Application tips

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you are a driven pro who loves people and sales. You actively seek out the best candidates in a demanding job market to create the ultimate match between client and consultant. You are responsible for various tasks, including approaching, screening and interviewing candidates and negotiating salaries. In short, you are the best matchmaker in the world of work and talent!

Absolutely! As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you strike a balance between sales and human resources while calling, interviewing and connecting with people all the time. You’re on the hunt for the best candidates and you never give up until you find the perfect match. Recruiting also requires a hefty dose of guts and resilience, as things often become competitive. If you’re looking for a job that challenges you, yet gives you the space to keep improving yourself, than recruiting is absolutely for you!

Yes you can! We believe internships are the best way to discover our company and the role of Talent Acquisition Specialist – and get a taste of our unique working atmosphere! We absolutely support the powerful statement “The company makes the job” and we guarantee you will understand this by the end of your internship. So what are you waiting for? Join the fun!

For the first six months, you will be thoroughly trained by our recruitment coach and be subject to a good balance between theory, practice and on-the-job learning. After six to 18 months you will have become an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist in your field. After more than 18 months in the role, you will have proven yourself as a successful recruitment expert and be ready to further expand on your expertise or experience what our other departments do. You can always contact our HR department and personal coaches to discuss your further development

At Pauwels Consulting, you can count on many different training opportunities, and Valentijn, our in-house coach, will teach you the tricks of the trade. From negotiating and optimising your LinkedIn profile to attracting candidates, we cover it all. If you want to keep developing in your career, we will set you on a personal development path (e.g. a switch to Account Management) to maximise your growth opportunities and ambitions. In short, the doors are wide open with us for your personal and professional growth!

When writing a CV, the rule is: short but sweet! Put your most recent experience at the top and make it look professional. Let someone with an eye for detail check your CV and letter – as any little mistakes can make a world of difference. Oh, and don’t forget to add a professional profile picture. Keep it neat and show some flair. Last but not least: let your ambition shine through! Show us at a glance what your goals and dreams are.

Good question! We attach great importance to two-way communication during your job interview. By asking your own questions, you show interest in the position and our company. Important topics to ask about include the company culture, opportunities for personal development, your range of tasks, and so on. Think carefully in advance about which questions you want to ask and end the conversation with an engaging question to make a good final impression.

At Pauwels Consulting, the image of our team is important to us, because we want to make a good first impression. But don’t worry: we’re not so old-fashioned that we expect skirts for women and three-piece suits for men. Here are some guidelines to keep your outfit on point: Sneakers are fine, as long as they’re not worn out from all the concerts you’ve been to. Jeans are definitely allowed, but leave the ripped ones at home. It’s better to opt for a turtleneck, blouse or shirt over a simple T-shirt. On casual Fridays, you can finally pull out that snazzy hoodie!