I look for people who are professionals, who genuinely care for what they do and who are able to see and understand the organization as a whole. Recruitment processes can sometimes be long and frustrating, so I also look for those who are patient and resilient enough to handle this bumpy ride.
I believe that recruitment requires a compassionate approach, combined with a business outlook – the business needs come first, but we need to always put ourselves in the candidate’s shoes and show respect for their effort, value and time.
Recruiters are usually very emotionally involved and affected by their candidates and by the recruitment processes – as I see it, once you stop being affected, you’re no longer in the right line of work.