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Essen, Germany

Experience

Jun 2004 - Present

21 years 9 months

Germany

Interim Recruitment Consultant & Talent Acquisition Manager

Freelance Consultant

Responsibility for the entire recruitment process (operational & strategic) from defining the assignment including coordinating the sourcing strategy, through job posting, pre-selection and conducting candidate interviews, up to contract preparation
Point of contact for HR consultancies and recruiters regarding open positions
Point of contact for the works council concerning transfers and hires
Employer branding
Project execution of direct search mandates for leadership and specialist positions: developing the search field, identifying potential candidates and direct approach

Nov 2001 - May 2004

2 years 7 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Consultant, Executive Search Practice

A.T. Kearney GmbH

Projects in the High Tech, Industrial and Consumer practice
Support and participation in acquisition activities
Development of the search strategy in collaboration with the respective Vice President and clients
Systematic identification of potentially suitable candidates
Sourcing existing contacts and relevant market players
Telephone direct approach and phone interviews
Independent evaluation and pre-selection of suitable candidates
Organization and conduct of in-person interviews
Preparation of confidential candidate reports in English
Follow-up with candidates after the interview
Communication with the client within the consulting assignment

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services (21.5 years), Information Technology (2.5 years), Manufacturing (2.5 years), and Retail (2.5 years).

Professional Services

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Retail

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Human Resources (24.5 years).

Human Resources

Summary

My proven track record in filling positions across a variety of functions and levels reflects my passion for recruiting and my expertise in professional, modern talent management. I act as an advisor and sparring partner to my clients.

With my goal- and needs-oriented support throughout the entire candidate acquisition process, I always focus on finding the optimal, tailor-made solution.

Skills

Professional Competencies

Since 06/2004: Interim Recruitment Consultant
Until 05/2004: Direct Search – Executive Search – Hr Consulting
Leadership: Functional, Up To 5 Juniors
Experience: Remote / Hybrid / On-site Organizational Forms
Line Organization & Matrix Organization
Recruiting / Talent Acquisition
Full-cycle-recruitment / End-to-end-recruiting
Development And Implementation Of Recruiting Strategies
Definition & Optimization Of Recruiting Processes, Incl. Kpis For Performance-based Recruiting
Management Of Hiring Managers & Recruiting Training For Managers
Stakeholder Management (Incl. Works Council) & Interface Function
Use Of Psychometric Assessment Methods For High Selection Validity (Candidate Days, Ac, Structured Interviews, Situational Exercises)
Active Sourcing
Coordination Of External Service Providers, Incl. Contract Management
Employer Branding / Recruitment Marketing
Effective Job Ads & Attractive Career Page
Social Media Presence, Campaigns, University Partnerships, Etc.
Candidate Relationship (Candidate Journey, Talent Pool, Events & Networking, Etc.)

Personal Competencies

Hands-on / Pragmatic
Solution- / Customer-oriented
Empathetic

Miscellaneous

National & Dach
Mobility: Nationwide, Onsite / Hybrid / Remote
Experience With Works Council & Collective Bargaining
Psychometric Assessment
Head Of Talent Acquisition
Hr It: Microsoft Office 365, Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel
Recruiting < 70 Positions
Ats Like Sap Successfactors, Recruitee, Etc.
Start-up, Sme To Corporate

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Education

Apr 1997 - May 2001

University of Trier

Magistra Artium in Political Science · Political Science, Modern and Contemporary History, English Linguistics · Trier, Germany · 2.0

Oct 1996 - Feb 1997

Université Paul Valéry

Study abroad semester, Erasmus program · Montpellier, France

Apr 1993 - Sep 1996

University of Essen (Comprehensive University)

Modern History, Political Science, English Studies · Essen, Germany

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Profile

Created

November 2023

Last Update

May 2025

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Where is Bernadette based?

Bernadette is based in Essen, Germany.

What languages does Bernadette speak?

Bernadette speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Bernadette have?

Bernadette has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Bernadette has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 2 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 12 years and 2 months. Note that Bernadette may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Bernadette be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Bernadette would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Recruitment Consultant & Talent Acquisition Manager, Consultant, Executive Search Practice.

What is Bernadette's latest experience?

Bernadette's most recent position is Interim Recruitment Consultant & Talent Acquisition Manager at Freelance Consultant.

What companies has Bernadette worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Bernadette has worked for Freelance Consultant.

Which industries is Bernadette most experienced in?

Bernadette is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology (IT), and Manufacturing. Bernadette also has some experience in Retail.

Which business areas is Bernadette most experienced in?

Bernadette is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR).

Which industries has Bernadette worked in recently?

Bernadette has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.

Which business areas has Bernadette worked in recently?

Bernadette has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR).

What is Bernadette's education?

Bernadette holds a Master in Political Science, Modern and Contemporary History, English Linguistics from University of Trier.

What is the availability of Bernadette?

Bernadette is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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