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5 12, 2022

4 Benefits of hiring a recruitment partner focused on the life sciences industry

December 5th, 2022|Categories: Articles, Interim management, Talent Sourcing|

Partnering with a recruitment agency can be very advantageous for organizations in the Life Sciences industry, not only hiring managers. Keep reading to understand what you can expect from a recruitment partner specialized in the life sciences industry.     Benefit 1: Specialized recruiters  An agency like Smelt has specialized staff dedicated to recruiting in a specific sector, for example, life science and healthcare positions. As a result, we have better knowledge of technical or complex open positions that your organization may need.   At Smelt, our recruiters are dedicated to finding qualified candidates or interim professionals in the life sciences and healthcare industries located in the Netherlands.  Besides recruitment, we offer a full range of services for your organization. You can check our services here.    Benefit 2: Fast service   A recruitment agency can find the perfect candidate to fill your position much faster than your team. Why?   A recruitment agency like Smelt has a large network of experienced candidates active in our database. Our recruiters and consultants are trained to find the right candidate with the hard and soft skills you are looking for.  We will always present candidates that match your search criteria, speeding up the hiring process and saving you time.  If your organization is looking for an interim professional to join the team, we offer access to our interim database, where your hiring manager can select specific criteria and find the candidates that match their search. This tool will accelerate your hiring process.  You can check our interim talent pool here.    Benefit 3: Knowledge of the market   Understanding the market we are recruiting for is essential to a recruitment agency specialized in the life science industry.  When partnering with a

17 11, 2022

How to Choose the Right Training for Your Career

November 17th, 2022|Categories: Articles, Smelt Academy|

It is important to choose a training that aligns with your schedule. Understand what and why  Before looking into any training options, it is crucial to understand exactly why you are looking for a training course and what you are interested in.   What are your learning objectives, and why are they important to your professional development?   If you are in search of team training, then you might like to pin-point where your team could improve and which skills need to be developed to reach company goals.   Understanding the ‘why’ will help you align with training courses that have your goals in mind.   If you are having trouble with your decision, Smelt Academy offers a free consultation to provide advice on which training courses would fit your career or team development.   Research  Once you have decided what you want to learn and why you can dive into the researching process.  This does not have to feel like an overwhelming chore;  Narrow down your options by focusing on training that accommodates your specific career industry and field, as well as your goals and interests.   As an example, Smelt Academy provides training for sales, marketing, management and medical professionals in the Life Sciences industry. We would not be a smart choice for a professional working in luxury goods.   Once you have found a few options for potential training providers, compare them.   Check the training course description or one-pager  Does the course align with your learning goals?  What level of experience is required for this training?   Check the details!  It is important to choose a training that aligns with your schedule.   How long does the course last?  How many

27 06, 2022

Transagressive behaviour in the workplace

June 27th, 2022|Categories: |

Cross-border behaviour has been a hot topic lately. What exactly should be understood as transgressive behaviour remains a difficult question. Where exactly does that boundary lie? Is `you look good today` a sincere compliment or is there a different meaning? There is no clear-cut definition for the concept, also - or perhaps precisely - because subjective elements seem to be involved alongside objective factors. So, what is a compliment for one person, can cause a very unpleasant feeling for another. Smelt wants to draw extra attention to the payrollers, employees on secondment and independent interim professionals. To what extent do they feel safe to discuss transgressive behaviour and their experiences? Because this group is extra vulnerable since there is no permanent employment, it is essential to make this subject open for discussion and remove any uncertainty about it. As of today, a new protocol has entered the Smelt workforce and we have also thoroughly reviewed the processes. Our confidants Iris Calmes (The Netherlands) and Ellen Meeusen (Belgium) raise the topic "I feel safe as a flexible worker with the client" in all interim evaluations. If you have experiences that you would like to share with us, or advice that we could benefit from, please do not hesitate to share them with us and contact our colleague Iris Calmes. Do you want to read more about the topic of cross-border behaviour in the workplace and how to prevent it: Grensoverschrijdend gedrag op de werkvloer - Slachtofferhulp Nederland

13 12, 2021

Maak kennis met de talent pools van Smelt

December 13th, 2021|Categories: |

Als marktleider binnen recruitment in Life Sciences zien wij als eerste de grote bewegingen in de recruitmentmarkt. De vraag naar talent met ervaring én netwerk binnen een indicatiegebied is (te) groot. Houdt uw organisatie vast aan ervaring én netwerk binnen het vak-en indicatiegebied, vraag uzelf dan af wat uw organisatie de potentiële nieuwe werknemer gaat bieden, waardoor de gedroomde kandidaat zijn huidige, net zo leuke positie gaat inwisselen voor een nieuw avontuur. Dat ene supertalent binnenhalen is maatwerk en kost tijd en moeite. Met behulp van een talent pipeline kunt u ruim voordat een vacature ontstaat een relatie aangaan met de toekomstige werknemer en verkennen waar deze binnen uw organisatie van toegevoegde waarde kan zijn. Smelt biedt deze service aan, passend bij de huidige marktontwikkelingen. Door het creëren van een candidate pipeline bieden wij de mogelijkheid van het aanleggen van talent pools, specifiek voor uw organisatie (per functiecategorie). Deze pijplijn van talent versnelt het aantrekken van nieuwe medewerkers op het moment dat de positie vacant is. Ervaart u momenteel ook een tekort aan kandidaten met veel gevraagde profielen of dat het lastig is om de juiste talenten in de markt te bereiken, dan kan het creëren van talent pools voor uw organisatie uitkomst bieden. Graag leggen wij in een persoonlijk gesprek de werking en de voordelen uit. Download onepager