What this episode coversThe YP Program structure: From onboarding to graduation Work-life balance in your first tech job How Bol.com supports relocation and housing The application process decoded (no leetcode nightmares!) Transitioning from student to professional mindset Leadership opportunities within the program
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Everything about Design Sprints
Ever wished you could test wild ideas without months of meetings? In this episode, we crack open Bol.com’s design sprint playbook—where cross-functional teams turn chaos into shippable solutions in just one week.
Perfect for: Product teams, designers, agile coaches, and anyone tired of "analysis paralysis."What this episode coversThe sprint mindset: Why constraining time unlocks creativityDay-by-day breakdown: How to scope, sketch, prototype, and test in 4 daysReal Bol.com case studies: From the "Branded Shelves" success to ideas that flopped (and why that’s good)Pro tips: Facilitator tricks, stakeholder buy-in, and why candy is non-negotiableTools & resources: Where to start your own sprint
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All about Product Analytics
Ever wondered how product teams avoid building features nobody wants? Meet Laura and Joep, Bol.com's product analytics experts, who reveal how data stops wasted effort and fuels smart decisions. Learn why a "fake door test" is their secret weapon and how failed experiments are actually wins in disguise!What this episode covers🔍 What you’ll learn:✅ Why "good enough" data beats perfect (but late) analysis✅ How a fake door test saved months of wasted engineering time✅ The 4 key skills every product analyst needs✅ Why failed experiments are secretly wins
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Queer Bol
This week, Ernst and Daniel from Queer Bol share how they're transforming workplaces - not with big policies, but through real, everyday actions. Like that time an educational poster in the bathroom made a colleague say: "I never knew this - thank you for opening my eyes."
"It's not just about acceptance," says Daniel. "It's about creating space where people can truly be themselves." From rainbow pins to brave conversations, this is how small changes make big impact. What this episode covers• How Queer Bol started – from a simple question to a beautiful community • Why workplace inclusion matters – for employees, companies, and society• The impact of visibility – pins, posters, and safe spaces • Personal stories – overcoming challenges and fostering allyship • What’s next? – Pride collaborations, education, and expanding outreach• https://pro-now.com/en/ • https://coc.nl/en/ (One of the most important LGBTQIA+ focused organisations in the Netherlands) • https://www.transgendernetwerk.nl/ • https://www.movisie.nl/publicatie/feiten-cijfers-lhbtiqa-rij (Lots of numbers and facts) • https://reports.hrc.org/being-an-lgbtq-ally (Great overview about what allyship means, plus a lot of additional useful info)
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Chaos Engineering Day
What happens when you dedicate a day to breaking things on purpose? Chaos Day! Join us as Bart Stroeken and Quido Meijer from Bol.com dive into the world of Chaos Engineering—a discipline focused on building confidence in your systems by intentionally causing failures. Learn how Bol.com organizes Chaos Days, the surprising findings they’ve uncovered, and how you can apply these lessons to your own systems.What this episode coversWhat is Chaos Engineering and why it matters How Bol.com runs Chaos Days twice a year Real-world examples of chaos experiments and their outcomesTips for starting your own Chaos Engineering initiatives The importance of preparation and community involvement
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