About Esther
About Esther
About Esther’s Business start
Before Being in Business
I was asked for various jobs, giving me the opportunity to grow surrounded by
happy making people to work with.
Miracle
At the age of 26 I was asked to apply for the role of sr. HRM advisor. I was able to contribute to Strategic, Tactical & Operational HRM at the Directorate-General of Migration (Ministry of Justice and Security in the Netherlands).
I advised the Director General, Directors and Heads of multiple Departments (> 15 in total) for more than 2 years. An unforgettable time, where we achieved a lot together.
Following my Gut Feeling
Following my Gut Feeling
During the completion of my Master’s degree in Strategic HRM (Cum Laude) I was offered a PhD position at a Faculty of Management Sciences and Public Administration.
After 3 months I decided to go for practical work experience and I was asked to apply at the Ministry. An opportunity that would never have existed if I had not decided to pursue the PhD position.
Amazing Opportunityy
During my student days I worked 2 to 3 days a week at an amazing student employment agency. Here I was given many opportunities to grow and work with responsibility. I worked in roles supporting managers and as a recruiter. One special event made me grow most: running a branch of the company during a (busy) holiday period.
I am still very grateful for the opportunities I was given every time, even in times of crisis.
Read more about Esther's Experience before being in business here.
What I Loved doing furthermore
I have always been very fanatic in sports (and games). As a daughter of a three times World Champion, performing at the international top for 10 years until she became pregnant of me, this is not surprisingly. I loved to play tennis and above all: Korfbal, a well-known sport in the Netherlands. I won multiple team titles as a player and a coach of a youth team.
In line with my father's love for music (having over 1000 cd's in almost all genres and playing multiple instruments learned by hearing) I started singing and playing guitar.
As a singer I was asked for a Jazz band, among other things. With the band I performed at the Woerdens Jazz Festival and on stage, while being coached by a Dutch Jazz singer (Edwin Rutte) in front of a full theater hall.
I always loved to improve and touch people with the music I sang. Therefore, I was the one winning an Award for Singing.
My fanaticism was reflected in everything. I simply loved to achieve the best results, giving all of me at all fields in life, sports, school and jobs. I discovered and did what was necessary to achieve top results.
Because of that I was able to win an award with my Master's thesis of which an article has been published in the scientific journal for HRM in the Netherlands. I conducted HR research into the relationship between people management, behavior and performance of employees at the municipality of Rotterdam. The publication can be found here.
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