The story of a contract-to-hire professional

Curious if contract-to-hire is the right fit for you or your company? To provide more clarity about this process, we’re sharing the experience of professional Sjoerd Smits. Sjoerd got acquainted with G-Nius in November 2022. Through a contract-to-hire construction, he eventually became an integral part of our client Ciro as a functional manager. In this article, you’ll learn how the collaboration came about and why he chose a contract-to-hire trajectory.

How did you come into contact with G-Nius?

“I came into contact with Frank from G-Nius through LinkedIn. He sent me a message asking if I was open to a new challenge. I receive several of these messages, but unlike many others, Frank hadn’t specified a vacancy or position he was looking to fill.

To be honest, I ignored many of these messages (and still do), but fate had it that I responded to this one. That’s how the ball started rolling, and he sent me a job opening. It caught my interest, and after a phone call, an appointment was set up with the client of the vacancy. Frank facilitated the contact, and clear agreements were made on how this contract-to-hire process would unfold.”

What did G-Nius achieve for you?

“G-Nius facilitated the contact between me and the client and finalized the agreement. We made agreements regarding the contract-to-hire trajectory, expressing the intention to become an employee of the client after 1 year.

I am very pleased that G-Nius found a good match between me and my current employer. From all perspectives, we are happy to have found each other.”

Why did you choose to participate in a contract-to-hire trajectory?

“I chose contract-to-hire because I prefer to be active with an employer for an extended period. It doesn’t appeal to me to go from assignment to assignment. With this trajectory, I know what to expect, and it fits perfectly into my work-life balance.

The image the client portrayed before I joined was something I could align with. Additionally, the current position offers more than enough challenges for the coming years, allowing me to continue developing.”

How do you experience the transition from secondment to a permanent position within the company?

“Little has changed for me, as I still have the same responsibilities as before. I know the people in the company well now, understand how the processes work, and know where to go if I need something or someone.”

Why would you recommend G-Nius?

“Before they start looking for an interesting client, they first ask what’s important to you in your work, what your ambitions are, and what you are or are not looking for in a new challenge. This allows them to better filter what could be an interesting assignment for you.

What appeals to me about G-Nius is their high level of involvement in the collaboration, demonstrated by occasional visits or calls to check in on how things are going. It doesn’t feel like they’ve found a job for you, wish you success, and only hear from you if you encounter any issues.

That personal approach is definitely a plus. They provide good guidance with the transition to the new employer, and everything went smoothly for me. If you have questions, you can always turn to your contact person at G-Nius, and they respond promptly.

All in all, a very positive experience!”

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