In 2020, Sevgi temporarily left her homeland, Turkey, to pursue her studies. While she misses the warm Turkish sun, she has built a life in Belgium that she enjoys so much that her departure from Turkey has become less temporary. Sev – as her close friends call her – has no immediate plans to move back, as her curiosity about how and why people make decisions keeps her grounded in Belgium. And recently, at One Inch Whale in Hasselt.

After completing her psychology studies, Sevgi decided to enrich her academic background by pursuing a master’s degree in ‘Theory and Research in Psychology’ at KU Leuven. This laid the foundation for her interest in market research. “During my studies, I had part-time student jobs in research settings: first as a research assistant in the Social Psychology unit at KU Leuven, and later as a junior researcher at a policy advisory firm,” Sevgi shares.

I look forward to the day when I can call myself the most sharp, not shallow researcher.

With her strong interest in human behaviour, Sevgi found that a role in market research suited her perfectly. As Strategy & Insights Lead, she now helps set up the right research projects to answer clients’ questions in the most effective way. The data she gathers is used to provide strategic insights that meet their specific needs. “I’m still finding my way, but I look forward to the day when I can call myself ‘the sharp, not shallow researcher.’ It’s great to know that One Inch Whale is a place where I can grow on the job.”

Alongside her desire to work in a dynamic environment, Sevgi was also looking for a company with a strong internal communication network. She found that from her very first conversation at One Inch Whale: “I could feel that One Inch Whale truly values a good match for both sides, and aren’t just looking to fill a position. This immediately gave me more confidence that our values align. I felt welcomed and encouraged right away!”

We are thrilled to have you on our team, Sev. Best of luck!