Pim started his search for a first job without a clear direction, but still found the perfect match.

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Not everyone graduates knowing exactly what they want to do, and that’s okay. For Pim, junior consultant at doen'r, the goal wasn’t to find his dream job, but to find a place where he could explore, grow, and feel at home.

After months of uncertainty and countless job applications, he found that place through Magnet.me. Smart matching helped him make the right connection, even without a concrete career plan.

Starting out without a clear career path

“I didn’t know which direction to go in after graduating”

After completing his degree in International Business Administration and a master’s, Pim still felt lost.

“I didn’t know exactly what I wanted. I had ambition, but no clear direction. Job searching was frustrating.”

The flood of vacancies on LinkedIn and Google felt more overwhelming than helpful.

“It felt like I was missing out on opportunities I didn’t even know existed.”

Still, he kept going. “When I was a kid living in Kyiv, one of my teachers used to say: keep hardworking, keep positive attitude, keep smiling. My mom kept repeating it. I used to find it annoying, but now it’s become my mindset.”

Finding clarity with smart job matching

“Magnet.me showed me what really suited me”

After eight months of traditional job searching, Pim discovered Magnet.me, a platform that helps students and graduates find matches through smart technology.

“It felt like a whole new world opened up. The algorithm learns from what you like and keeps getting more accurate.”

Instead of scrolling endlessly through job boards, Pim saw one relevant opportunity at a time, based on his profile and interests.

“If something interests you, you click. If not, you swipe. That made everything way more manageable.”

Before using Magnet.me, Pim had only been looking at FMCG roles. He had never even considered secondment or process optimisation.

“That whole world was completely new to me. Without Magnet.me, I never would’ve discovered it.”

What he appreciated most was the two-way communication.

“You don’t feel like a number. Companies also reach out to you. I felt seen as a person, not just a CV.”

The right match isn’t in the job title

“At doen’r, it instantly felt right”

Just two months after creating a profile, Pim matched with doen’r. From the very first conversation, there was a connection.

“I was expecting multiple interview rounds, but after one really good conversation they said: ‘We feel this.’ And so did I. There was trust from the start.”

For Pim, the title didn’t matter as much as the energy of the team.

“I still didn’t know exactly what I liked, so for me, the work environment was the most important thing.”

At doen’r, that mindset wasn’t just accepted. It was encouraged.

“I have an onboarding manager who helps me think about what might be a good fit. That’s exactly what I need right now.”

Starting together, growing together

Pim joined doen’r at the same time as a group of new colleagues and the connection was immediate.

“On day one, we had already created a group chat. We have lunch together, check who’s going into the office. It’s genuinely fun.”

The connection continued outside of work too.

“In April we went on a ski trip with 150 colleagues. Even people who don’t ski came along. It was the highlight of the year.”

Growing through flexibility and trust

Pim started out in customer service at a financial company but quickly moved on to back-office processes and legal workflows.

“I asked for more responsibility and I got it. I was allowed to take training courses, and now my days are much more varied. That keeps things interesting.”

At doen’r, personal growth is a priority. There are regular check-ins, development conversations and a customised learning environment.

“That structure helps you keep moving forward.”

Pim’s advice: take charge of your search

Looking back, Pim realises he was too passive in the beginning.

“I applied to one or two jobs and just waited. If those didn’t work out, I had no plan B.”

Now he knows that job searching is like a project. You need to explore broadly, take initiative and not cling to a single perfect job title.

“It’s like dating. It has to be a match on both sides.”

No plan? No problem

Whether you’ve just graduated or are exploring a career switch, Magnet.me helps you discover opportunities that genuinely fit even if you’re not actively looking yet.

You can connect with companies with no pressure or commitment, and once you’re ready to take the next step, you’re already one connection ahead.

Create your free profile on Magnet.me today and discover where your potential could take you.