At Oliver James, the satisfaction of our candidates is what matters most. From the initial point of contact, we maintain close communication to ensure our candidates feel fully supported through every stage of their recruitment journey. Each person has a unique story. We completely tailor our approach to the individual needs of our clients and candidates.
In this case study, we speak with the technology recruitment team that successfully helped a Senior Network Engineer from Madrid relocate and start a new career in Switzerland.
Understanding the Candidate
Our candidate had been with his previous company, a leading pharmaceutical firm, for almost 10 years. He joined the company immediately after university and worked his way up from Apprentice to Senior Network Engineer. Not only did our team successfully place him in a new role, but we also managed to get his hiring company to secure a deposit for his new home.
Identifying Candidate Motivations
After establishing a connection, we discovered that while he was content in Madrid, he felt unable to reach his full potential. He was also recently married. His wife, who also works in the pharmaceutical industry, is fluent in French. We identified that a relocation to Switzerland would be an excellent career move for the entire family.
Seeking Nature and New Environments
The candidate had worked on many overseas projects and was open to travel. He was actively seeking an opportunity to explore nature. With this information, our recruitment consultants found him a role located in a mountainous region of Switzerland that matched his lifestyle aspirations.
A Supportive Career Transition
Providing a career step is one thing, but moving a life to another country is a different challenge. Madrid is a vibrant, bustling city. The candidate was moving to a much quieter region. We provided constant advice and guidance to ensure he and his wife could integrate into Swiss society smoothly.
Family and Future Growth
Basel is a major hub for the global pharmaceutical industry. It is only a 30-minute train journey from the role we identified. This location puts his wife in an excellent position to develop her own career. This is a primary example of how we build great futures with people.
Expert Guidance Through the Interview
This was one of the candidate’s first ever interviews. It was crucial for us to help him understand the culture of Swiss companies and the area where he would be living. We assisted and guided him through each step of the process. He passed the interview with flying colors and secured his new role as Senior Network Engineer.
How Satified was the Candidate?
The candidate and his family are extremely happy with the outcome. The entire process took around 5 weeks to complete. We provided him with local guides to help him decide where to live. We even negotiated a home deposit on his behalf. We continue to keep in touch and wish him a happy career in Switzerland.
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