In recruiting, timely communication is the key to success. However, one of the biggest challenges is delayed feedback from Hiring Managers. Why is it important for hiring managers to provide quick feedback?

Headhunters are tasked with finding, evaluating, and presenting talent. With no timely feedback after presenting candidates or conducting interviews, the following occurs:

• Delays in the hiring process = poor candidate experience. A swift hiring process is crucial to securing top talent. Candidates expect timely and transparent communication. Delays in feedback lead to frustration and disappointment. As a result, qualified candidates quickly lose interest. Such negative experiences damages the reputation of companies and headhunters and deters potential talent from interacting with the respective company or headhunter.

• Lost talent. In a competitive job market, delays make the difference between hiring an outstanding talent and losing it to competition. Companies that act quickly and efficiently have a clear advantage.

• Increased costs. A prolonged hiring process incurs additional costs. This includes not only direct costs like additional interviews, but also indirect costs due to unfilled positions that can impact productivity and team morale.

Thus, timely feedback from Hiring Managers to headhunters is crucial for a successful recruitment process. It helps to secure the best talent, to improve the candidate experience, and to reduce costs. Companies that take this seriously gain a competitive advantage and build a strong employer brand.

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Candidate ghosting in recruitment is the abrupt and unexplained cessation of communication between a candidate and a recruiter. This can occur at any stage of the hiring process: From initial contact to follow-ups before or after the interview. Ghosting can be no response to emails, neglecting scheduled calls, or simply disappearing without notice.

Here’s why you should NOT ghost a recruiter:

You’ll miss learning opportunities: Constructive feedback is invaluable for professional growth. When you ghost a recruiter, you miss the opportunity to receive insights into your strengths and weaknesses, you hinder learning and improvement for future interviews and career endeavors.

Your reduced job market visibility impacts on your overall career path: Ghosting can contribute to your invisibility in the job market. A recruiter recalls your reputation for ghosting and thus will not contact you again for future opportunities. This will limit your opportunities, making it challenging for you to secure positions aligned with your skills and aspirations.

In summary, candidate ghosting has profound consequences for you as a job seeker. Professional recruiters play a crucial role in mitigating these effects by fostering a culture of open communication, providing constructive feedback, and treating a candidate with respect. A commitment to transparency not only benefits you as a candidate in the short term but also contributes to a healthier and more ethical recruitment ecosystem in the long run.

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You’ve been in interview panel meetings with multiple interviewers from different hierarchy levels? Then you’ve probably noticed that it can be challenging to have an unbiased meeting. Specifically, when senior participants share their opinion upfront and more junior participants/subordinates do not dare to express the opposite opinion.

Let me thus share with you how paper clips will eliminate bias in the decision meeting:

• It is vital that none of the participants share their view upfront. Instead, the meeting starts with the distribution of 3 paper clips for each participant.

• All meeting participants put their paper clip ‘vote’ on the table AT THE SAME TIME, choosing between 3 clips (the perfect candidate), 2 clips (a pretty good candidate), 1 clip (big doubts) and 0 clips (no way).

• When all participants have voted similarly, the discussion & decision is short. Having voted differently, participants share their rationale so that the panel can come to a joint decision.

Just try the paper clip method and you’ll be convinced by the results!

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Have you experienced that working on FMCG searches with large HR Consulting firms can be dissapointing in terms of candidate quality & search duration?

This is because a major part of the work is done by Junior Consultants without own FMCG experience. They are not at eye-level with potential Senior FMCG candidates and thus, cannot provide a professional response to candidate’s questions.

I do know the FMCG industry inside-out. This comes from my own international management expertise within top-notch FMCG firms. Thus, I ensure FMCG consulting services at eye-level. And, being the only point-of-contact towards candidates, I do not delegate work to researchers/call centers.

Therefore, both candidates and clients appreciate my consulting services at eye-level.

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In the past, you could fill a vacancy by advertising the role on your website or online. This is no longer the case because you only reach the candidates that are actively searching for a new role.

However, using AKlein-Consult to fill a vacancy comes with the following advantages:

Access to the Hidden Talent Pool: Based on a client briefing, AKlein-Consult actively approaches the hidden market of passive candidates. They are not actively looking for jobs but might be open to new opportunities. This can be invaluable to find top talent, especially for hard-to-fill positions.

Specialized Expertise and Networking: AKlein-Consult specializes in FMCG, Life Science and Asia searches with an extensive network in this industries & regions. This goes hand in hand with a deep understanding of the respective candidate markets as well as the skills and qualifications needed for specific roles.

Time-saving: Advertising a role on your website or a job portal gives you a large number of candidate applications. The downside is that many applications do not meet the requirements. They are thus irrelevant and it’s time consuming to check and to send a rejection. Also conducting initial interviews and checks if a candidate fits is time-consuming. Outsourcing these tasks to AKlein-Consult saves your time and allows you to focus on a short-list of pre-screened and handpicked candidates.

Cost-effective: While there are fees associated with using AKlein-Consult, the cost of a position that is vacant over a long time or hiring the wrong person can be much higher. Thus, AKlein-Consult helps to mitigate this risk by finding candidates quickly who are a good fit for the role and the company culture.

Confidentiality: In some cases, you may need to keep their hiring processes confidential. Using AKlein-Consult ensures discretion, especially when recruiting for sensitive or high-level positions.

Streamlined Process: AKlein-Consult is experienced in managing the entire hiring process, from sourcing candidates to negotiating offers. This leads to a more efficient and streamlined hiring process overall.

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Your CV is an important tool to showcase your skills and experience to potential employers and recruiters. However, you might have experienced that your CV did not trigger an interview when you applied for a role. Here’s why that could have happened:

Professional recruiters and employers skim your CV in just a couple of minutes to search for evidence in your past career which is comparable to the challenges in the vacant role. Based on that, they decide if they want to continue the dialogue with you.

However, many CVs just list roles and respective responsibilities. Including KPIs in your CV sets you apart by proving your actual achievements like % vs. py or % vs. objective in previous roles.

Thus, quantifying your past impact helps recruiters and hiring managers to understand not just what you did, but how well you did it compared to expectations.

In addition, tailoring your CV with specific KPIs relevant to the vacant role, makes your application more targeted and compelling and demonstrates your understanding of the job and how well you stand out from other candidates who may have similar skills and experiences but do not prove that in their CV.

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If not, let me briefly share the advantages a Boutique Recruiting Firm offers over larger, more generalized agencies:

• Specialized expertise: Owners of Boutique Recruiting Firms are mostly specialized in specific industries like FMCG or Life Science. Own management experience within an industry and a deep understanding of role requirements enables Boutique Recruiting Firms to better understand the unique needs of both clients and candidates.
• Personalized service: Boutique Recruiting Firms provide a truly personalized and attentive service. Unlike larger agencies where most of the project work is conducted by junior consultants, the owner of a Boutique Recruiting Firm works on eye-level with both senior client management and senior candidates, tailoring their approach to meet individual needs and preferences.
• Flexibility and agility: Boutique Recruiting Firms are typically more agile and adaptable than larger agencies. They can very quickly adjust their strategies and processes to accommodate changing market conditions or client requirements, providing more customized solutions and faster turnaround times.
• Access to top talent: Despite their smaller size, Boutique Recruiting Firms have access to the same pool of top talent as larger agencies. Their specialized focus and personalized approach attracts high-quality candidates who prefer working with senior recruiters who understand their industry and career goals because of own management experience in a specific industry like FMCG or Life Science.
• Focus on quality over quantity: Boutique Recruiting Firms prioritize quality over quantity. They are focused to find the best-fit candidates and they present only a limited number of short-listed candidates. In addition, long-term service levels of a Boutique Recruiting Firm owner does result in higher-quality placements and better long-term outcomes for both clients and candidates.

Overall, Boutique Recruiting Firms offer a unique combination of specialized expertise, personalized service, and agility that can provide significant advantages for clients seeking top talent in specific industries or niche areas.

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When contacting potential candidates for great job opportunities, I often see outdated LinkedIn profiles. Here are some reasons why it makes a lot of sense to keep your LinkedIn profile always up to date:

1. Professional Image: Your LinkedIn profile is the first impression you make on recruiting agencies. An up-to-date profile shows that you are actively engaged in your professional life and that are serious about your career.

2. Career Opportunities: Recruiters use LinkedIn to search for promising candidates, and having an up-to-date profile will increase your chances of being discovered for great job opportunities.

3. Networking: LinkedIn is a powerful tool for networking. An up-to-date profile can help you to connect with other professionals in your field, join relevant groups and discussions, and showcase your expertise and accomplishments.

4. Branding: Your LinkedIn profile is an extension of your personal Brand. It establishes you as an expert in your field and increases your visibility among your professional network.

5. Time Management: An up-to-date LinkedIn profile saves time; both yours and the recruiters. This is because a recruiter would not contact you when you’ve just changed your company. With an outdated profile, you’ll spend time responding and the recruiter to follow-up.

6. Industry Insights: LinkedIn provides valuable industry insights, news, and trends, and an up-to-date profile helps you to stay current with the latest developments in your field.

Overall, keeping your LinkedIn profile up to date is essential for maintaining a professional image, expanding your network, and advancing your career.

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Your LinkedIn profile is your professional online presence and a digital representation of your career and capabilities. Highlighting your people skills on your LinkedIn profile is crucial for the following reasons:

Attracts Opportunities: Recruiters use LinkedIn to search for management candidates with mandatory people management skills. Demonstrating strong people skills makes you stand out for great roles.

Leadership Type: Highlighting your people skills on your LinkedIn profile establishes your credibility and authority. Specifically, it#s important to differentiate between your functional and disciplinary leadership experience.

Team Size: Management roles come with various team sizes. Often expertise in leading large teams is mandatory for a role. Thus, your LinkedIn profile should identify the size of your team responsibility.

Overall, your LinkedIn profile serves as a digital resume and personal Branding tool. Highlighting your people leadership skills will enhance your professional reputation, attract opportunities, and advance your career.

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Have you lately struggled to fill key open positions? That’s completely understandable. Much like the quest for the finest truffles, finding the ideal candidate in today’s competitive job market can be quite challenging.

I’m here to help you successfully fill your vacancies in the new year! 💼✨.

With my industry expertise and management experience from Procter & Gamble and Coca-Cola, combined with 20+ yrs. of active sourcing for FMCG and Life Science roles, I am well-equipped to assist you.

By leveraging your detailed brief, I will personally reach out to and identify the best candidates who align with your company’s needs.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch for a no-obligation conversation. Let’s collaborate to attract the best talent for your team! I look forward to connect and support you in filling your open positions.

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