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Experienced Data Analyst in a new role
Experienced Data Analysts like Gabriele Schilling don't need standard placement services they need someone who truly understands their expertise. That's exactly what she found at Visser & Van Baars: a project placement that was a strong professional fit, came together quickly, and was backed by personal support throughout.
A numbers person from the start
Data has been part of Gabriele Schilling's career from the very start: database marketing, business intelligence, and then, a few years ago, the step into self-employment. Here she found a network and a group of fellow freelancers: "As a freelancer, you sometimes feel like you're just working away on your own. The network makes up for some of the sense of community you get as a permanent employee." And this network also brings new project opportunities.
The experience of
Data Scientist Sarah
"Visser & Van Baars really look after their freelancers, and they make life easy for you."
Visser & Van Baars opens new doors
Through a colleague from her network, Gabriele got in touch with Jakob Kobabe from Visser & Van Baars and the first impression was a good one: "It wasn't a checklist interview. I felt like he understood what I actually do." Jakob didn't just ask about skills he wanted to know what she had done with them. That's how Jakob got to know Gabriele as a person, not just a profile. For experienced professionals with a broad skill set, that's the difference between a good match and no match at all.
From Jakob's first conversation with Gabriele to her first day on the job with the new client, just two weeks passed. Jakob didn't only get in touch when something urgent came up he also checked in regularly, even when everything was running smoothly. A call every couple of months, and the occasional lunch together. For Gabriele, it's clear: this isn't just about the next placement, but about a genuine relationship that goes beyond individual client assignments.
Enjoying helping organisations
What Gabriele does as a Data Analyst sounds complex and it is. She builds dashboards that let business departments see at a glance where their performance stands and where it's heading. "I realised that what I do is something I really enjoy and it lets me help organisations quickly and effectively." She's passionate about the numbers that drive a business. And wants to help decision-makers break down complex topics and turn data flows into a solid basis for decisions.
Behind the scenes, data streams come together from various sources: "I make sure the data is clean and that I can visualise it in the best possible way." The result should be as simple as possible. She describes her approach like this: "As much complexity as possible in the background and as simple and easy to read as possible in the foreground." Gabriele Schilling knows exactly where she sits in that process and what her job is: keep the complexity invisible, and make the data clear.
Back in a familiar industry
What Gabriele does as a Data Analyst sounds complex and it is. She builds dashboards that let business departments see at a glance where their performance stands and where it's heading. "I realised that what I do is something I really enjoy and it lets me help organisations quickly and effectively." She's passionate about the numbers that drive a business. And wants to help decision-makers break down complex topics and turn data flows into a solid basis for decisions.
Behind the scenes, data streams come together from various sources: "I make sure the data is clean and that I can visualise it in the best possible way." The result should be as simple as possible. She describes her approach like this: "As much complexity as possible in the background and as simple and easy to read as possible in the foreground." Gabriele Schilling knows exactly where she sits in that process and what her job is: keep the complexity invisible, and make the data clear.
People come first here
Gabriele Schilling has a clear picture of what she gets: "Visser & Van Baars are genuinely people-focused. They make sure you're doing well. Their main focus doesn't seem to be on the money coming in for the company, but on how you're doing as a person." This personal support, and the long-term interest in a real working relationship, is what makes the difference for Gabriele. She herself came through a recommendation and would recommend them just as readily.