Clare Baker

WORK HISTORY

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ABOUT CLARE BAKER

6 years In Apprenticeships gives me an edge for attracting the best candidates in Finance Bold statement… But let me explain. Most recruiters do what they know. What they’ve been passed down from previous employers and superiors. They learn ‘what works’ and then replicate that process for every job role. Unfortunately, ‘what works’ for recruiters isn’t necessarily the best thing for you and your candidate.I learnt that quickly working in corporate, it was of an exercise, a rigid process to follow. But I wanted to be “me” throughout the processI stepped away from the previous mentality because I knew I could be better. I joined a new company, a growing training provider in Apprenticeships. I grabbed the opportunity with both hands and was quickly promoted to the lead of accountancy sales on a national scale. We grew fast! And our competitors often tried to figure out how we did it! The difference… Our focus the candidate. Attracting the best people, building strong relationships and providing a seamless experience from start to finish. I remember being asked to train other teams in the business to replicate our success in Accountancy We’d built such a great reputation that people were choosing us time and time again. My journey didn’t end here. Soon after I joined Think Specialist Recruitment. As head of the finance division my job was to build the department from scratch. I started speaking to market and the same problems came up. Recruiters all working the same way A fixation on “ticking boxes” A lack of understanding and experience Not attracting the right candidates Lack of personal approachIt all results in a poor match and clients having to go through the same process over and over again. But I do things differently… I set realistic expectations. I get to know people for who they are and what they want to become.I do not square peg and round hole my candidates.I listen to what you need and provide the BEST talent on the market, people that will make a real impact in your organisation. I manage the process at every stage with confidence and certainty saving you time and money. As a result, people come back to me time and time again. I’ve consistently grown revenue every quarter but more importantly helped our clients to GROW year on year. But don’t take my word for it… Have a look at my testimonials. There are tonnes! I hope you can see by now I don’t follow the herd. I would love to be part of your recruitment journey. When you need me – I’ll be ready