For International Women’s Day, we asked each female employee of LHC International worldwide the same questions.
We wanted to know which advice they would give to women interested in the recruitment industry.
From Berlin to Bangkok via Mallorca, singles and partners, mothers in a part-time or full-time job, students in an internship at LHC International, from different countries, ages and religions.
This month, each week, we will publish the answers to 3 questions from each female employee.
Which advice would give to women interested in recruitment?
Belle
Manager - BangkokIt is important to be confident as a recruitment consultant. Not only about the job but people skill too. Being a person whom your client or candidate can trust and rely on is something that will not happen naturally, but rather make effort to create it.
Nadja
Consultant - BerlinIt is not specific advice for women, but in general: try to be more of a consultant than only a salesperson for candidates and companies.
Listen to their needs, stay authentic, and find your own way! It is a great job for everyone who loves to work with people and who wants to do a sales job with a great purpose.
Sofia, People & Culture - Berlin
No matter in which industry, always believe in yourself and your qualities. These do not have to be exclusively technical in nature. Always be authentic, empathetic, and credible.
Try to network (privately and professionally) and thereby find mentors whom you can ask for advice on certain questions or challenges, also around the topic of recruiting or HR.
The other way around, you can certainly be a good advisor on certain topics, and questions. Men have been masters in networking and exchanging information for decades, something we women must learn with great effort, but appreciate even more when recommendations, assessments or advice lead in the right direction.
HR can basically also be a dry field; it only becomes exciting when you can also take good care of the employees and their individual needs at the same time. Therefore, the choice of a smaller structure in a company may be valuable for you.
Jaqueline
Finance - MallorcaTake advantage of the opportunity to have a work & life balance and unlimited earning potential as soon as you build up your know-how & network.
Linda
Consultant - BerlinListen to your gut feeling. If you’re curious about the idea of trying recruiting, then do it. It’s a great way to help women get the salaries they actually deserve.
Tam
Consultant - BangkokWomen should be confident and determined. Truly believing in themselves and setting goals in advance would be easier to pave their way to advancement.
Valerie
Consultant - BerlinTake a close look at the management levels of a company. If women are represented there – especially in large numbers – you are with the right employer. This is a good sign and shows that, regardless of gender, the know-how is relevant, and you will find role models for yourself.
Mook
Consultant - BangkokBe confident, be yourself and open your mind to the variety of people’s personalities and be ready to embrace the differences of human beings.
You will enjoy getting to know new people every day and at the end of the day, you will learn a lot about them, and you can turn around to understand yourself more.
Nadine, Chief of Staff - Berlin
- Be confident: women are known to be great communicators and can read between the lines, which is one significant asset in a people business like recruitment.
- Grow your professional network: women have great social networks, but sometimes neglect the importance of business networks.
- Work on your personal brand: recruitment is all about people, so make sure you find the niche that you would like to be known and recognised for. Start by commenting on social network posts (e.g. LinkedIn) and create your own posts which carry a message that fits your personal brand or is helpful for your desired audience.
New
Consultant - BangkokWe have a strong point in the delicacy that a lot of men cannot understand.
Meanwhile, this sense makes us one step ahead of them when things kind of distract from the way there should be, and that makes us well-prepared.
Natt
Consultant - BangkokTo be a good listener is a good quality to have in our job, what we need to do is to focus on our duties, not the others.
Lisa, Recruiter - Berlin
Dare! Believe in yourself and what you can do. Jump into cold water every now and then, where you may not know what is coming. But you know how to swim, and therefore you will find a way if one whirlpool comes up and pulls you down.
Be proud of what you have achieved so far and don’t let anyone tell you less.
And above all, meet candidates without prejudice and treat them as you would like to be treated as a candidate.
Mew
Consultant - BangkokPractice a lot and try to find your own style to complete the project. Don’t forget that you have your own life and family.
Leila
Consultant - BerlinTo start a career in recruiting, you should be communicative, empathetic, well-organised and self-confident, and preferably have a sales drive.
Many women bring these qualities innately. If recruiting is your passion or dream job, then work on your skills and pursue your goals. With enough willpower, anything is possible.
Raha, Recruiter - Berlin
For those women interested in recruitment, I highly recommend going down this path as it can be truly fulfilling.
As women, I believe we can be good matchmakers because we are more than capable of putting different pieces of a puzzle together. And watching the satisfaction of people for whom you have found a better job is the best feeling ever.
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