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    Luz Irina Calderon said:

    Thank you for your very interesting article Dr Persson. I have been wondering about how to identify the recruiter that suits your interest. In other words, the proper “match” between scientist/recruiter is key. Is this a lottery? It seems to me that identifying the recruiter who can help you or connect you, e.g. with enterprises in a different continent is a big challenge. What is your experience connecting “international dots” and what would you suggest to find the proper recruiter? Thanks, LIACV

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      Tina Persson said:

      Thank you for your question! It is a very good question. Firstly, the recruiter must have job openings or be supporting companies with candidates matching your interest. Today, most recruiters are highly specialised in a field. For example, Life Science and competences within quality, Sales Marketing or R&D. By looking for a recruiter working in your area of interest you will most likely find a relevant recruiter. Secondly, if you have chance to talk to recruiters at Career Fairs or similar events, take this as an opportunity to get to know the recruiter personally. In most cases you feel whether or not this is a recruiter you would like to work with or not. And remember, recruiters are business-driven people; building a close relationship with them requires trust. So, it will take a while before you find a personal recruiter. But, it is possible. Good Luck! Tina

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    Luz Irina Calderon said:

    Thank you Tina. We are in a seemingly connected and open scientific community. During your time as recruiter, how has been your experience matching different “worlds” ? e.g. someone from Africa and an enterprise in America. I wonder whether nowadays the location bias still exist. I mean whether besides the expertise/competences of an applicant, the location of an applicant matters in terms of working with the recruiter and applying and gaining a position. Thanks, LIACV

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    Tina Persson said:

    Firstly, sorry for my late reply! And thanks for your question! The recruiting business is both local and global and if you like to move to a new country or continent you must be exposed for recruiter on the global arena working with global companies. Then of course, if you know you are moving to a smaller part of a country with no global actors you must connect with more local recruiters. My advice is that you learn to know the country you are going to with respect to language, culture and social system like child care, health and life style. The more you know the easier it will be for you to design your CV and sell yourself. But also, you will learn if that is the country for you. The world is getting more and more global and workforce will work cross-country like. AS a recruiter and Sourcer I look for people all over the world!