Placement of a Senior Tax Manager, Top 10 Firm, Midlands
Overview
Adlestrop had kept regular communication with the candidate over a period of time, discussed their career objectives and provided them with bespoke advice on how to achieve the objectives. As a result they were open to looking at potential opportunities as they trusted Adlestrop to only approach them with roles that matched their career objectives.
Process
The candidate’s ultimate aim is to become a partner and their career plan is aligned to this objective, ensuring that each move they make takes them a step closer to achieving this.
Adlestrop maintained regular contact with the candidate through our communication strategy which provided them useful advice and market insights; this was in conjunction with our regular catch up conversations.
“I had recently had a debate about flexible working and, although I am an advocate of working flexibly, I concluded that actually I like being in the office. Charles contacted me about a local opportunity, told me about the culture of the firm and mentioned a chance to meet the local partners but also the Head of Business Tax. I decided what harm could a coffee do. However, I think even early on, I was probably more tempted than I let on.”
We pride ourselves on understanding each candidate's personal requirements and circumstance as well as their career aspirations. By taking an interest in someone's personal life, understanding their family situations and thoughts on work life balance we are able to only present them with opportunities where there is an ideal fit with the company culture.
“Charles was involved from the start and throughout. He offered me sound, practical advice and understood my personal circumstances which made a big difference as he was able to tailor what he said to suit me. When I was made the offer he was the second person I called after my wife.”
Unlike transactional firms, Adlestrop are not solely focused on a candidate receiving and accepting an offer. It is paramount that we support and guide candidates as they make the transition into their new firm.
“I received pragmatic advice about the offer, salary negotiation and the leaving process from Adlestrop. Although I knew Charles was busy, he made me feel I could speak to him any time. Clearly a hard worker and a family man he understood the values which appeal to me and just being free to talk regularly was very helpful.”
Result
The candidate has made a significant step towards their career goal through joining a firm that fits both his career and personal aspirations.
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