Progressing Recruiters Lives Everywhere Podcast (UK)

Path to Success in Recruitment - What it takes to become a successful recruiter with Helen Cassin and Ben Wilkinson

Welcome to the Progressing Recruiters Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond. 
We believe that within recruitment, there are no limits to how far you can progress. We want to show you how and why choosing to work in recruitment could be the best decision – both for progressing your career, and progressing your life.
 
In this episode, we're joined by Helen Cassin, Senior Principal Talent Attraction Specialist and Ben Wilkinson, Principal Consultant.
 
In this episode you can expect to dive into what it takes to become a successful recruiter!
 
Questions
Ben, what do you believe are the key qualities or traits that contribute to success as a recruiter?
From your perspective and own experience, what are some common challenges aspiring recruiters may face on their path to success, and how can they overcome them?
Can you share your insights on the importance of networking in advancing one's career in recruitment, and what strategies do you recommend for effective networking within the industry?
Ben, in your experience, what role does continuous learning and development play in the journey to becoming a successful recruiter, and what strategies do you recommend for staying updated with industry trends and best practices?
What advice(s) would you offer to aspiring recruiters who  want to get started on the road to success in the recruitment industry?
 
If you’d like to discover more about working #InsideAmoria –
Learn about our culture here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/culture-insideamoria/
Learn about our progression here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/progression-insideamoria/
And find the latest jobs available here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/jobs-insideamoria/

Recruitment Resilience: Conquering Stress in the Rollercoaster Ride with Lisa Garner

Welcome to the Progressing Recruiters Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond. 
 
We believe that within recruitment, there are no limits to how far you can progress. We want to show you how and why choosing to work in recruitment could be the best decision – both for progressing your career, and progressing your life.
 
In this episode, we're joined by Lisa Garner, Group Learning and Development Manager.
 
In this episode, you can expect to delve into a topic that's relevant to all of us in the fast-paced world of recruitment: stress management and handling the recruitment rollercoaster.
 
Questions
Can you share some insights into how recruiters can effectively manage stress amidst the challenges of the recruitment process?
What strategies would you recommend for recruiters to navigate the recruitment rollercoaster, especially during uncertain times or market fluctuations?
How do you see the role of stress management and resilience training evolving in the recruitment industry, particularly in light of recent challenges and changes?
Andy, as someone with extensive experience in the recruitment industry, both as a recruiter and a leader, could you share some insights or examples of how effective stress management and resilience training have impacted the performance and well-being of recruiters at Amoria Bond?
What other supportive measures or initiatives does Amoria Bond implement to ensure the well-being and mental health of its recruiters?
 
If you’d like to discover more about working #InsideAmoria –
Learn about our culture here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/culture-insideamoria/
Learn about our progression here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/progression-insideamoria/
And find the latest jobs available here:https://www.amoriabond.com/en/jobs-insideamoria/

Career Growth & Development Opportunities in Recruitment With Alina Ferrante and Christof Schäfer

Welcome to the Progressing Recruiters Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond. 
 
We believe that within recruitment, there are no limits to how far you can progress. We want to show you how and why choosing to work in recruitment could be the best decision – both for progressing your career, and progressing your life.
 
In this episode, we're joined by Alina Ferrante, Management Consultant, and Christof Schäfer, Executive Management Consultant, to explore all the career growth and development opportunities that open up with a career in recruitment!
 
In this episode, you can expect to learn from both Christof and Alina's experiences of career advancement and opportunities - from their tips and tricks, to the challenges they've had to overcome in order to get to where they are.
 
Questions
1. Christof, could you share some insights into how recruiters can advance in their careers and what opportunities are available for growth within our organisation?
2. Alina, could you share some insights or examples of how effective career development opportunities have impacted your career progression and success?
3. Christof, what advice would you offer to aspiring or early career recruiters who are looking to accelerate their career growth and development in the recruitment industry?
4. Alina, what are some challenges you've faced in your career growth journey at Amoria Bond, and how did you overcome them?
5. Christof, how important is networking in advancing one's career in recruitment, and what strategies do you recommend for effective networking within the industry?
 
If you’d like to discover more about working #InsideAmoria –
Learn about our culture here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/culture-insideamoria/
Learn about our progression here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/progression-insideamoria/

Onboarding Excellence: Shaping the Future of Recruiters with Bibianne van Latum and Jorn Klaver

Welcome to the Progressing Recruiters Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond. 
 
We believe that within recruitment, there are no limits to how far you can progress. We want to show you how and why choosing to work in recruitment could be the best decision – both for progressing your career, and progressing your life.
 
In this episode, we're joined by Bibianne van Latum, International Learning & Development Manager and Jorn Klaver, Technology Director.
 
You can expect to hear Jorn and Bibianne's insights and expertise on training and onboarding programmes for new recruiters. The wisdom shared is particularly informative and inspiring to those looking to navigate the early stages of their career in recruitment!
 
Questions
Let's start by exploring the training and onboarding programmes designed for early career recruiters. Can you share some insights into how these programmes help trainees get started in their roles?
What advice would you offer to recruiters on mastering their first months and progressing quickly in their careers?
How do you see the role of training and development evolving in the recruitment industry?
Could you share some insights or examples of how effective training and development programmes have impacted the career progression of new recruiters at Amoria Bond?
What are some key metrics or indicators that Amoria Bond uses to measure the effectiveness of its training and development programmes for recruiters?
 
If you’d like to discover more about working #InsideAmoria –
Learn about our culture here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/culture-insideamoria/
Learn about our progression here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/progression-insideamoria/
And find the latest jobs available here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/jobs-insideamoria/

Exploring Recruitment Paths: Navigating 180, 360, and Talent Attraction Roles with Veronika Koteva and Isabel Méndez Blanck-Conrady

Welcome to the Progressing Recruiters Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond. 
 
We believe that within recruitment, there are no limits to how far you can progress. We want to show you how and why choosing to work in recruitment could be the best decision – both for progressing your career, and progressing your life.
 
In this episode, Veronika Koteva, Principal Talent Attraction Specialist, is joined by her Talent Attraction colleague, Isabel Méndez Blanck-Conrady.
 
Join them to diving into various recruitment roles and career options, to help you figure out which one might be the perfect fit. As TA Consultants, it is Veronika and Isabel's daily task to match candidates with their perfect role in recruitment, and their expertise is enlightened in this episode.
 
Questions
What are the key differences between a 360-degree recruiter and a 180-degree recruiter? Can you walk us through the distinct focuses of each role?
What character traits or preferences make someone well-suited for a 360-degree recruitment position, and conversely, what characteristics shine in a 180-degree role, do you think?
What would you say are the key differences of Talent Attraction compared to the two roles we just discussed?
Isabel, how did you determine which path was the right fit for you? And what advice would you offer to our listeners who are contemplating their own career choices within the field?
 
If you’d like to discover more about working #InsideAmoria –
Learn about our culture here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/culture-insideamoria/
Learn about our progression here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/progression-insideamoria/
And find the latest jobs available here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/jobs-insideamoria/

Why Culture is Key in the Recruitment Industry - with Luwam Gdey and Veronika Koteva

Welcome to the Progressing Recruiters Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond. 
 
We believe that within recruitment, there are no limits to how far you can progress. We want to show you how and why choosing to work in recruitment could be the best decision – both for progressing your career, and progressing your life.
 
In this episode, Veronika Koteva, Principal Talent Attraction Specialist, is joined by Luwam Gdey, Recruitment Consultant, to discuss the importance of company culture, especially in the fast-paced recruitment industry.
 
From the need for adaptability and strong relationships to how collaboration is key to success, Luwam and Veronika also discuss Amoria Bond's culture and the factors that feed into it, such as diversity, inclusion, training and development opportunities. 
 
Questions
Why would you say is it so important for us to understand the culture of a workplace in recruitment? And what makes culture such a significant aspect when entering the recruitment field?
Given the emphasis on workplace culture, how do you think a positive culture contributes to success, not just in recruitment but in any professional setting?
From your experience, what are some practical ways that workplaces, especially in recruitment, can build and maintain a positive culture?
Culture isn't just a buzzword; it encompasses various aspects. How would you describe the culture here at Amoria Bond, and why is it unique in the recruitment industry?
If you’d like to discover more about working #InsideAmoria –
Learn about our culture here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/culture-insideamoria/
Learn about our progression here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/progression-insideamoria/
And find the latest jobs available here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/jobs-insideamoria/

The Wellbeing Revolution in the Recruitment Industry – with Helen Cassin and Andrew Bluffield

Welcome to the Progressing Recruiters Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond. 
 
We believe that within recruitment, there are no limits to how far you can progress. We want to show you how and why choosing to work in recruitment could be the best decision – both for progressing your career, and progressing your life.
 
In this episode, Helen Cassin, Senior Principal Talent Attraction Specialist is joined by Team Manager Andrew Bluffield, a key member of our fitness and wellbeing committee here in our Manchester office.
 
In this conversation, Helen and Andrew discuss wellbeing within recruitment; from workplace initiatives, key focus areas and the impact of wellbeing initiatives.
 
Questions
Why is it really important for us to actively manage our wellbeing and introduce different initiatives into the workplace, particularly within recruitment?
Considering the current emphasis on wellbeing, what actually motivated you to get involved in promoting wellbeing at work?
What sort of initiatives do you think workplaces, and not just in recruitment, can implement to support wellbeing? How does our employee lead wellbeing and fitness committee fit into this?
Wellbeing focus areas (physical, mental, emotional) in a work environment.
Thinking about our well being activities, how do you think that these initiatives have impacted on our own teams?
 
If you’d like to discover more about working #InsideAmoria –
Learn about our culture here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/culture-insideamoria/
Learn about our progression here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/progression-insideamoria/
And find the latest jobs available here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/jobs-insideamoria/

Meet the Board: Exploring the Worlds of Management Consulting and Recruitment with Mike Walker

Welcome to the Progressing Recruiters Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond. 
For our second season, join us as we talk to our board members and leaders to gain valuable tips, advice, and inspiration for your own professional life. From climbing the career ladder to the evolution of the recruitment industry - we'll cover it all.
Within recruitment, there truly are no limits to how far you can progress - so we want to show you how and why working in recruitment could be the best decision for your life and career!
In this episode, your host Jenny Walsh, Regional Talent Attraction Manager based in Amoria Bond’s Manchester office is joined by Mike Walker, Company Chair at CMC, Amoria Group's management consulting experts.
 
In the final instalment in our Meet the Board series, Mike and Jenny sit down to chat about all things recruitment and management consultancy. From Mike's big break in recruitment to what his proudest moment has been as a leader, also Mike shares how consultancy is different to recruitment, the value of being a specialist and nuggets of wisdom for both those starting out and for those more stressful moments of the job. Mike also shares why at Amoria Group, a great workplace culture is all about enabling you to be the best version of yourself.
 
Questions
1)    Hi Mike. It's great to have you with us today. Can you start by telling us a bit about your background and how you started with us?
 
2)    Amoria Bond and CMC are both part of a wider group, offering different services. What is involved in a typical day for an associate at a management consultancy and how does it differ to recruitment?
 
3)    As a Group we specialise in very specific industries: energy and advanced engineering. Why those in particular?
 
4)    You have been playing a leading role in the industry for several years now. What are your tips for those just starting out to quickly gain a foothold and become successful?
 
5)    Both recruitment and management consulting are areas that can bring a lot of success, but also a lot of challenges. What advice would you have for managing the stressful parts of the job?
 
6)    We talk a lot about the importance of creating a great culture at work. What does a great workplace culture mean to you?
 
7)    Those are great pieces of advice. Last but not least: What would you say has been your proudest moment as a leader so far?      
 
If you’d like to discover more about working #InsideAmoria –
Learn about our culture here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/culture-insideamoria/
Learn about our progression here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/progression-insideamoria/
And find the latest jobs available here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/jobs-insideamoria/

Meet the Board: Leading an APAC Recruitment and Consulting Business, with Keelie O’Dea

Welcome to the Progressing Recruiters Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond. 
For our second season, join us as we talk to our board members and leaders to gain valuable tips, advice, and inspiration for your own professional life. From climbing the career ladder to the evolution of the recruitment industry - we'll cover it all.
Within recruitment, there truly are no limits to how far you can progress - so we want to show you how and why working in recruitment could be the best decision for your life and career!
In this episode, your host Jenny Walsh, Regional Talent Attraction Manager based in Amoria Bond’s Manchester office is joined by Keelie O'Dea, who is the Director of Operations at our Singapore office.
 
Jenny and Keelie chat about Keelie's role within recruitment, looking outside of the typical sales route and exploring how recruitment as an industry is truly for everyone, and anywhere. Keelie shares her experience of moving into the world of operations in Singapore, her key insights and advice for those starting out in any role in recruitment, the importance of Amoria Bond offering the same progression routes to everyone (regardless of their role) as well as what should young professionals look out for in a business with an inclusive workplace - and so much more!
 
Questions: 1.    Welcome Keelie, great to have you here! Can you tell us a bit about yourself and how you got started in recruitment? 2.    What does a typical day look like as Director of Operations at Amoria Group? 3.    We often hear from those in sales roles, including on this podcast. But as someone who oversees a wider scope of the business you must see other success stories. Can you share any examples of great successes or progressions, and any advice in achieving similar things for those just starting out in their career?   4.    You’re based in our Singapore office and have lived in the region for some time now. What would you say are the key differences between the APAC business and the EU business? 5.    If someone from our European offices wanted to make the move to Singapore, what advice would you have for them? 6.    Lastly; equity, diversity & inclusion is an increasingly important part of every business. What would you say the key goals are to achieve an inclusive workplace, and what should young professionals just starting their careers be looking out for in a business?  
 
 
If you’d like to discover more about working #InsideAmoria –
Learn about our culture here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/culture-insideamoria/
Learn about our progression here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/progression-insideamoria/
And find the latest jobs available here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/jobs-insideamoria/

Meet the Board: Find out how recruitment has evolved with Managing Director, Matthew Roebuck

Welcome to the Progressing Recruiters Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond. 
For our second season, join us as we talk to our board members and leaders to gain valuable tips, advice, and inspiration for your own professional life. From climbing the career ladder to the evolution of the recruitment industry - we'll cover it all.
Within recruitment, there truly are no limits to how far you can progress - so we want to show you how and why working in recruitment could be the best decision for your life and career!
In this episode, your host Jenny Walsh, Regional Talent Attraction Manager based in Amoria Bond’s Manchester office is joined by Managing Director, Matthew Roebuck.
 
Matthew sits down with Jenny to explore the evolution of recruitment; from the impact of tech, tools and automation, how personal branding and mental health have become a priority to why value-led, niche recruiters are the future of the industry.
 
Matthew also shares his experience of becoming a leader - including why it was something he struggled with in the beginning, the importance of having a growth mindset in overcoming these challenges and how he now leads an entire management team, helping them to conquer the same challenges he faced.
 
Questions
 
1) Hi Matt, thank you for joining us today. Can you tell us a little bit about your background and how you got into recruitment?
 
2) That’s great! Recruitment has changed a lot over the years, what are some of the biggest changes you have seen in the industry?
 
3) That is definitely a big change! As you mentioned, the German office is currently experiencing enormous growth. How do you manage to maintain a good working culture despite this?
 
4) For someone just starting out in recruitment, what advice would you give them?
 
5) Good advice! What has been your proudest moment as a leader in all your years in recruitment?
 
6) And finally, what do you see as the future of recruitment and what steps are you taking to stay ahead of the curve?
 
If you’d like to discover more about working #InsideAmoria –
Learn about our culture here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/culture-insideamoria/
Learn about our progression here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/progression-insideamoria/
And find the latest jobs available here: https://www.amoriabond.com/en/jobs-insideamoria/