Rochelle Blokland (28) started as a trainee at Youlynq.me at the end of February. How do you like it at Youlynq.me, what is her background and what are Rochelle's ambitions?
How long will you stay at Youlynq.me?
"The trainee programme at Youlynq.me lasts six months. I have been employed for almost four months now, just a little over half,"
What does your work consist of?
"As a trainee, I am being trained as a Business Growth manager or BGM'er, as we call it. Business Growth managers help companies with networking and their social media strategy via LinkedIn. As a trainee, I learn how best to approach this for clients. So I learn networking, better communication and systems and tools to use LinkedIn successfully for different target groups."
What is your background and previous work experience?
"I have a background in trend research and concept development. I also have a lot of experience in retail and I worked with children for a while."
Can you talk a little about your experience at YouLynq.me so far? How do you like it?
"We are right in the middle of the Zuidas in Amsterdam, but Youlynq.me is not a typical Zuidas company. It is truly unique. I'm in a young and diverse team and no day is the same. Many of my colleagues work hybrid, so it's a surprise every day who you will see in the office. Besides meeting interesting clients, I have experienced a quarterly meeting, a masterclass with clients and social drinks. Fortunately, we don't sit in the office all day. We also keep moving. A few weeks ago, we took a yoga class as a team and last Wednesday we went spinning!"
What are your ambitions?
"I want to grow into BGMs with my own client base. I love the creative aspect of the job, thinking about strategies to reach different audiences. I eventually want to get better at coming up with successful strategies for my own clients."
