needs. In my relationships, I always look for genuine connection and depth.
How I started at McFly & Brown through to now
At McFly & Brown, you get the opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally. I am a living example of this. Within two years, I grew from Associate Consultant, just out of school, to senior.
“The most fun? When someone calls to say, ‘I’m SO happy with my new job!’ that’s what you do it for.”
My days are full of social contact. This is one of the best things about my job. I source candidates, hold intakes and visit clients. In the years since I started working here, no day has been the same.
Growing your way
When I Started, I had little experience in sales and recruitment. Fortunately, at McFly & Brown you get a lot of guidance. First during the onboarding process, but also just afterwards. My manager sat in on a few calls, gave helpful feedback, and helped me develop professionally. In addition, time is set aside every week to look at personal growth opportunities and discuss situations. Training is also provided by a trainer or senior colleagues.
“You don’t have to do it alone. If you show that you want to grow, it is taken seriously.”
Your career path is not a set roadmap at McFly & Brown. Do you want to advance to senior or lead, for example? Then we create a plan and you work towards it step by step. This step-by-step plan is personally tailored, with room for your own input. If you have ambitions to develop in something specific, it will be welcomed with open arms at McFly & Brown.
Through these opportunities, I have not only grown professionally, but also as a person. When I compare myself to the person I was on day one at McFly & Brown, I see great developments. I am more independent in decision-making, dare to trust myself and have made great strides in communication.
“Because of the growth I have experienced, I can now guide others in their growth myself”
The atmosphere at the office
What makes McFly & Brown so special to me is the atmosphere. We work in a small and close-knit team, where we know each other well, grant each other success and enjoy helping each other. We literally celebrate successes together. If the team achieves targets, we go out to lunch, do a sporting activity or even a trip. This year we are going to Lapland with the whole team, if we meet our team target, of course.
"My most cool incentive was a trip to New York. Then suddenly you're hanging out in a helicopter over Manhattan, supporting the New York Knicks at their basketball game and walking across the Brooklyn Bridge with your colleagues."
At McFly & Brown, there is little competition between colleagues, but rather the drive to get better together. There is a culture where we learn from each other. For example, training sessions are held regularly and we spar about how best to handle situations.
Besides the atmosphere and team incentives, there are also very favourable personal bonuses to be earned. You wouldn't be the first colleague who was able to buy a house because of the nice bonuses.
Why I love working here
McFly & Brown is a place where you can learn a lot, earn well and, above all, be yourself. If you are commercial, like to work with people and enjoy achieving results, you will be in your place here.
"You can really build something great here. For both your career and your private life."