Straight Talk from a Retained Executive Recruiter

Straight Talk from a Retained Executive Recruiter

“Myths and Enlightenments: Get over it!”

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Siebe KJ Vanderzee operates at the center of talent acquisition for senior level positions with global corporations and coaching individuals to help them land their next job. His presentation includes both feedback from his corporate clients and input received from thousands of job seekers who have to deal with job loss and figuring out how to find a new job. For many, it can be a very, very rough experience. For more than 25 years, Siebe has completed executive search and coaching assignments for corporate clients in the United States, Europe, Asia and in Latin America. The straightforward, no-nonsense lessons Siebe has learned from his clients and his candidates are the focus of his presentation. Some of these lessons are hard to ignore or forget for many listeners. In his daily work, Siebe specializes in attracting and coaching the best individuals for senior level and hard-to-fill positions (C-level, Vice President and Director positions). His clientele included major global corporations in multiple industries (High-Tech Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense, AI, and Consumer Products). Based on guiding principles of integrity and confidentiality, Siebe has developed a wide and deep network of contacts in the United States and all over the globe. In addition to his expertise in corporate recruitment, Siebe has managed thousands of conversations with (potential) candidates, and job seekers in general. ---------------------------------------------------------- “Career Myths and Enlightenments: Get over it!” ---------------------------------------------------------- * More than 25 years ago I was hired by a retained executive search firm even though I was not looking for a job at that time. My boss (“Chuck”) was a highly successful corporate recruiter who clearly knew what he was doing. I wanted to learn from that guy. And I did! * Chuck had a great personality with a deep sense of humor. He was also stone-cold direct in his communication. I was there to learn from him and to become a successful, retained executive recruiter. And I did! * Sharing my experience in recruitment and coaching and training, combined with some straightforward “Chuckisms” have created many relevant lessons that are hard to ignore or forget for most of my listeners. * This presentation includes the feedback and input I have received from thousands of job seekers who had to deal with job loss and figuring out how to find a new job. For many, it can be a very, very rough experience.

Siebe "KJ" Vanderzee — Motivational Speaker

Siebe "KJ" Vanderzee

"Human behavior in a global perspective"

Conducting business in foreign countries requires a skill set that goes well beyond doing business in your own country. The lack of global communication skills can easily lead to misunderstanding and failure. The same goes for hosting international visitors in your own country. Siebe “KJ” Vanderzee offers more than 25 years international business experience. He has lived and worked in four countries on three continents. He explains how to build strong and prosperous international relationships.

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