Are you considering a move into recruitment? Or looking to move recruitment firms and considering working for a more prominent player but not sure what to expect. Then get those earbuds plugged in, settle into this week’s podcast where Andrea Ross, founder of The Career Establishment, is in conversation with Gerrit Bouckaert, Managing Director SEA at Robert Walters.
Gerrit launched into recruitment as a front office recruitment consultant in Geneva, Switzerland, before embarking on an international career with Michael Page and Robert Walters. That career has spanned over seven countries across Asia. We deep dive into his experiences and current challenges managing one of the biggest recruitment firms in Asia. He’ll share his insights on how Robert Walters has responded to the recent pandemic, the fundamental differences of recruiting in less mature markets, and what he was most looking forward to in 2020.
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Course Outline:
[01:10] – Introducing Gerrit Bouckaert
[05:19] – The start of his career at Michael Page
[06:56] – Getting familiar with a front-office recruitment role
[08:38] – Leaving Michael Page and then returning to them
[09:53] – Heading the HR Division in India for Michael Page
[17:20] – Challenges in the Indian market
[23:22] – Aspirations in the role in India
[30:38] – Switching from Michael Page to Robert Walters
[33:08] – The cultural difference in both recruitment firms
[35:34] – The opportunity to work in Thailand
[39:39] – Working and living in Thailand in comparison to India
[44:15] – Balancing stakeholders with a business
[46:31] – Gerrit’s leadership skills
[48:43] – Developing yourself as a leader
[53:00] – Elements of a successful team
[1.02.16] – Best career advice received
[1.03.48] – Surprising skills
[1.04.19] – Best thing that’s happened this year
[1.05.08] – Current concerns
[1.06.52] – Career excitement right now
Connect with the Guest:
Gerrit Bouckaert, Managing Director of SEA for Robert Walters, reach out at Gerrit.bouckaert@robertwalters.com.sg
www.robertwalters.com
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Guests mentioned on the cast:
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrienbizouard/
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