What do you consider is the key to a successful recruitment process?
Peter: I believe that a successful recruitment process consists mainly of the following parts:
Firstly, as a recruitment consultant, it is important to have a very good understanding of the client's business, i.e. historical development, current status, external factors, where the business is heading and what challenges they may face. Also, an understanding of the circumstances and expectations of the relevant position to be able to understand what background, experience and personality a candidate must have in order to be successful in the position and company.
Secondly, understanding the industry as well as extensive networks of both potential candidates, and people who can provide leads on potential candidates. Furthermore, a relationship built on trust with the client is required, and as the responsible recruitment consultant, I also depend on my professional and dedicated colleagues at Boyden.
What are your specializations and strengths in the recruitment industry?
Peter: Before I became a recruitment consultant, I was a line manager with P/L responsibility for about 16 years, in a few different companies and industries. I have been headhunted several times to businesses I did not have any prior experience in, and I think one of my greatest strengths is a good analytical ability and ability to understand the context.
As a recruitment consultant, it is important to have a broad and deep understanding of the client’s business to understand what profile is required for the position we will recruit. I think my experiences and personal strengths have contributed to that ability. I also have a great interest in people and behaviors and like to think I am good at understanding different people's inherent ambitions as well as capabilities.
