We carry out direct searches for executives in Rovaniemi and elsewhere in Lapland. The market for executives in the region is small, and this fundamentally changes the nature of the search.
Our office is in Helsinki, but our consultants are not tied to any one location. We meet clients and candidates in Rovaniemi in person whenever necessary.
Direct executive search is rarely just about recruitment. It is a moment when it is worth pausing to consider what kind of expertise will take the company towards its next goals. We’ll have that discussion with you before the search begins.
The most common scenarios are as follows: a previous recruitment drive did not yield the desired result; a change in strategy requires expertise that is not available in-house; or the departure of a key member of staff has left a gap in the leadership team.
In all these cases, the solution is the same. Suitable candidates are already employed elsewhere and aren’t applying for any jobs, so you need to seek them out and approach them personally.
In the tourism sector, staff numbers fluctuate significantly throughout the year. We assess whether the candidate has managed an organisation that expands and contracts in line with the season.
No single direct recruitment process relies on just one person. The client team is made up of consultants who have experience either in the client’s sector or in the role being recruited for.
The timetable is finalised as early as the kick-off meeting. Our part of the process will be completed in a few weeks without compromising on quality.
The direct recruitment process is a big deal for a candidate. The way they are treated will have a lasting impact, regardless of whether they are selected or not.
The economy of Rovaniemi and Lapland as a whole relies on tourism and accommodation, retail, construction, logistics, the public sector and the welfare sector. More broadly, mining and energy projects also have an impact across Lapland.
The seasonal nature of tourism makes management different from that in a business with steady demand. Staff numbers fluctuate significantly throughout the year, and a manager must be able to build an organisation that can cope with both the peak season and the quiet period.
A suitable candidate is often found outside the local area. In such cases, the search also involves a discussion about the move, the partner’s job and the family’s circumstances. We discuss this openly right from the start, because a move that falls through at the last minute costs both parties dearly.
We’ll start by defining the role together. We’ll go through the direction the company is taking and what is actually expected of the new manager. Right from the outset, we’ll show examples of candidate profiles so that we can refine our focus before the search begins.
Following the search, we will go through the candidates with you, support you during the final interviews and, where necessary, carry out reference checks and suitability assessments. The Equita First 100 Days coaching programme supports the new manager even before their first day at work.
For our recruitment drive in Lapland, we are selecting consultants with experience in the service sector and operational management. Our team in Finland comprises around twenty experienced managers and specialists. Their backgrounds range from manufacturing and construction to healthcare, logistics and energy.
Our contact person is Niclas Ahlbom, tel. +358 40 066 2270.
We are recruiting for these roles, amongst others.
Our office is located at Itämerentori 2, Helsinki. We carry out assignments throughout Finland, and we meet with clients and candidates in Rovaniemi either in person or remotely, whichever is most appropriate in each case.
We agree on a timetable during the initial meeting and stick to it. Our part of the search and assessment process typically takes a few weeks. The overall duration depends on how quickly the final interviews and the decision can be arranged.
The process is the same. Direct recruitment for senior management refers to roles held by the Chief Executive Officer, members of the executive team and other senior executives. Headhunting is a broader concept and also covers the recruitment of other key personnel. Read more our headhunting service in Rovaniemi.
We’ll look at both options. We’ll start by considering candidates from within the region, but we won’t limit our search to that. If the best solution is outside Lapland, we’ll raise the issue of relocation straight away, rather than waiting until the final stage.
Give us a call or send us a message, and we’ll go through the situation with you. We’ll be honest with you if we’re not the right partner for this application.
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