Hielke Rijpstra
Transition Manager

“Exact allowed my career to take shape.”

Changing course, but to what heading?

For many people, it's undoubtedly a familiar question: something seems to be missing in your work, but what exactly is it? Hielke originally started at Exact as a Consultant, a role he ‘rolled into’ through his studies. “It was a really fun and educational job to start with, but as a young professional, I wanted to continue growing. That became possible in the role of Product Manager, which allowed me to further map out my career path.”

The first step...

"One of my best decisions ever was when I approached my manager to tell him I wanted something new, exciting, challenging... even though I didn't know what that could be exactly. My manager really helped me out though. I was given the chance to collaborate with multiple departments, which really broadened my perspective. After working as a Consultant, I transitioned into a Product Manager role. I also got to take a personality assessment, which helped me better understand my strengths and what kind of role would suit me best."

A sea of possibilities

"Because Exact allowed me to freely discuss my wants and needs, many people at the company knew I was looking for something new. This provided me with a lot of opportunities, almost too many to chose from, and I was given plenty of time to plot my course and reach a destination I wanted to be at: the role of Transition Manager at Exact.

Thanks to Exact, my career really took shape!”