#110: Interview with Headhunters from GE Hunter

PhD Career Stories

In this episode, Tina Persson interviews Grażyna Żywot-Ciecierska and Ola Samuelsson, who are co-founders of a global company called GE Hunter. They are experts in headhunting, recruitment and client advisory.

They have 20 years of international experience in finding talents for the pharma, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), medical, industrial and more sectors. Ola Samuelsson specializes in roles within Finance, Supply Chain, IT and Manufacturing, while Grażyna Żywot-Ciecierska’s expertise are roles within General Management, Sales, and Human Resources.

In the interview, the guests talk about the headhunting process such as identifying the most suitable candidates to the right companies and positions. This involves a well-structured process where candidates are coached to identify their interests and motivations. Finally, they match what candidates are looking for with the client’s expectations and vice-versa.

At the end of the episode, they share important tips for PhD candidates who are looking for jobs:

1. Be passionate about your interests.

2. Be motivated.

3. Be yourself.

4. Be social and communicate frequently.

Are you in the job searching phase of your career?

If so, you should definitely listen to this episode and take these tips with you. Enjoy the interview!

For show transcript, please click here: https://phdcareerstories.com/pub/zgms85xt

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