Hans Verheij
Who am I?
I was born in the Netherlands but have lived in Brussels since 1986. After so many years, I almost feel Belgian. Life in Belgium is great! My wife and 2 sons share this opinion!
My experience in recruitment
I became a part of Profile Group in May 2002, bringing with me a wealth of experience as a recruiter dating back to 1996. Throughout my career, I successfully recruited for a diverse range of companies, both small and large, located in Belgium and other EU countries. My expertise extends across various professional levels, including experts, mid-managers, senior managers, and executives. My professional journey has taken me through diverse sectors such as logistics, healthcare, chemical and manufacturing industries, financial institutions, EU Associations etc. I have successfully recruited for positions (analysts, experts, specialists, managers, directors …) in finance, marketing, sales, Regulatory Affairs engineering, and logistics.
In my role as the Assessment Manager at Profile Group for the past 10 years, I have devised interactive exercises that uncover competencies not easily revealed through traditional testing or interviews. I also conduct training sessions for my colleagues on leading assessments and composing comprehensive candidate reports. My approach with individuals is marked by a positive outlook, aiming to empower them to showcase their strengths. Based on feedback from clients and candidates, it is evident that I genuinely assist candidates in presenting their best selves, even in challenging situations.
My approach
Recruitment holds equal importance for both businesses and candidates. It’s not just about filling a position; it’s about empowering individuals to shape their future. The cornerstone of success lies in establishing trust. While I, like all professional recruiters, prioritize active listening and transparent communication, my personal approach embraces a no-nonsense attitude to cut to the chase. This allows us to delve into the core issues and uncover the truth, whether from the candidate or the hiring manager.
My distinctive sense of humor plays a pivotal role in fostering informal relationships, breaking down barriers, eliminating distance, and ensuring no topics are off-limits. In most cases, this approach enables me to challenge conventional perspectives on the situation, assess opportunities critically, and guide individuals in making well-informed decisions. It’s at this point that I can genuinely deliver substantial added value.
What I like about Profile Group?
From the very first interview with Andrew Simmonds in 2002, I felt like I was coming home. Not only the homely and casual atmosphere of the interview room (with comfortable seats), the delicious coffee, but also the warm welcome from Andrew, made me feel like I could be myself. As a consultant, Andrew gave me lots of freedom in completing my job and meeting my targets. He was and still is open to new ideas and he encourages this. Profile Group has grown considerably since 2002 and has adapted to the market and its needs. The challenges we face as consultants have always fascinated me and still encourage me to give my best. In 2023, there will be 50 of us. Everyone knows each other. There is a lot of collaboration on the assignments and projects and a lot of laughter! I find that very important, because in our job you must be able to put things and events in perspective!
Candidate testimonials
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Transparency
"My experience with Profile Group in general, and with the consultant Hans Verheij in particular, has been very positive. Overall, the recruitment process was very transparent and well organised. I appreciated having Profile Group as a “neutral broker” between me, as a candidate, and the recruiting organisation. Thanks to open conversations with the consultant, I could sharpen my understanding of the position and its fit to my profile. I especially appreciated the continued availability and support of Mr. Verheij in case of questions or concerns. Even if I had not been chosen for the position, I would have been very grateful for having gone through the different recruitment stages with Profile Group. I learned more about myself (due to the comprehensiveness of the assessment) and about how to approach selection processes. "
KatrinPolicy Analyst - EDFI
Opportunity
"In Belgium, a country where the majority of people think it is not easy to find an English speaking job, I forwarded my very first CV to Profile group. I was amazed at how efficient and responsive they were. Working with Hans as my consultant was a joy. He coached me and guided me through the interview process and I was able to get the very Job I wanted at my very first try. I will recommend Profile group and working with Hans to anyone without a doubt! "
ChethinieExecutive Assistant / Office Manager at European DFIs – EDFI
Support
"This was the first time that I participated in a selection process with a recruiting consultant, and after several months of job research, this was a pleasantly surprising experience. After finding the job offer on LinkedIn, I could easily contact with Profile Group and quickly receive more information about the position and have my questions answered. This was the beginning of a good and agile communication that really made the difference with many other selection processes I have been part of.
Later on, we had several meetings in which I received detailed information about the position and the company I was applying for, together with personalized profile assessment and tips for the different stages of the selection. Thanks to all that and the interest that they had on me, after some steps into the selection I could feel even more motivated and interested to the position.
Finally, I really appreciate Hans for how fast he was in replying anytime I had a question or I asked for an update. Having him next to during the long selection process I went through certainly eased the long period of uncertainty and definitely helped me in keeping up until the end. "
PolIndustrial Engineer Planning & Engineering - Strategic Air Network | FedEx Express Europe
Inspiration
"At the end of 2023, I underwent an assessment at Profile Group. Admittedly, this was accompanied by a healthy dose of nervousness. However, Hans' passion, professionalism and enthusiasm quickly put me at ease.
After the assessment, we chatted for a while and Hans suggested giving me personal feedback after the report.
I often think back to these sessions with a big smile on my face. They gave me better insights into my strengths and areas for improvement and made me think critically about what I really want.
I am therefore very grateful to Hans for who he is. His passion for what he does has certainly played a major role in how I look back on these “challenging” but educational and enjoyable tests.
Keep being the same Hans! "
HansArea Sales Manager Food & Beverage bij Kersia
Professionalism
"A big thanks to Hans for a professional and pleasant recruitment process. He was very responsive, gave me thorough insights into the organisation and was open minded. Hans has a wealth of experience which he shared in a clear and structured manner, allowing me to prepare well for each step of the recruitment process. "
PiaProgramme Manager | Senior Lawyer | Innovation Manager
Growth
"I had a great collaboration with Hans. He provided great support throughout the recruitment process for FedEx. Thanks to him I had an opportunity to work for a great company in a very dynamic and international department in Brussels. Not only have I had a chance to discover the world of revenue management, but also participate in some major integration projects and work with teams globally. Thus after 3 years, I can truly say that I have grew as a professional and made some long lasting friendships. "
RenataFedex
Support
"My experience of working with Hans was exceptional. He supported me during the whole process, making it much easier and straightforward. Most important, he will invest time in preparing the candidate and he will provide the necessary resources to help you get a greater insight into the area you are interested in. Therefore, I will strongly recommend Hans. "
MirelaFinance lead
Great help
"I received great help from Hans when it came the moment to find a new direction in my career. The information and support he gave me where of capital importance. He make sure that I could find the best options and receive the necessary information to take the best decision. "
JairoQuality assurance specialist
Understanding
"During my change in career, Hans interviewed me several times to estimate my knowledge and performances. Due to his experience and the capability to understand, my needs and drives, and on the other hand the profile that was needed at Tesa, He was able to make a good judgement which finally resulted in me changing to Tesa Netherlands. "
Eric
Some testimonials from client
"Less candidates fail once recommended by Profile Group in comparison to the experience we have with other agencies "
"We never feel like a mere customer, because Profile Group strives to establish a real contact and to provide a real added value for BelV. "
"Hans has been an excellent business partner who I have worked with over the last 5 years for the recruitment of various analyst roles. He has been very adaptive and is able to finetune his selection criteria and processes to meet the characteristics that I have been looking for and subsequently provides me with good quality candidates. "
"I highly appreciated the personal commitment of Hans at the Profile Group. The informal character of the cooperation made it easy to quickly get to the point, talk frankly and progress well. Because such searches are always more complex in terms of profile sought and delicacy of process, I see Hans as an excellent partner with the necessary capacity to listen to me as a client, patience, discretion, and tact."
"Working with Hans Verheig and his team is what I call a real partnership. We have been working together for several years. From the outset, their perception of the specificities of our organization has been very appropriate, and their knowledge of our challenges grows stronger with each assessment. The preparation and execution of the assessments are highly professional, as is the follow-up of the candidate reports. They always provide the nuances needed to shed accurate and complete light on the results. "