The Faces behind G-Nius: Valerie

During the first half of 2022, Valerie completed an internship at G-Nius. After finishing her studies, she joined us as a Recruitment Consultant. We thought it was high time to get to know Valerie even better.

1.You are a recruitment consultant at G-Nius, what do you do exactly?

I support the Business Managers in matching supply and demand. They receive requests from clients looking for professionals. I help by presenting professionals, keeping an eye on market trends, and managing all the processes involved. In the meantime, I also focus on internal optimization, such as working with systems and LinkedIn.

2.What’s your secret for staying focused at work?

In my notebook, I write to-do lists for each day. I can estimate how much time a task will take, which helps me stay focused because I want to check off my list at the end of the day. That works really well for me. Additionally, taking a walk during lunch helps me stay focused in the afternoon.

If I lose focus during work, I sometimes scroll through LinkedIn. This way, I’m still engaged with work but I don’t have to concentrate as much. Or I’ll take a break to get a drink, stand up from my desk, and then refocus. I find it quite annoying if my to-do list isn’t completed by the end of the day.

3.What has been your favorite company party or team outing at G-Nius?

I’ve had quite a few by now. The two-day trip to Maastricht is one of my favorites. You spend a few days together outside of work. We did a lot of activities there and interacted with different groups. This helped me realize that we have a lot in common or how someone is in their personal life. It’s a great way to get to know each other better.

I have to say that last year’s Oktoberfest was also a lot of fun. It’s different from being in the office, discussing business and sales. This time, it was all about having fun together, and I always enjoy that.

4.What job would you like to try for a day?

I’d like to try something adventurous, like working with the police or the fire department. It would be really cool to see how things work there. But it would also be interesting to spend a day in a large law firm, like you see in the TV series “Suits.”

5.What brings you the most joy?

Spending time with my friends. Now that I work full-time, I appreciate it even more. When I’m alone, I enjoy a good book to truly relax.

6.Are you usually early or late?

Always early. Sometimes even way too early because I don’t like being late. Being late feels disrespectful to others. That’s something I learned at home. A promise is a promise. I also appreciate that in return. When someone is excessively late for me, I notice that my empathy for that person diminishes.

7.What would you do with a million dollars?

Buy a house, as it’s currently quite challenging in this housing market. A nice house on the outskirts of the city with a beautiful garden, plenty of space, and a large kitchen. That’s the most practical answer.

I would also like to take a long trip, perhaps to America or Asia. That’s something on my list. And I’d do fun activities with my friends and family.

8.What’s your favorite season? And why?

Each season has its charm, but my absolute favorite is spring. We come out of that dark period and into better weather. Flowers start blooming, and you can go outside without a jacket. That’s what I love about spring. Although I also enjoy autumn, with a cozy blanket on the couch and a big cup of tea.

9.How do you prefer to spend your weekends?

Since I work full-time, weekends are very valuable. I find that I spend a lot of time with friends because I see them less during the week. But I also like to spend time with my family on weekends.

I also enjoy relaxing, picking up a book, going for a walk, and exercising to recharge for the new week. On Sundays, I try to plan as little as possible so I can have some time for myself.

10.What small things can make your day better?

When people around me are cheerful and pleasant, it can really brighten my day and make me happy. But also simple things like a delicious dinner or the sense of accomplishment after a workout.