{"id":10602,"date":"2026-05-29T09:26:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T09:26:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/medewerkers-verhalen\/sam-van-der-linden\/"},"modified":"2026-05-29T09:32:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T09:32:38","slug":"sam-van-der-linden","status":"publish","type":"employee_story","link":"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/en\/medewerkers-verhalen\/sam-van-der-linden\/","title":{"rendered":"From the shop floor to making an impact across the region"},"content":{"rendered":"<section style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--padding-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--padding-small);\" class=\"media-text-block wp-elements-b64fe34852547d9df4ac847b5c28822b wp-block-acf-media-text-block has-text-color has-black-color has-background has-sand-background-color\"><div class=\"container media-text\">\n    <div class=\"media-text-inner\">\n        \n        <div class=\"media-text-content\">\n                            <div class=\"media-text-editor\">\n                    <p>Every colleague at My Jewellery has a unique story. About seizing opportunities, taking new steps and growing a little every day. Behind every sparkling result is a team full of power, where every contribution matters. Sam shares her story and shows how she makes a difference.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--padding-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--padding-small);\" class=\"media-text-block wp-block-acf-media-text-block\"><div class=\"container media-text\">\n    <div class=\"media-text-inner\">\n        \n        <div class=\"media-text-content\">\n                            <div class=\"media-text-editor\">\n                    <h3>Growing by embracing new challenges<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cAs a Junior Area Manager, I\u2019m responsible for the South-East region together with my colleague Lotte. No two days are the same, and that\u2019s exactly what makes my job so enjoyable. One day I\u2019m analyzing results and discussing opportunities with Store Managers, and the next I\u2019m in a Boutique coaching and supporting teams. That variety is what gives me energy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat I enjoy most is supporting teams and leaders. Together, we look at how we can bring out the best in a team, achieve our goals and make sure everyone enjoys coming to work. Every Boutique is different and has its own needs, which keeps the job dynamic and challenging.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>From intern to Junior Area Manager<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cMy journey at My Jewellery started five years ago as an intern. From there, I grew step by step: from Sales Assistant to Floor Manager, then Assistant Store Manager, followed by Store Manager of our Eindhoven Flagship Store. Today, I\u2019m proud to call myself a Junior Area Manager.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen I look back, I\u2019m proud of every step I\u2019ve taken. To me, that\u2019s exactly what Let\u2019s grow together means. If you take initiative, show what you\u2019re capable of and enjoy what you do, there are real opportunities to grow. I\u2019ve always felt trusted to take on new challenges and continue developing myself.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Celebrating success together<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cThe people are what truly make me feel at home here. Whether you work in a Boutique or at our Head Office, everyone is approachable and supportive. There\u2019s an open atmosphere where you can be yourself and where colleagues genuinely help each other. Collaboration is also at the heart of our team. We motivate each other, think along and work together towards our goals. Of course, we celebrate the big successes, but for me it\u2019s often the small moments that matter most. Taking time to appreciate what\u2019s going well, complimenting each other and feeling proud of our achievements together creates so much positive energy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Continuing to grow every day<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cWhat I\u2019ve learned? Growth doesn\u2019t always come from one big leap. By embracing opportunities, staying curious and being open to new challenges, you often achieve more than you ever imagined. And the best part is that you never do it alone, you do it together.\u201d<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--padding-medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--padding-medium);\" class=\"media-text-block wp-block-acf-media-text-block has-background has-sand-background-color\"><div class=\"container media-text\">\n    <div class=\"media-text-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"media-text-image\">\n                <div class=\"media-text-image-inner\">\n                    <img width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-carrousel-5-1-500x500.png\" class=\"media-text-image-img\" alt=\"Vijf collega&#039;s in overleg voor dagstart in de My Jewellery Boutique winkel in Eindhoven. Sam heeft haar laptop voor zich. Op de achtergrond zie je kleding hangen aan gouden rekken.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-carrousel-5-1-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-carrousel-5-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-carrousel-5-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-carrousel-5-1-540x540.png 540w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-carrousel-5-1.png 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"media-text-content\">\n                            <div class=\"media-text-editor\">\n                    <h3>&#8220;I started as an intern and grew step by step into a Junior Area Manager role. To me, that shows that at My Jewellery you can truly grow when you dare to seize opportunities and keep developing yourself.&#8221;<\/h3>\n                <\/div>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"employee-slider-block wp-block-acf-employee-stories-block\"><div class=\"container employee-slider\">\n            <div class=\"row employee-slider-top\">\n            <div class=\"col\">\n                <h2>Meet even more colleagues<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n            <div class=\"row employee-slider-filters\">\n            <div class=\"col\">\n                <nav class=\"employee-filters\" aria-label=\"Filter employee stories\">\n                    <h2 class=\"employee-filters-title\">\n                        Filter stories                    <\/h2>\n\n                    <ul class=\"employee-filters-list\" role=\"list\">\n                        <li class=\"employee-filters-item\">\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"employee-filter-button js-employee-filter-button\" data-term-id=\"all\" aria-pressed=\"true\">\n                                All                            <\/button>\n                        <\/li>\n\n                                                    <li class=\"employee-filters-item\">\n                                <button\n                                    type=\"button\"\n                                    class=\"employee-filter-button js-employee-filter-button\"\n                                    data-term-id=\"95\"\n                                    aria-pressed=\"false\"\n                                >\n                                    Boutiques                                <\/button>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                    <li class=\"employee-filters-item\">\n                                <button\n                                    type=\"button\"\n                                    class=\"employee-filter-button js-employee-filter-button\"\n                                    data-term-id=\"94\"\n                                    aria-pressed=\"false\"\n                                >\n                                    Hoofdkantoor                                <\/button>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                    <li class=\"employee-filters-item\">\n                                <button\n                                    type=\"button\"\n                                    class=\"employee-filter-button js-employee-filter-button\"\n                                    data-term-id=\"96\"\n                                    aria-pressed=\"false\"\n                                >\n                                    Stage                                <\/button>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                    <li class=\"employee-filters-item\">\n                                <button\n                                    type=\"button\"\n                                    class=\"employee-filter-button js-employee-filter-button\"\n                                    data-term-id=\"98\"\n                                    aria-pressed=\"false\"\n                                >\n                                    Warehouse                                <\/button>\n                            <\/li>\n                                            <\/ul>\n                <\/nav>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n            <div class=\"row employee-slider-items\">\n            <div class=\"col\">\n                <div class=\"swiper employee-swiper js-employee-swiper\">\n                    <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                        \n                            <div class=\"swiper-slide employee-slide employee-story-card\" data-terms=\"98\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/en\/medewerkers-verhalen\/shiella-van-berlo-ching\/\" class=\"employee-slide-inner employee-story-card-inner\">\n\n                                                                            <figure class=\"employee-slide-image employee-story-card-image\">\n                                            <img width=\"540\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Scherm\u00adafbeelding-2026-05-01-om-16.50.00-540x540.png\" class=\"attachment-employee-card-image size-employee-card-image\" alt=\"The repair specialist, Shiella, from My Warehouse in \u2019s-Hertogenbosch. She is wearing a white sweater and smiling towards the side.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Scherm\u00adafbeelding-2026-05-01-om-16.50.00-540x540.png 540w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Scherm\u00adafbeelding-2026-05-01-om-16.50.00-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Scherm\u00adafbeelding-2026-05-01-om-16.50.00-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Scherm\u00adafbeelding-2026-05-01-om-16.50.00-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Scherm\u00adafbeelding-2026-05-01-om-16.50.00.png 555w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/>                                        <\/figure>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"employee-slide-title employee-story-card-title\">\n                                            Stitch by stitch towards a more sustainable future                                        <\/div>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"employee-slide-name employee-story-card-name\">\n                                            Shiella van Berlo-Ching                                        <\/div>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"employee-slide-job employee-story-card-job\">\n                                            Repair Specialist                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                            <div class=\"swiper-slide employee-slide employee-story-card\" data-terms=\"95 94\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/en\/medewerkers-verhalen\/christa-rozeboom\/\" class=\"employee-slide-inner employee-story-card-inner\">\n\n                                                                            <figure class=\"employee-slide-image employee-story-card-image\">\n                                            <img width=\"540\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-5-540x540.png\" class=\"attachment-employee-card-image size-employee-card-image\" alt=\"Christa Rozeboom, HR Advisor Retail, smiling portrait photo in the showroom.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-5-540x540.png 540w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-5-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-5-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-5-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-5.png 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/>                                        <\/figure>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"employee-slide-title employee-story-card-title\">\n                                            From Boutiques to policy: always moving forward                                        <\/div>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"employee-slide-name employee-story-card-name\">\n                                            Christa Rozeboom                                        <\/div>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"employee-slide-job employee-story-card-job\">\n                                            HR Advisor Retail                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                            <div class=\"swiper-slide employee-slide employee-story-card\" data-terms=\"95 94 96\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/en\/medewerkers-verhalen\/iris-krijnen\/\" class=\"employee-slide-inner employee-story-card-inner\">\n\n                                                                            <figure class=\"employee-slide-image employee-story-card-image\">\n                                            <img width=\"540\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-4-540x540.png\" class=\"attachment-employee-card-image size-employee-card-image\" alt=\"Iris Krijnen, Design Specialist, smiling portrait photo in the showroom.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-4-540x540.png 540w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-4-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-4.png 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/>                                        <\/figure>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"employee-slide-title employee-story-card-title\">\n                                            Turning creativity and style into my dream job                                        <\/div>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"employee-slide-name employee-story-card-name\">\n                                            Iris Krijnen                                        <\/div>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"employee-slide-job employee-story-card-job\">\n                                            Design Specialist                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                            <div class=\"swiper-slide employee-slide employee-story-card\" data-terms=\"95 94\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/en\/medewerkers-verhalen\/eline-bielschowskij\/\" class=\"employee-slide-inner employee-story-card-inner\">\n\n                                                                            <figure class=\"employee-slide-image employee-story-card-image\">\n                                            <img width=\"540\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-3-540x540.png\" class=\"attachment-employee-card-image size-employee-card-image\" alt=\"Eline Bielschowsky, Buyer, smiling portrait photo in the showroom.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-3-540x540.png 540w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-3-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-3.png 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/>                                        <\/figure>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"employee-slide-title employee-story-card-title\">\n                                            Building something beautiful together                                        <\/div>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"employee-slide-name employee-story-card-name\">\n                                            Eline Bielschowskij                                        <\/div>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"employee-slide-job employee-story-card-job\">\n                                            Buyer                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                            <div class=\"swiper-slide employee-slide employee-story-card\" data-terms=\"94 98\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/en\/medewerkers-verhalen\/karlijn-schalken\/\" class=\"employee-slide-inner employee-story-card-inner\">\n\n                                                                            <figure class=\"employee-slide-image employee-story-card-image\">\n                                            <img width=\"540\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-7-540x540.png\" class=\"attachment-employee-card-image size-employee-card-image\" alt=\"Karlijn Schalken, Process Supervisor, smiling portrait photo in the showroom.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-7-540x540.png 540w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-7-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-7-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-7-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-7.png 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/>                                        <\/figure>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"employee-slide-title employee-story-card-title\">\n                                            Pushing boundaries and seizing opportunities                                        <\/div>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"employee-slide-name employee-story-card-name\">\n                                            Karlijn Schalken                                        <\/div>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"employee-slide-job employee-story-card-job\">\n                                            Process Supervisor                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                            <div class=\"swiper-slide employee-slide employee-story-card\" data-terms=\"95 94\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/en\/medewerkers-verhalen\/britt-kusters\/\" class=\"employee-slide-inner employee-story-card-inner\">\n\n                                                                            <figure class=\"employee-slide-image employee-story-card-image\">\n                                            <img width=\"540\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-8-540x540.png\" class=\"attachment-employee-card-image size-employee-card-image\" alt=\"Britt Kusters, Supervisor Customer Care, smiling portrait photo in the showroom.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-8-540x540.png 540w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-8-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-8-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-8-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-8.png 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/>                                        <\/figure>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"employee-slide-title employee-story-card-title\">\n                                            Your dedication opens doors                                        <\/div>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"employee-slide-name employee-story-card-name\">\n                                            Britt Kusters                                        <\/div>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"employee-slide-job employee-story-card-job\">\n                                            Supervisor Customer Care                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                            <div class=\"swiper-slide employee-slide employee-story-card\" data-terms=\"95 94 96 98\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/en\/medewerkers-verhalen\/jasmijn-besselink\/\" class=\"employee-slide-inner employee-story-card-inner\">\n\n                                                                            <figure class=\"employee-slide-image employee-story-card-image\">\n                                            <img width=\"540\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-10-540x540.png\" class=\"attachment-employee-card-image size-employee-card-image\" alt=\"Jasmijn Besselink, Workplace Experience Coordinator, smiling portrait photo in the showroom.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-10-540x540.png 540w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-10-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-10-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-10-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-10.png 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/>                                        <\/figure>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"employee-slide-title employee-story-card-title\">\n                                            From energetic events to inspiring workplaces                                        <\/div>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"employee-slide-name employee-story-card-name\">\n                                            Jasmijn Besselink                                        <\/div>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"employee-slide-job employee-story-card-job\">\n                                            Workplace Experience Co\u00f6rdinator                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                            <div class=\"swiper-slide employee-slide employee-story-card\" data-terms=\"94 98\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/en\/medewerkers-verhalen\/anouk-van-veen\/\" class=\"employee-slide-inner employee-story-card-inner\">\n\n                                                                            <figure class=\"employee-slide-image employee-story-card-image\">\n                                            <img width=\"540\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-12-540x540.png\" class=\"attachment-employee-card-image size-employee-card-image\" alt=\"Anouk van Veen, Product Owner, smiling portrait photo in the showroom.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-12-540x540.png 540w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-12-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-12-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-12-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-12.png 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/>                                        <\/figure>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"employee-slide-title employee-story-card-title\">\n                                            An unexpected path from warehouse to Finance                                        <\/div>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"employee-slide-name employee-story-card-name\">\n                                            Anouk van Veen                                        <\/div>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"employee-slide-job employee-story-card-job\">\n                                            Production Controller                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                            <div class=\"swiper-slide employee-slide employee-story-card\" data-terms=\"95 94\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/en\/medewerkers-verhalen\/megan-van-eenennaam\/\" class=\"employee-slide-inner employee-story-card-inner\">\n\n                                                                            <figure class=\"employee-slide-image employee-story-card-image\">\n                                            <img width=\"540\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-14-540x540.png\" class=\"attachment-employee-card-image size-employee-card-image\" alt=\"Megan van Eenennaam, Area Manager, smiling portrait photo in the showroom.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-14-540x540.png 540w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-14-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-14-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-14-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-14.png 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/>                                        <\/figure>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"employee-slide-title employee-story-card-title\">\n                                            Every day brings new challenges and something to celebrate                                        <\/div>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"employee-slide-name employee-story-card-name\">\n                                             Megan van Eenennaam                                        <\/div>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"employee-slide-job employee-story-card-job\">\n                                            Area Manager                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                            <div class=\"swiper-slide employee-slide employee-story-card\" data-terms=\"95 94\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/en\/medewerkers-verhalen\/zoe-de-gans\/\" class=\"employee-slide-inner employee-story-card-inner\">\n\n                                                                            <figure class=\"employee-slide-image employee-story-card-image\">\n                                            <img width=\"540\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-16-540x540.png\" class=\"attachment-employee-card-image size-employee-card-image\" alt=\"Zoe de Gans, Retail Support Employee, smiling portrait photo in the showroom.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-16-540x540.png 540w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-16-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-16-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-16-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-16.png 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/>                                        <\/figure>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"employee-slide-title employee-story-card-title\">\n                                            Step by step towards my dream job                                        <\/div>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"employee-slide-name employee-story-card-name\">\n                                            Zo\u00eb de Gans                                        <\/div>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"employee-slide-job employee-story-card-job\">\n                                            Retail Support Employee                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                            <div class=\"swiper-slide employee-slide employee-story-card\" data-terms=\"94\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/en\/medewerkers-verhalen\/thom-timmer\/\" class=\"employee-slide-inner employee-story-card-inner\">\n\n                                                                            <figure class=\"employee-slide-image employee-story-card-image\">\n                                            <img width=\"540\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-17-540x540.png\" class=\"attachment-employee-card-image size-employee-card-image\" alt=\"Thom Timmer, Business Development Manager, smiling portrait photo in the showroom.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-17-540x540.png 540w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-17-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-nieuwsberichten-17-150x150.png 150w, 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                                     <div class=\"employee-slide-job employee-story-card-job\">\n                                            Head of Business Development                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                            <div class=\"swiper-slide employee-slide employee-story-card\" data-terms=\"95 94\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/en\/medewerkers-verhalen\/puck-van-rijn\/\" class=\"employee-slide-inner employee-story-card-inner\">\n\n                                                                            <figure class=\"employee-slide-image employee-story-card-image\">\n                                            <img width=\"540\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Instagram-Square-Collega-03.1-1-540x540.jpg\" class=\"attachment-employee-card-image size-employee-card-image\" alt=\"Retail Recruiter, Puck van Rijn, smiling portrait photo in the showroom.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Instagram-Square-Collega-03.1-1-540x540.jpg 540w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Instagram-Square-Collega-03.1-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Instagram-Square-Collega-03.1-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Instagram-Square-Collega-03.1-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Instagram-Square-Collega-03.1-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Instagram-Square-Collega-03.1-1-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Instagram-Square-Collega-03.1-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Instagram-Square-Collega-03.1-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/>                                        <\/figure>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"employee-slide-title employee-story-card-title\">\n                                            I\u2019ve never done it before, so I think I can do it                                        <\/div>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"employee-slide-name employee-story-card-name\">\n                                            Puck van Rijn                                        <\/div>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"employee-slide-job employee-story-card-job\">\n                                            Recruiter Retail                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                            <div class=\"swiper-slide employee-slide employee-story-card\" data-terms=\"94\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/en\/medewerkers-verhalen\/anouk-schapendonk-persoon\/\" class=\"employee-slide-inner employee-story-card-inner\">\n\n                                                                            <figure class=\"employee-slide-image employee-story-card-image\">\n                                            <img width=\"540\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-carrousel-3-1-540x540.png\" class=\"attachment-employee-card-image size-employee-card-image\" alt=\"Anouk Schapendonk-Persoon, Cateringbeheerder, lachende portretfoto in de showroom\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-carrousel-3-1-540x540.png 540w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-carrousel-3-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-carrousel-3-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-carrousel-3-1-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-carrousel-3-1.png 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/>                                        <\/figure>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"employee-slide-title employee-story-card-title\">\n                                            From fresh lunches to meaningful moments                                        <\/div>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"employee-slide-name employee-story-card-name\">\n                                            Anouk Schapendonk-Persoon                                        <\/div>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"employee-slide-job employee-story-card-job\">\n                                            Catering Manager                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                            <div class=\"swiper-slide employee-slide employee-story-card\" data-terms=\"94\">\n            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src=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-carrousel-4-2-540x540.png\" class=\"attachment-employee-card-image size-employee-card-image\" alt=\"Famke van Rennes, Recruiter Retail, lachende portretfoto in de showroom\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-carrousel-4-2-540x540.png 540w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-carrousel-4-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-carrousel-4-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-carrousel-4-2-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/careers.my-jewellery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-carrousel-4-2.png 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/>                                        <\/figure>\n                                    \n                                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