Emma Waites
Who am I?
A British woman living in Brussels since 1988 and loyal to Profile Group since 1989. It has been and is still a wonderful experience. Not only have I had the opportunity to be involved in the growth of PROFILE GROUP from a team of 4 to one of almost 50 but through successful repeat business, I have been able to witness this with my clients too as I now recruit at all levels of seniority for my clients.
My experience in recruitment
Impacting people and companies everyday! I mainly work with several European Associations as well as many international companies meaning I interact with different cultures daily. My working relationships are based on respect and empathy. I can always be relied upon to accompany both my clients and candidates every step of the way during the recruitment mission. I help candidates fulfill their true potential by not only encouraging and advising but also sharing all the knowledge I have regarding the organisation which will be their next career step. According to the feedback I receive I have had an impact on both companies’ and candidates’ futures. This is a huge responsibility on which I thrive. I ensure everyone is treated as an individual hence our service is tailor made and I always handpick the team who will work with me on each mission. I am always committed to both efficiency and success with the aim of always becoming my client’s sole Recruitment Partner. This success is achieved through both my thorough understanding of the context behind the role available and the candidate’s profile.
What I like about Profile Group?
The reasons I am with Profile Group since 1989 is due to the varied exciting challenges and diverse international contacts I have on a daily basis. Human Resources constantly changes meaning I am still learning. Working with clients from different business areas means I have gained knowledge of both the private and public sectors. According to the feedback I receive I have had an impact on both companies’ and candidates’ futures.
Some key profiles I recruited
Digital Health Director
Policy Director
Operations Director
Head of Communication
Some testimonials from candidates
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Exceptionalism
"Sometimes you find yourself in a career deadlock. Your way out is Emma Rummins-Waites. I cannot recommend Emma highly enough. Her professionalism, her dynamic can-do attitude, her empathy, her know-how...I could go on for ever. If you only meet one recruitment specialist in your whole life, make sure it is Emma. She is a truly exceptional person and I was one of the people lucky enough to have crossed her path and to have benefited from her incredible talent. "
Monique
Guidance
"I had the privilege of being selected and interviewed by Emma for a very challenging position in an organisation in Brussels. Emma was very attentive and kind. She put me in the conditions of giving my best during the interview, supporting me in understanding what were my unique selling points for the advertised position as well as my gaps to fill. Emma supported me in exploiting my potential, carefully following-up on every step of the selection process. She is a great professional and I consider her as a point of reference for what concerns my research of new professional opportunities. "
Isabella
Insightfulness
"I had the privilege to collaborate with Profile Group on a couple of occasions as a candidate. My experience was extremely positive and pleasant working with Emma Waites, who’s a tough, well versed, deep and spot on headhunter. She can make the candidate articulate their own skills and think thoroughly of how their experience is relevant to the future job. While she never shies away from asking complicated questions, she is very caring, positive, empathetic, and never misses a detail. During the process I truly learnt a lot about myself, and got my dream job. "
LinaHead of Communications @ CCRE-CEMR
Excellence
"During my professional career I have had relationships with several headhunters and recruitment professionals. I have to say that the process in which I had the opportunity to work with Emma, has been without a doubt, the best of all, thanks to her professionalism and good work.
From the very beginning she identified my strengths and weaknesses, helping me in order to ensure the best fit between the requirements of the position and my skills, knowledge and experience. I felt supported throughout the whole recruitment process and I recommend Emma for her professionalism, experience and empathy. "
MariaProduct Operations Expert at amfori
Mentorship
"I am writing to wholeheartedly recommend Emma Waites for her exceptional professionalism, dedication, and mentorship throughout my hiring process. Working with Emma was not only a pleasure but also a transformative experience that made an otherwise stressful process feel manageable and even empowering.
Thanks to Emma’s guidance, I was able to approach the hiring process with clarity and confidence. Her mentorship played a crucial role in the outcome, and for that, I am sincerely grateful."
YolaPersonal Assistant at HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS
Professionalism
"Engaging with Emma Waites has been an absolute pleasure. Throughout the recruitment process she showed high professionalism and was extremely methodical in assessing my skills and competencies. She communicated clearly and showed genuine interest to understand my professional goals and expectations. She was kind, supportive and available to answer questions. I would recommend her without any hesitation. "
MakfireCCRE/CEMR
Guidance
"I am incredibly grateful to Emma Waites for guiding me through the entire preparation process for the Legal PA role at HSF Brussels. Emma quite literally took me by the hand and walked me through every step, with the care and clarity of someone who truly understands how to bring out the best in others.
She immediately spotted my key achievements and guided me in the right direction, making sure I didn’t get lost in a plain description of my functions. Her approach was professional, genuinely supportive and encouraging. I cannot thank her enough for her commitment and the way she helped me feel fully prepared. "
Oleksandralegal PA, HSF Brussels
Supportiveness
"Sincerely thanks for your support during the application procedure.
It is highly unusual but the more appreciated to receive from your recruiter an encouragement phone call a couple hours before an interview with a potential employer."
Rob
Encouragement
"Wow, it is nice to learn how I am perceived by a professional. Thanks for the confidence boost. "
Marie
Some testimonials from clients
"Emma from Profile Group will not provide candidates for the sake of providing candidates. We will only see in interviews the candidates that she feels are right for the organisation – normally the number is limited to 2 or 3 candidates. We communicate at great length over the process – to adapt our criteria according to the interviews and readjust our expectations according to the profile of the candidates, to discuss salary and benefits, to discuss the soft skills and attitudes of candidates."
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"Our challenge is that we had an insufficient number of candidates answering to the job offer; additionally those responding did not have the adequate profile matching with the position. Profile Group revised the job ad and suggested changes, which resulted in a higher and more qualified number of applicants, and, consequently, in finding the right person. Profile Group has a solid knowledge of the work market in Brussels, and a strong approach in understanding of the clients’ needs. The CV screening is, therefore, a successful exercise, and the result is positive for the involved parties. "
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"HR is probably THE most complicated thing for small teams - the wrong hires will mar the whole work atmosphere. The Profile Group really helped us to make our team grow with the right people with the kind of mindset we were looking for. We really owe them part of our current success. "
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"Profile Group adopted a very flexible approach to fulfill my needs. They took the time to well understand my needs and expectations. It saved time later on during the selection of candidates. They repeatedly align with us along the selection process to always propose the best candidates."
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"Amazing tool! Save us a lot of time. Great investment and great collaboration with the Profile Group & Talentfinder Team. "
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"In essence, our processes have gained both qualitatively, in effectiveness and efficiency – saving us hours of search and focusing readily on short-listed relevant candidates. "
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