Placement of an Audit Senior Manager, Big 4, Birmingham
Overview
Our candidate was at a Top 10 firm at the time and was looking to move into Big 4 within the audit function.
At the time of meeting, our candidate was not actively looking for a role but wanted to understand what the market had to offer and consider their next move.
Process
We approached our candidate through LinkedIn as there was and audit opportunity with an exclusively retained client that we wanted to share with them.
After arranging an informal coffee, we discussed where our candidate was within their current position, what were their overall career objectives and their next career move.
It was important to consider all three elements in order to think strategically about their next career move which may not have been immediate. It essential that when looking for a move that you are not in a rush and that the opportunity is right for your long term ambitions.
"My initial contact with Adlestrop Consulting was similar to the contact I’ve had with many recruiters – a message on Linkedin asking if I would be interested in discussing a potential opportunity. However the subsequent experience was very different.
"I initially met with Charles to discuss what I was looking for in my next career move, he took the time to listen and to understand what I was after. At the end of our conversation he said that the particular role he was recruiting for wouldn’t suit me but he'd look in to other opportunities for me."
By taking the time to really understand what the candidate was looking for, the direction of their career and what their goals were, Charles was able to consider what a move might look like.
Charles was able to identify the right firm and opportunity for our candidate which also match the firms requirements.
"Charles soon came back to confirm he’d arranged an interview for exactly the sort of role I was after, and provided regular contact and support leading up to the interview. Following the interview he kept me updated on progress and was able to secure me an offer at a higher salary than I was expecting.
Charles went above and beyond what I’ve seen from other recruiters and secured a fantastic outcome."
Result
Our candidate has secured a move into a Big 4 firm in their Birmingham office working within a specialist area relevant to their knowledge and experience.
This role is a step in the right direction and will put the candidate in a position to further their career in years to come.