Peter de Vries
How do you contribute to sustainable progress?
‘For me, it means assessing new opportunities in every area, from partnerships to embracing new technologies. In my work, this means trying out new recruitment features and launching both internal and external partnerships.’
“I like the professionalism at PwC; I have ambitious and smart colleagues from whom I can learn a lot.”
Meet Peter. A tech-enthusiast, gamer, optimist, IT talent acquisition specialist and solver at PwC.
What is your educational background?
‘I followed an HRM programme at a higher professional level.’
How did you end up at PwC?
‘Through my current team lead. She approached me for this position.’
Why did you choose PwC?
‘The freedom you get to do your job the way you prefer. You can act very autonomously. I like the professionalism here; I have ambitious and smart colleagues from whom I can learn a lot.’
“You sense the space for creativity and sharing your expertise.”
What struck you during your early days at PwC?
‘I was immediately struck by the efforts PwC makes regarding talent management. PwC takes a close look at what you can do and how you can best use your skills. There is also plenty of space to further develop your talents.’
What’s your average working day like?
‘I handle the interviews with candidates and guide them through their application. I also evaluate sponsorships. In addition, I keep a close eye on LinkedIn; it is important for my work that I make the best use of its features for recruitment and, also help my colleagues with it. My working days are therefore quite varied, especially now that I am busy with starting up an IT traineeship.’
What do you like about your work?
‘I am responsible for filling all internal IT vacancies. Finding suitable IT staff is always a challenge. There is not a particular way of doing it, which makes it a nice challenge. I can try all sorts of things. I am also a sparring partner for the IT management team; it makes my work varied.’
What is your team like?
‘It’s a fun group with a very open culture. As I work a lot with my recruitment colleagues within the same IT discipline, many great ideas arise. You sense the space for creativity and sharing your expertise.’
What is still on your bucket list?
‘I would like to participate in different sports activities. And that list is pretty long: climbing, diving, surfing, kite surfing, skydiving and sailing.’
Which project makes you proud?
‘PwC has been working for some time with UAF, a foundation that supports refugees in their quest to study and work. I launched the collaboration at IT with the result that four new colleagues are now working in our department thanks to this initiative.’
“You can make good use of the hour compensation for overtime at PwC.”
What do you think of the work-life balance at PwC?
‘I live in Groningen. But if I have to travel to another PwC office, I work just as easily on the train. You can make good use of the hour compensation for overtime at PwC.’
What would you say to future colleagues?
‘If you see that something could be improved, don't hesitate to make a plan. Pitch it and implement it. A lot of job crafting is possible at PwC!’
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