Ron van Haeff
Director Interim Services
In recruitment, the “perfect” match does not always reveal itself immediately. Sometimes, timing and perspective make all the difference.
In a recent search, we revisited a candidate who had been introduced to the client before. At the time, he was considered slightly overqualified for the role, and both sides moved on. Fast forward to a new intake, where the client reflected on their needs and concluded that more seniority and independence would actually add value to the team.
With that in mind, we reintroduced the same candidate. Rather than focusing on the earlier decision, both sides approached the conversation with a fresh perspective and genuine curiosity about the potential fit.
That shift in approach proved decisive.
During the discussions, it became clear that what was once seen as “too much” experience was now exactly what the role required. The candidate’s background, combined with the client’s evolved expectations, created a strong and natural alignment.
The result: a successful placement, starting May 1st. For the candidate, after nearly a year and a half of searching with limited feedback, this role ticked all the boxes: the right challenge, the right environment, and the right location.
This case is a good reminder that a “no” is not always final. Sometimes, the right match is already known, it just needs the right moment to come back into focus.
