It's the candidate who shines during a recruitment.
Remember that when we call you!
You could be actively job seeking, open to new opportunities, or completely content with your current job. Whatever the case may be, it's possible that one day you'll receive a call from us. The reason is quite simple: we have a position to fill, and your profile matches the role.
There's no need to be surprised. You've worked in the industry for some time or possess skills and experiences that are valuable for the position. You're attractive as a candidate, and you probably don't hear that often enough. But we know it. That's why we're calling. Take it as a compliment.
You might be wondering how we've come across you. Rest assured, we're not lurking around corners or snooping in your personal mail.
Chances are, we found you on LinkedIn or through one of your acquaintances. Did you know that more than 70% of recruiters use LinkedIn? We're part of that statistic and would love to have you in our network. It can never hurt to be connected with a headhunter!
Once you've agreed to participate in the process, we set the gears in motion! Below, you can see what that entails for you.
You'll receive a message in your inbox, an SMS, or a call from us. In most cases, we straightforwardly inform you about the purpose: "I'm a Headhunter, and I have an exciting position that I'd like to discuss with you" - and that's when the conversation starts. We speak confidentially with you and try to determine if you're motivated for a change and if the role we're working on is a match for you.
When you agree to be part of the recruitment process, you'll receive a thorough role description. This gives you the opportunity to get an overview of what the position is really about. Remember, at any time, you have the right and the option to say that the interest isn't quite there - we do the same thing the other way around - and we'll still be good friends for it.
There's always good preparation associated with when we contact you, but occasionally, we might not have a substantial understanding of you. In that case, we might ask you for your CV and additional information.
If the company is interested, and if you're interested too, you'll be introduced to our client. This meeting gives both you and the company the chance to ask in-depth questions and get to know each other.
If the meeting goes well, tests and references need to be gathered, and you might have to meet with more people from the company.
If everything aligns, you'll ultimately be offered a contract, and we're more than willing to assist you in getting a favorable agreement in place. However, remember that the company is our client, and it's always a good idea for you to consult with contacts who have professional insight. That being said, we'll certainly do our best to secure a contract that both parties are satisfied with. Our own fee depends on it.
When the contract is signed, and you've worked at the company for a while, you'll receive another call from us. This time, we'd like to hear how you're doing, if you're thriving, and if everything is as it should be. You're important to us, even after the process is complete, and we'd love to stay in touch.
Are you curious about other aspects of the recruitment process?
View the process from our side of the table.
How long is the process?
That's a good question, and the answer varies a lot. Sometimes a recruitment process can take a few weeks, while other times it might extend over several months. In our experience, it's rarely longer than 3 months, but if the puzzle pieces don't fall into place, it can take longer.
Do you have a CV database?
Another question we often encounter, and this time the answer is: no, we don't, and there's a reason for it.
All our processes start with an assessment of available candidates at the given time. Our clients expect a comprehensive process, not just us pulling out resumes that are already there. That's why we essentially start from scratch each time.
However, this doesn't mean that you can't be part of our network, making it easier to find you during the actual search process.
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