Nearly 25% of our new colleagues join Essent based on enthusiastic recommendations from their network and are referred to us for open positions. In Thanks New Job, we celebrate each successful referral. This time, Andrei Dobre is thanking Rafael (Rafa) Gallart for helping him secure his new role as DevOps Engineer.
What are your roles at Essent?Rafa: "We are both DevOps Engineers at Essent, and we're part of the Enablement Team. We use our expertise in backend services and the cloud to help create our new developer portal, HyperHub. We're also working on automating processes, which can be used by other Essent engineers to reduce the time spent on repetitive tasks, allowing them to focus more on the creative aspects of their work. Additionally, we hope our skills will enhance the positive Developer Experience at Essent."
How do you know each other?Andrei: "Rafa and I have known each other since we started working together about five years ago at another company in Eindhoven. Since then, we became friends and eventually neighbors. We frequently visit each other."
“We make a great team!”
Rafa: "On a personal level, I always wanted to work with Andrei again. We make a great team, so it was a natural thought. Moreover, Andrei’s broad experience and analytical thinking seemed like a perfect match for Essent. I’m confident that Andrei will contribute significantly to shaping Essent’s future IT landscape."
Andrei, how did Rafa introduce Essent to you, and what convinced you to apply?
Andrei: "Rafa had been telling me about Essent ever since he joined. From his descriptions, it sounded like a vibrant engineering department that fosters professional growth. I had been looking for such an inspiring environment for a while when I decided to apply."
What advice do you have for Andrei as a new colleague at Essent?
Rafa: "Be yourself and get involved! Connect with people, participate in initiatives, and actively seek out your interests. Don’t be shy! Essent employees are very open and collegial. And as far as I know, they don’t bite :)"
Are you working closely together now?
Rafa: "Andrei just started on May 1st. We’re both in the Enablement Team, so yes, we work closely together since we are in the same team."
How did you know about the referral bonus, Rafa?
Rafa: "I was familiar with such bonuses from other companies. When I joined Essent, our HR colleague Melanie Remi explained the benefits in detail. And the big posters around Essent’s headquarters in Den Bosch serve as great reminders!"
What will you do with the €1,500 referral bonus?
Rafa: "First, I’ll give about half of it to the government, haha. Jokes aside, I’ll use most of it for a gift for my partner’s anniversary, a digital piano!"
Do you have any tips for other colleagues on referring someone and earning the bonus?
Rafa: "Yes, keep making suggestions! Our HR team appreciates it when you think along, so don’t hesitate! I was quite aware of the number of friends I referred at one point and felt a bit uneasy about it. I spoke with HR to see if it was okay, and they said it absolutely was!"
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