After having worked for recruitment agencies in Europe and Asia for several years, I started work at PageGroup as an Executive Manager. My first task was to set up a new office in Monaco. In the first five months, I worked at our Paris office in order to build up a relationship with my French and international colleagues and with colleagues doing similar work. The office in Monaco officially opened in October 2008. I was appointed Director in January 2011 and given responsibility for the Département Alpes-Maritimes, where I set up the second office in the region and the eighth Michael Page office in France. In January 2014 I was promoted to Senior Director before being asked to lead Michael Page Zurich and become a member of the Swiss Executive Board.
Nicolai's responsibilities
Responsibilities as a member of the Executive Board
Leading Michael Page Zurich
Developing and using strategies and processes to attract top talent to Michael Page
In the role of manager, identifying, introducing and implementing the best recruitment techniques and processes internally and externally
Managing a team of recruitment specialists in planning and implementing recruitment processes with a strong focus on quality and efficiency
Nicolai's tips
Do what you enjoy
Take what you do seriously
Get to know your clients
Convey a positive image of the company
Surround yourself with top performers and be inspired by their positive attitude
Leave nothing to chance
Manage margins prudently and keep an account of profits and losses
Stay in contact with the sales team
Remember that the customer is king
Treat clients and candidates as you would want to be treated
