Headhunting in Rovaniemi

We identify key personnel at companies in Lapland

We carry out headhunting in Rovaniemi and elsewhere in Lapland. Experienced managers in the region are few and far between, and the best of them are already in employment.

Our office is in Helsinki, but we carry out assignments throughout Finland. We meet candidates in Rovaniemi in person whenever necessary.

Headhunting is about listening, not hunting. The best connections are forged when you understand both the company and the individual.

In what situations is headhunting used?

Most commonly, this is the case when an open recruitment process has already been tried and failed to produce suitable candidates, or when the role is so specialised that there are only a handful of suitable people.

In that case, there’s no point in waiting for applications. We’ll assess the field and approach those people who might be suitable for the role.

How we carry out headhunting

The issue of moving will be raised straight away

In Lapland, candidates are often found from outside the region. We ask about relocation and family circumstances during the first interview, as a move that falls through at the final stage is a loss for both parties.

The potential lies in the subtle signals

Experience teaches us to recognise what good leadership really entails. That is why we recognise those people who do not merely lead, but who inspire others to grow alongside them.

Experienced managers are carrying out the search

Our consultants have themselves held senior management positions. Having led change initiatives themselves, they know what skills are required to manage them.

The candidate experience is part of quality

For a candidate, being involved in the process is always important. It has a direct impact on the impression you leave as an employer.

What is the skills market like in Lapland?

There are few experienced leaders in Lapland, and most of them are already in post. An open recruitment process mainly reaches those who are already on their way out, rather than those who are actually needed for the role.

Some of the best candidates are originally from Lapland but work in the south. For them, returning home is a genuine option if the right circumstances arise, which is why it is worth extending the search there as well.

Issues relating to the move are dealt with openly right from the start, not at the last minute.

This is how headhunting works

It is not the stages of the process that are crucial, as they are fairly similar across different organisations. What matters is how those stages are managed.

We will define the role with you, assess the market and approach candidates personally. We will go through the options together and, where necessary, carry out reference checks and suitability assessments.

Who carries out the search?

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.

What sort of roles do we recruit for in Lapland?

We are recruiting for both management positions and business-critical specialist roles.

  • Business and Unit Management
  • Hotel and restaurant managers
  • Sales and Account Managers
  • Key figures in the economy
  • Human Resources Managers

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have an office in Rovaniemi?

Our office is located at Itämerentori 2, Helsinki. We do not restrict our searches to the Helsinki metropolitan area; instead, we undertake assignments throughout Finland. We meet candidates in Rovaniemi, either in person or remotely, whichever suits them best.

How long does the search take?

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.

What is the difference between headhunting and executive search?

The process is the same. Headhunting covers a wide range of key personnel roles, whilst executive search refers to positions such as the chief executive, members of the executive board and other senior management roles. Read more Direct recruitment of management staff in Rovaniemi.

Together we will find the right direction.

Can the search be carried out confidentially?

Yes, and that is usually how it’s done. We do not disclose the client’s name to the candidate until both parties have a genuine interest in proceeding, nor do we advertise the vacancy anywhere.

Has the role been vacant for too long?

Tell us what you’ve already tried. Let’s go through why the search hasn’t produced any results and what can be done about it.