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Working at a recruitment agency was a crash course in the art of relationship building and truly understanding unspoken needs. It wasn't merely about ticking boxes on a job description, it demanded quickly grasping the subtle motivations and aspirations of both clients and candidates. This unique environment refined my ability to connect with diverse individuals on a deeper level, allowing me to identify the perfect synergy between talent and opportunity. This foundational skill is something I draw upon every single day, whether I'm sourcing, interviewing, or consulting with hiring managers.
Beyond that, it reinforced the critical importance of understanding a company's big picture. To make a truly impactful and sustainable placement, you need to know their culture, their market position, and most importantly, their long-term business goals. It made me understand that successful recruitment isn't just about filling an immediate vacancy, but about strategically contributing to a company's future growth and success by placing individuals who will thrive and meaningfully contribute to that larger vision.
My journey, from Poland, studying in London, and now living in Sweden, has been an undeniably challenging yet incredibly rich and rewarding experience, full of learnings and fun along the way. Through these moves, I discovered a key takeaway: a universal thread of human connection that exists beneath distinct cultural expressions.
While I've encountered striking differences in surface-level culture, communication styles, professional norms and even humour across these countries, the underlying human desires for belonging, purpose, and respect remain constant across all borders. It's been fascinating to observe how these fundamental needs are articulated and met in different societies, forcing me to constantly adapt and expand my own perspective. This exposure to diverse viewpoints has truly broadened my understanding of human interaction and communication, ultimately making me a more adaptable and empathetic professional.
Absolutely! My academic background in criminology gave me a unique lens through which I view human behaviour and professional interactions. Criminology is, at its core, about understanding complex human motivations, societal structures, and the intricate dynamics of interpersonal relationships. This training has significantly sharpened my ability to critically analyse situations, empowering me to look beyond superficial details, identify underlying patterns, and truly understand what drives individuals and situations. It’s also honed my interviewing skills, teaching me to ask thoughtful, targeted questions and to listen closely, not just to what is said, but to what’s left unsaid. These are the same investigative techniques used in criminology, enabling me to uncover deeper insights and truly understand a candidate’s experience and potential.
Ultimately, a deep understanding of the complexities of human experience and societal influences has made me far more attuned to the diverse backgrounds and unique experiences candidates bring to the table, consistently fostering a more insightful and genuinely inclusive approach to hiring.
For me, "seeing candidates as people, not profiles" means actively recognising that every resume, every application, and every interaction represents a real person with aspirations and a life outside of their professional experience. It's about consciously moving beyond simply evaluating bullet points and instead taking the time to genuinely understand their unique story, their personal career journey, and what truly motivates and drives them both professionally and personally.
For me, it translates into very tangible actions. It means providing transparent, empathetic communication at every stage of the process, whether it's setting expectations, offering guidance, or delivering feedback. It means taking the time to truly listen to their career goals and concerns, and offering personalised support that extends beyond just the immediate job opening. My aim is always to present candidates to hiring managers not merely as a list of skills, but as individuals who could genuinely thrive within the team, make meaningful contributions, and enrich the company culture, and at the same time, ensure they feel valued and respected throughout their engagement with us.
If I could redesign one part of the hiring process tomorrow, it would be to significantly improve how we treat candidates through transparency. I'd push for transparent salary bands for all job postings, mirroring the approach we proudly take at Precis, where this information is readily available for anyone checking our website. This level of upfront openness not only builds crucial trust with candidates but also sets clear, realistic expectations from the very first interaction.
Beyond just salary, I’d implement comprehensive systems that provide candidates with real-time updates on where they are in the process, clear timelines for next steps, and dedicated channels for constructive feedback, regardless of the outcome. It’s about empowering candidates with timely, actionable information and making the entire hiring experience more equitable, respectful, and clear, demonstrating that we value their time and effort, even if they don't get the job.
Interview curated by the Joinrs' team