As of November 2023<\/strong>, Oleksandr<\/strong>, originally from Ukraine, started working as a nautical office employee<\/strong> at CTC<\/strong>. Our career coach Paula<\/strong> immediately thought of CTC<\/strong>, where she had recently spoken with Bob Hortulanus<\/strong>. Two months later, we checked in with both Oleksandr and Bob to see how their collaboration was developing.<\/p>\n \u201cSince working at CTC, I\u2019ve gained a lot of new experience and knowledge about the supply industry,\u201d Oleksandr says. Bob is equally positive about Oleksandr\u2019s performance:<\/p>\n \u201cHis nautical background made it easy for him to integrate smoothly into the company,\u201d Bob explains.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Naturally, there were a few challenges at the beginning. Oleksandr also faces challenges typical of his role.<\/p>\n \u201cSometimes clients request items that aren\u2019t in stock, but are urgently needed,\u201d he explains. These moments make Oleksandr realize how important his work is to CTC\u2019s clients. When asked about his team, Oleksandr smiles:<\/p>\n \u201cI feel well integrated into the company culture. Everyone is friendly, and the atmosphere is positive.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n He especially values teamwork:<\/p>\n \u201cAchieving goals together and celebrating success as a team is the most satisfying part of this job.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Both Oleksandr and Bob are very satisfied with their collaboration. Oleksandr is equally grateful. \u201cI\u2019m thankful for this opportunity,\u201d Oleksandr concludes.
He was looking for a position that matched his maritime experience but was based on shore instead of offshore.<\/p>\n
At that time, Bob was searching for someone with exactly Oleksandr\u2019s background and skills.
The connection was quickly made \u2014 and the match was perfect.<\/p>\n
\nGaining Experience and Confidence<\/h3>\n
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\u201cThis job allows me to use my maritime expertise and learn even more every day.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
\nOvercoming Challenges Together<\/h3>\n
The main one was the language barrier<\/strong>, as Oleksandr\u2019s Dutch was still limited when he joined.
The team solved this quickly by switching the software settings to English.<\/p>\n\n
\u201cFortunately, my colleagues have great experience and are always ready to help. Together, we solve these situations.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
That responsibility motivates him even more to perform at his best.<\/p>\n
\nTeamwork and Integration<\/h3>\n
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\nA Successful Match<\/h3>\n
Bob has already recommended Port of Opportunities<\/strong> \u2014 and the idea of hiring newcomers \u2014 to other maritime companies.<\/p>\n
He says that working at CTC has greatly improved his professional growth<\/strong>, language skills<\/strong>, and integration<\/strong> into Dutch society.<\/p>\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s more than just a job \u2014 it\u2019s a new chapter in my life.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2484,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":""},"class_list":["post-6044","showcase","type-showcase","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n