By Ganymede
Considering a recruitment career change? Here are the questions you should be asking your future employer
Switching employers in recruitment can be a big decision, and it’s natural to feel a bit overwhelmed, especially if you're walking away from an established desk. A key element of ensuring you're making the right move is asking the right questions during the interview process. To help guide you through this process, here are some key questions to ask your future employer as you consider your options.
"What is the leadership team like?"
Management plays a central role in your daily experience, so you need to ensure your new employer is committed to developing leaders who are fair, inspiring and supportive.
Many of our managers began their journey here as Recruitment Consultants, working hard to grow into their leadership roles. This means they understand what you’re going through and can empathise with the challenges you may face, supporting you as you work through them. To ensure you feel supported, our managers schedule regular one to one meetings along with appraisals, so you always have someone to talk to if needed.
To encourage a team environment, all our offices are open-plan spaces designed to foster collaboration. This setup lets you hear how our managers communicate on calls, giving you the opportunity to learn directly from their experience. Creating a positive, empowering atmosphere starts with our leadership team and extends throughout our entire organisation.
As our Divisional Manager, Owen Hughes, puts it:
I make it a priority to create a safe space where my team feels free to share their experiences. A team can only be truly supportive and collaborative when its members feel mentally healthy, happy, and genuinely motivated to excel.
"What is your culture like?"
The culture of every business is ultimately rooted in their people.
We love celebrating the successes of our team, and while our work is competitive, we’re also a deeply supportive group that takes pride in encouraging one another. We’re committed to ensuring everyone feels included, through both the highs and the challenges. Recruitment can be tough, but we’ve built a culture that’s there to support you, with someone always ready to listen and help so that no one feels left out or left struggling alone. Our Agile working policy ensures that once you’re settled in, we trust you to work from home. However, the team is always just a call away if you need advice or simply someone to talk to.
We believe the best achievements come when we build each other up and work together. This spirit is strengthened by values that reflect who we are: Safety First, Safety Always, Delivering Excellence, Taking Pride, Being Passionate about people, and maintaining Social Responsibility. Together, these values shape and reinforce our culture at every level of our organisation.
Michael Dobson, Recruitment Manager says:
I joined the business in 2017. The levels of support across the organisation have been fantastic, whether it is another consultant, the finance or compliance team, or a manager, someone is always willing to provide support and guidance. Agile working has also been highly beneficial, allowing me to achieve exceptional results.
The Ganymede culture is driven by the people within our business. "People are our passion." Celebrating our wins as a team, division, or organisation is highly encouraged, whether they are small or big wins. Celebrate them!
"What will be expected of me?"
Honesty and transparency are essential to ensure that you understand what is expected of you.
That’s why we’re clear about expectations at every stage of your journey with us. To support this, we provide detailed documents outlining all the steps and requirements for advancing in your career, which we review with you in your weekly one-to-one meetings and appraisals. This way, you’re supported every step of the way.
Through the Ganymede processes, we maintain the high standards we strive for, helping to build lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. These practices ensure our quality never falters, reinforcing trust and reliability at every level.
Josh Andrews our Recruitment Consultant said:
In my interview for Ganymede it was clearly established which sector I would be working in and what my role as a 360 recruiter would be. I've loved a clear route of progression because I know it's down to me to achieve as much as possible and what the reward is!
"How will I be rewarded?"
It is no secret that recruitment can be incredibly lucrative for consultants that work hard, not only in commission, but in incentives and rewards too.
We also mark your successes with exciting rewards, like our annual awards and celebratory trips, recently our teams have enjoyed unforgettable experiences in Barcelona and Marrakesh.
Brad Minns, Principal Consultant explains:
At Ganymede, I get the benefits of working for a large business such as incentives, amazing bonus structure, development opportunities and much more. What stands out to me, is how we still have a family-orientated approach. As a father of 3, my family comes first. Ganymede are so supportive with all thing’s family in the best times and the worst. I have personally had some challenging times over the past few years and have never felt as supported as I have since I began my career with Ganymede.
"What is your vision?"
Knowing your future employers goals can help determine whether it will be the right fit for your personal goals too.
Our vision lies at the core of everything we do, with quality at the heart of each step. Recruitment is ultimately about people, helping individuals find roles where they can thrive. We pride ourselves on being a value led recruitment firm, committed to bringing on board those who align with our guiding principles.
At Ganymede, our values of Safety First, Safety Always, Delivering Excellence, Taking Pride, People Are Our Passion, and Social Responsibility define not only what we do but also how we do it. We strive to build a safe, people-driven organisation where these values are actively upheld.
We seek team members who share this vision, those who are driven by a purpose beyond financial gain and who are inspired to make a difference. With us, you are contributing to a meaningful, shared mission.
We trust these tips will guide you as you look to find your next great employer. If you’re interested in the answers we've given to these questions and are ready to advance your recruitment career, we’d love to hear from you! Contact our Talent Manager, Rachael Bailey-Frost for a confidential chat.
Find out more about a career with Ganymede today. Send me your CV or connect with me on LinkedIn today.
Telephone: 07920 595 229
Email: rachael.bailey-frost@ganymedesolutions.co.uk
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