I’m Julie, freelance headhunter
And there’s a few (fun) facts you should know about me:
- I started working in recruitment in 2010, so that’s over 14 years of experience.
- Thanks to my experience, I have an extensive international network.
- I speak Dutch, English, French and un poco de Español
- I was born & raised in Ghent, and stayed in this charming city. Proud to be #9000
- I actually studied to become a nurse, but I felt like it wasn’t my calling.
- I take an enthusiastic and efficient approach on headhunting, using humor to lighten up the serious talk.
- I keep my word, always. If I tell you I’ll call you back today, then you can expect a call from me that day. And not 2 days later with an apology or lame excuse why I didn’t call you back that day.
- I love my job as a freelance headhunter and take pride in every match I make. #matchmaker
- I know LinkedIn better than my cat’s moods (coming from a cat mom, this means a lot).
Work with me to fill in your vacancies?
What I highly value
Personal relationships
Even in a professional context, a personal relationship is important, definitely as a freelance headhunter.
I take my time to get to know both sides. A close and long-term collaboration with a company means that I can help them in their best interest. And getting to know a candidate on a deeper level than just skills, ensures that I present a perfect match that will fit within the team.
Efficiency
I don’t want to waste your time or resources. Therefore, I take a very efficient approach on headhunting.
I know exactly what I’m looking for and will only contact those people that fit the profile. Your time is valuable, so I make sure that every candidate I present is worth interviewing.
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Honesty & transparency
You can call me an ethical freelance headhunter. I exclusively work with companies that I trust and believe in. An honest relationship based on respect is the basis for a good collaboration and a precondition for the best possible results. If, for some reason, there is no match between us, I’ll refer you to a suitable colleague.
My journey towards freelance headhunter
After my internship as a nurse, I felt like I wanted something else. Taking care of people in the literal sense of the word wasn’t my calling.
During summer, I started working at an interim agency and discovered my passion for recruitment. Progressing to outsourcing and consultancy companies, I perfected my skills and became manager of a team of recruiters. After realizing I wasn’t made to lead teams, I refocused on recruiting white-collar positions. In 2021 I decided to take matters into my own hands and founded Dhaene Consulting, starting as a freelance headhunter to serve businesses in the best possible way..
