The experiences of an RPO professional

What is your position at Sterksen?  

"I am Lead Consultant RPO. In this role, I work for the client McCoy, where I am responsible for all recruitment activities. As an RPO, you meld with and are the face of the client, so to speak. Because of this, I actually wear two hats, McCoy's as well as Sterksen's."

What makes RPO so fun? 

"It is a challenge to help the client grow. At my current client, I had the opportunity to contribute to a growth from 40 to about 230 employees! The nice thing is that you not only have an influence on recruitment, but also on business development. Especially with a young company, it's nice to help build that growth. The people you hire also give direction to the direction you want to take.

"As an RPO, you are the face of the client."

In the RPO team, recruiters work at different clients, each in a different type of business. This makes for a rich learning environment. As a lead, you make sure the entire operation runs smoothly. Although I still enjoy being operationally involved, I am increasingly taking on a coaching role. Engaging and training young talent helps expand the business and promotes growth."

What sets Sterksen apart from other employers? 

"Sterksen is a nice employer with colleagues who really provide a family feeling. Even though I mainly work at the client's premises, it is nice to drop by Sterksen's office every now and then. The atmosphere is informal, approachable and friendly. You have a lot of freedom to do your work, so it doesn't feel like a corporate environment. Here you see entrepreneurship among employees and you can take on many tasks. It is precisely because of this culture that we are able to gain trust even from large clients. At Sterksen we don't have tight suits and polished stories, but we are human, down-to-earth and realistic."

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