Véronique Bervaes
Who am I?
I am a thorough upstream thinker. Born in an entrepreneurial family and trained as a language teacher, I have a passion for transmitting knowledge but also want to bring true sustainable value to people & companies. It was therefore a natural choice to join the recruitment world.
My experience in recruitment
I have 20+ year experience in recruitment. I am a trilingual recruitment expert with a focus on executive search for high level managerial roles in many sectors such as energy, construction, pharma, FMCG, public and even non-profit. I have also conducted several consulting, RPO or strategic projects for some of my largest clients. I start each mission with an in-depth upstream analysis covering:
- a rigorous preparation before the intake to understand the company’s business and its position on the market,
- the time to go through the company values & culture, strategy & vision and specifically its HR strategy & team,
- the analysis of each step of the recruitment process: market analysis, profile benchmarking, job advert creation, optimisation of the job board coverage, definition of a sourcing protocol and simultaneously search for candidates on LinkedIn.
This analysis enables me to create a seamless relationship with the business so I can propose the best solution in order to optimise the outcome of the recruitment. I can also create a more meaningful dialogue with candidates who come already fully engaged vs the company and the role.
What I like about Profile Group?
Profile Group is a family where you feel listened to and respected. Discussions with management about strategy, vision and our values take place on a daily basis and this is a real added value for me as Senior Recruitment Expert. What’s more, I get to work across disciplines with colleagues from all over Belgium. Profile Group has placed its trust in me and continues to motivate me in the development of my role and the many hats I’ve been given.
Some key profiles I recruited
Engineering manager
Regional sales director
Technical director and R&D manager
Digital transformation manager for Europe
Senior project manager for Europe or EMEA
Journalists, spokespersons for major organizations
Corporate affairs / Governance project manager
Chief financial officer
Nuclear energy expert
Some testimonials from candidates
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Guidance
"It was a privilege to be guided by Véronique during my search for my first job. I greatly appreciated our collaboration, thanks in part to her extensive experience, motivation, enthusiasm and professional approach. Thanks to her many years of working with the organisation, Véronique has in-depth knowledge of both how the organisation works and the various roles and employees. Thanks to these valuable insights, I was always well prepared for every interview. In addition, Véronique speaks several languages fluently and was always available to support me when needed. I also greatly appreciated the interim feedback after each interview. This allowed me to address any areas for improvement and prepare well for the next steps in the application process. "
CasperProject Manager - Manufacturing at CEN and CENELEC
Dedication
"My experiences with Véronique has always been very positive.
I've communicated with Véronique in Dutch & French and she is fluent in both.
She is very helpful, gives fast feedback and always is there to help you with great tips.
For me Véronique works with care and passion and this shows in the conversations we had. "MitchQuality lead, quality management coordinator @Cohezio
Reliability
"Veronique is a proactive, responsive and enthusiastic HR representative. Her positive personality and professional experience ensured smooth communication during my job application process. Thanks to her, I always got the right information on time, in a transparent manner, and could always rely on her guidance. I was glad to work with her, that is why I recommend her to other job-seekers and employers to work with! "
AttilaProject Manager in Electrotechnology/ICT at CEN and CENELEC
Authenticity
"I got in touch with Véronique after applying for a job advertisement. Although I don't usually like recruiters, my contact with Véronique was remarkably pleasant. She stands out from the rest by listening carefully to each party. She brings her own experience to the table in a way that inspires confidence. She takes her time and manages to align the needs of the client, the role and the candidate. She is enthusiastic but never pushy. As a candidate, I felt that everything was very personal and authentic. Her knowledge of the vacancy and the organisation in question was also perfect, down to the smallest details. Absolutely perfect. "
Tjeu
Appreciation
"I truly appreciate your responses. They are not only personalized but also exceptionally detailed and comprehensive, also how the job description was posted. In a fast-paced world where everyone seems to be rushing, your attention to detail stands out. Thank you for being you. I trust my straightforward approach is taken in good faith :) "
Amy
Some testimonials from clients
"Ensuring a cultural fit between candidates and the recruiting organization is key in the approach to the selection process for Profile Group. "
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"Véronique supported me while recruiting for some hard-to-fill roles, especially for our businesses related to life-science industry. She demonstrated a very detailed market knowledge and her candidates had the best suitability for our requirements. We could fill several positions due to her creative and pro-active sourcing. It was a pleasure to cooperate with her and I would be happy working with her again."
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"Véronique from the Profile Group succeeded in presenting us different personalities and new skills we haven’t been used to meeting with in the past. These new employees have truly proven being an added value for our organization. This implied a thorough understanding of our complex organization and a perfect match between people in a short period of time."
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"Thanks to our collaboration with Profile Group, many talented individuals have already found their place at PROCERTUS. (...) At PROCERTUS, we believe that employees perform better in an environment that ensures a good work-life balance."
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"Efficient recruitment of candidates who truly match the requested profile."
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"Talentboost is a complete service combined with an effective tool that has enabled me to recruit several candidates, saving me both time and money."
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