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JR BECHTLE & Co. – Since 1979
Onboarding beginnt bei der ersten Kontaktaufnahme! – Part 2
Der erste Eindruck entscheidet: Warum erfolgreiches Onboarding schon beim ersten Kontakt mit dem Executive Recruiter beginnt.
Onboarding beginnt bei der ersten Kontaktaufnahme! – Part 1
Erfolgreiches Onboarding beginnt nicht erst am ersten Arbeitstag: Der erste Eindruck prägt Mitarbeiter und Beziehungen von Anfang an.
Know Your Audience – Part 2
Three decades in recruiting taught me one thing: expect the unexpected. These fascinating stories and insights explain why.
Know Your Audience – Part 1
What does nearly 30 years in recruiting teach you? More than a few stories, lessons, and unexpected insights.
Being ‘punctual’ doesn’t mean being (too) early
Recruiting is unpredictable, challenging, and never dull. Here are a few lessons and stories from nearly 30 years in the field.
Reflections on Recent Travel Through Germany
Having just spent the last two weeks traveling in Germany, it’s time to take stock on what was observed and spoken about, and share some personal insights.
Preparation is key – tips for the candidate
For some time now I’ve considered sharing reflections on the recruiting field drawn from my close to 30 years in this sometimes crazy but never boring
Reflections on 30 years at JR Bechtle
Today marks my 30th anniversary here at JR Bechtle & Co., quite a milestone and occasion for me to reflect on this tenure. This means first extending heartfelt thanks
Honesty is the Best Policy
For some time now I’ve considered sharing reflections on the recruiting field drawn from my close to 30 years in this sometimes crazy but never boring
Interview Body Language
For some time now I’ve considered sharing reflections on the recruiting field drawn from my close to 30 years in this sometimes crazy but never boring business.
Mastering Video Interview Etiquette: Your Guide to Making a Great Impression
Working between different cultures with our clients on the fundamentals and ramifications of new management selections before the recruiting project process even begins.
CEO, President, Geschäftsführer – Leiter des Teams oder Leitungsteam
Eine der Fragen, welche immer wieder gestellt wird: warum man nicht auch in den USA einfach ein dem europäischen Muster von partnerschaftlich und
Globalization- Turning “Us vs. Them” to “We” – part 2
Dealing with the “rift” between the parent company and its subsidiary. This divergence is reflected in relations (and tensions) between the two, on all levels, all processes and coming together to find a solution.
Globalization- Turning “Us vs. Them” to “We”– part 1
Understanding the perspectives of both headquarters and subsidiaries. “The Rift” a real-life issue for many of us in the world of European subsidiaries in North America. Most importantly how to come together and find a solution to be successful.
Management Consultancy and Advisory
Working between different cultures with our clients on the fundamentals and ramifications of new management selections before the recruiting project process even begins.
Fallstricke bei Bewerbungsgesprächen in den USA
Es ist allgemein bekannt, dass Bewerbungsgespräche für Arbeitgeber einige Fallstricke bergen können. So dürfen in Deutschland in einem Bewerbungsgespräch Fragen nicht
Parent Companies Should Guide Not Dictate
The relationship between mother and daughter is often fraught with tension, as we all know. This is not very different from relationships between a German parent company and its subsidiary in America.
Message to our Friends and Partners
I have never experienced a time like these past weeks. And I have lived through my share of difficult times: While growing up in Germany the Asian flu pandemic in 1957 as a boy in Köln (it killed nearly 2 million people worldwide)
Bonus Plans Reflect Cultural Differences
America may no longer be the “land of unlimited possibilities” however, there may be more opportunities than in Germany or elsewhere in Europe.
Technology Is Important But Not Enough Without Good Service
America is definitely the land of the service sector. There are hosts of entrepreneurs who supply services for every type of need, whether personal or business-related.
The Myth Of “Mobility”- What Is It Anyhow?
The question asked frequently by European companies during the recruiting process: If Americans are famously known to be highly mobile…
The Time Factor in Recruiting – The Candidate’s Perspective
At the initial contact the recruiter will present the client (the most important part) and the position to the candidate…
What Is Your Salary? The Big No-No In Job Interviews.
Employers used to rely on asking candidates about their salary history in order to evaluate their skill level…
Salary Levels: US vs Europe – And the Winner Is…
Many European executives, used to high labor costs and the reputation that their labor markets are the most expensive ones in the world, are often surprised that the requested salary levels for U.S. employees…
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JR BECHTLE & Co.
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