The Best and Worst Times of the Year for Job Hunting
Timing can play a crucial role in your job search. While job opportunities exist year-round, certain periods are better for landing a position than others. Understanding the best and worst times to look for jobs can help you optimise your job search strategy, boost your chances of success, and avoid frustrating periods when hiring tends […]
Fintech Talent Insights: The Netherlands
The Netherlands is home to over 850 fintech companies, financial institutions, and tech businesses, making it the second-largest fintech industry in the EU and ranking third in venture capital funding within the region. It is no secret that the past 12 months have been challenging for the fintech space globally, with rising interest rates, a […]
Why are more companies hiring freelancers in 2024?
Why are more companies hiring freelancers in 2024? According to the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KvK), the number of freelancers in the Netherlands has increased by 85% over the past decade, indicating a major trend towards freelance hiring by companies. Today, the Netherlands is home to 1.6 million freelancers! This increase in freelance workers is […]
5 Key Insights for Success in High-Growth Startups: Lessons from Andrius BiÄŤeika from Revolut
Earlier last year, we had the pleasure of hosting Andrius BiÄŤeika from Revolut on In Check with Fintech. Throughout the episode, Andrius not only spoke about his experience at Revolut, but also shared a wealth of insights into navigating the world of high-growth startups. Here are some of the key takeaways from the podcast episode […]
Developing your career at PCN: Piril, Imo & Ivan
Providing career development opportunities for the team has always been crucial at PCN. Here, we firmly believe that by investing in our employees’ career growth, we can create a culture of continuous learning and development, which also leads to improved business outcomes. In this blog, Piril, Imo and Ivan share their personal journeys of how […]
Developing your career at PCN: Victoria & Morten
They say the success of any company depends on the people behind it and we couldn’t agree more! Victoria and Morten are two of the pillars at PCN. In this interview, they share their growth journey at the company, from joining the team to getting where they are today. They also discuss specific accomplishments they […]
PCN’s Guide to Job Success – How to transition into fintech
Fintech is one of the largest and fastest-growing sectors globally. Fintech companies offer excellent opportunities for career development and it is no wonder why a lot of people are transitioning from traditional finance careers to fintech. Are you one of those who are interested in making a career switch but are afraid of the risks […]
Celebrating the first anniversary of our Traineeship Program
This week was a special one at our Amsterdam office, as while our first grads were celebrating their one-year anniversary, our Head of People & Operations, and the driving force behind the program, Yan, was marking two fantastic years at the company! To mark the occasion, we chatted with the traineeship program graduates about their […]
PCN’s Guide to Job Success – Landing a Job as a Fresh Grad
Class of 2022, congratulations, you made it! 🎓 We know that this is a time when most of you start making your first steps in your professional career and begin your job hunt. That’s why, in this video, our recruitment experts are sharing their top tips to help you land your first job! đź’Ľ If you’re […]
PCN’s Guide to Job Success – Mistakes to avoid when applying for jobs
So you’re on the job hunt, hoping to land your dream job. You have an overall idea of where to look and how to apply. But what about the mistakes that you should avoid making? This week, our recruitment experts are sharing the top 5 mistakes that you should avoid during your job search.
