‘Metyis gives you the flexibility and courage to try anything you want’

Annejet ter Kulve is a Manager at the Amsterdam office of Metyis. We sat down with her to understand her route to Metyis and how the firm stands out as an employer.

​​​​​​​What was your path to Metyis?

Undeniably, my first job had a massive impact on where I am today; I was working for an online recruitment company, and I began realising the importance of digital as well as the significance of being at the forefront of where it all happens. Out of this experience, I decided to focus my studies and internships around data science & analytics.

During my university degree, I started seriously considering consultancy; as a very enthusiastic person with an interest in a wide variety of topics, it naturally appealed to me, given that working in consultancy allows you to explore just about anything and everything across a wide range of sectors.

What is your current role at Metyis?

My current position at Metyis is Manager in the Strategy & Execution team. The role differs from project to project but ultimately involves creating an impact for our clients; this can be in the form of developing high-level strategies, which entails defining a company's direction and qualifying why it is the right course of action. My technical background often places me in data-centric projects.

What small things about working at Metyis make a big difference?

It’s not such a small thing, but our people and communities make a big difference. At Metyis, there is considerable importance attributed to ensuring team members feel valued and welcome. This amicability permeates the whole company, fostering an open and conducive working environment where we all feel empowered to go above and beyond. There are many externally organised team-building activities such as Padel, ice-skating and hockey.

We recently held a large-scale ping pong tournament; it's a fun way to connect with people you don't have direct contact with on projects.

Apart from interesting work, steep learning opportunities and fun colleagues, Metyis has a unique approach which definitively changes how consultants and clients collaborate. For me, this was a primary reason to join Metyis.

How do Metyis and your team inspire you to be a better professional?

Metyis gives you the flexibility and courage to try anything you want – from social activities to changing internal processes to exploring new fields of work. My colleagues inspire me as they leverage these opportunities and do amazing things outside their client and project-based work.

Also, Metyis has an innovative vision and a sincere way of working; this combination permits us to build enduring partnerships with which we create tangible progress and visible difference. It’s immensely inspiring to be in such an environment.

Tell us about something you are proud of working with Metyis.

I am incredibly proud of the Sustainability practice we are building within Metyis. It encompasses everything we stand for, creating long-lasting impact through data-driven initiatives. It’s cool to see us leverage our existing best practices and apply them to this field.