Frequently asked questions

Many companies face the challenge of filling a new managing director position. What options are there and what is the best approach for this in order to find an ideal…

The food sector is confronted with the concentration of trade, but not with the change in distribution channels, as online purchases still play a minor role in the food sector….

Gender roles, discrimination or stereotypes no longer have a place in a modern working world. Many companies have recognised this and make sure that their workforce consists of employees from…

In recent years, there have been some changes in the recruiting sector and e-recruiting is gaining importance, but especially when it comes to filling executive positions, recruitment consultancies are still…

There are many advantages to using PDF files in the application process. PDF files can be considered as a kind of “standardization” of documents. This ensures in almost all areas…

„Operational Excellence”/OPEX means that structures, processes and behaviors along a company’s value chain are aligned in such a way as to create a learning and continuously improving organization whose focus…

Of course, it depends on what you want to achieve. If you are wondering what many LinkedIn contacts bring to the job search, then it must be said that a…

There are many different reasons for the so-called “hidden job market”. For example, it is more efficient and effective for clients to commission a personnel consultant with the targeted search…

DELTACON Koblenz specializes in the Mechanical Engineering and Plant Engineering and Industrial Valve sector and, is a reliable partner for its clients based on corresponding expertise. Each DELTACON HR consultant…

The most important success factors for the best possible filling of vacancies are the careful definition of job and candidate profiles, the targeted candidate search and direct approach, as well…

The DELTACON Group stands for a particularly high standard of quality. We place a very strong focus on seriousness in our relations with customers and candidates. Both sides deserve the…

The staffing process can be divided into several phases. At the beginning there is a detailed analysis of the customer’s wishes, requirements and the company. We invest a great deal…

High-quality and sustainable consulting for our clients always requires comprehensive industry experience of the respective consultant. As a matter of principle, DELTACON only works with consultants who can fall back…

In the American and British regions, a so-called Curriculum Vitae (CV) is written. The following are the most important differences between a German CV and an English CV:

The term C-level position refers to the top management level of a company. The term originates from the Anglo-Saxon language area, but is now also common in the DACH region….

Organizational Consultancy means a professional, contractually regulated technical or process consultation of organizations through external individual consulting or consulting firms. Systemic consulting is primarily about strengthening the resources and competencies…

The challenges of the future are multifaceted, as the external conditions have become volatile due to their rapid change dynamics. As a result, we face different challenges than a few…

The DELTACON Executives Coaching & HR Consulting solutions are managed by DELTACON Executive Search & Consulting GmbH. The Managing Director, Nicole Jacobsson, is a certified Systemic Coach and Management Consultant…

With a successful filling of a vacant position, the need for an optimal onboarding process becomes more important. A good onboarding process aims to quickly train the new employee, but…

The General Equal Treatment Act (AGG) is a German federal law intended to prevent or eliminate discrimination based on ethnic origin, gender, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual identity….

People development means suitable strategies and measures to implement the company goals through appropriate qualification of employees in technical and methodological terms. Thus, people development serves to secure the need…

DELTACON Executive Search & Consulting GmbH is managed by Nicole Jacobsson and specializes in filling demanding international mandates in the mobility industry with sub-sectors Automotive, Aerospace & Aviation, Transportation /…

According to the definition of the leading coaching associations, coaching in business is the professional advice, support of people with leadership / control responsibilities and of experts in companies and…

Dietrich Groth, Managing Director of DELTACON Berlin has worked for more than 20 years in top management functions in the consumer goods industry – among others as Managing Director and…

Direct contact with candidates is the most successful instrument for filling open vacancies. More than 80 percent of all interesting candidates are not actively looking for new professional challenges and…

The company, group and personal value systems are used to determine the value systems or the respective value levels of the candidate and the company. Also in the Cultural Fit…

What do we understand by psychometric profiling? We create a psychometric requirement profile tailored to your vacancy and corporate culture and match this with the profile of the candidates. The…

Through our in-depth industry know-how, we have access to nearly 100% of the target company and full candidate pool, meaning we are looking for places where others have little or…

Sound advice to our demanding clients requires a deep knowledge of the industry. However, it is essential to address the candidates correctly and this is only possible with our own…

We stand for a year-long and sound industry expertise, an ideal candidate network and a wide talent pool.  At DELTACON, we stand for One Face to the Customer – your…

Our sophisticated clients expect a deep knowledge about the specific industry branch for a professional sound consultancy. Doing this, it is essential to find the right approach at eyes level…

Our clients expect the highest standards in Executive Search. We are able to fulfil these requirements due to the management and industry experience of our managing partner, Mr. Olaf Kammerer….

An Assessment Center or Personality Test is a psychological test to collect personality traits that can be used to test the suitability of candidates for a job or to fit…

The technology sectors telecommunications and IT are characterized by fast innovation cycles, dynamics and complexity. We have many years of deep operational industry experience in these sectors, and we guarantee…

The purpose of the General Act on Equal Treatment is to prevent or to stop discrimination on the grounds of race or ethnic origin, gender, religion or belief, disability, age…

Personal development covers activities that improve awareness and identity, develop talents and potential, build human capital and facilitate employability, enhance quality of life and contribute to the realization of dreams…

When performing an assessment center for the client, headhunters or executive search professionals very often use psychometric testing, in order to assess the ability, aptitude and personality of the candidate,…

The “longlist” is a list of names of potential candidates as a result of a high level search being performed by the Executive Search consultant. When looking for suitable candidates…

Executive Search (synonyms are Headhunting or Retained Search) is a method used to find the most suitable professional for a specific role whether they are openly looking for a new…

“Executive Management” in sense of HR consultancy means the highest organizational leadership level of any company. Those managers are often appointed by the supervisory board and are responsible for operational…

A job description is a broad, general, and written statement of a specific job, based on the findings of a job analysis. It generally includes duties, purpose, responsibilities, scope, and…

A job specification is a statement of employee characteristics and qualifications required for satisfactory performance of defined duties and tasks comprising a specific job or function. The job specification is…

Change management is the process, tools and techniques to manage the people side of change to achieve the required business outcome. Change management incorporates the organizational tools that can be…

Leadership development expands the capacity of individuals to perform in leadership roles within organizations. Leadership roles are those that facilitate execution of a company’s strategy through: building alignment, winning mindshare…

Women are clearly underrepresented in management positions and boards. DELTACON is actively engaged and committed to supporting its clients in creating equal opportunities and in implementing appropriate measures.

The personalized and individual Direct Search is the fastest and most efficient search method. Statistics show that 80% of potential candidates do not actively seek a job. Typically, headhunters get…

80% of candidates do not actively look for a job, but they would find an offered position interesting. Headhunters and Executive Search Consultancies choose “Direct Search” as the fastest and…

Executive search (informally headhunting) is a specialized recruitment service used to source candidates for senior, executive or other highly specialised positions in organizations. The method usually involves commissioning a third-party…

The short-list is a list of preferable candidates (very often 3-5 candidates) that have been selected throughout the recruiting process by the Executive Search Consultant for final consideration and presentation…

Diversity management is the “recognition and valorization of individual differences”. “The concept of diversity encompasses acceptance and respect. It means understanding that each individual is unique, and recognizing our individual…

Outplacement is the support service provided by a consultancy firm, when supporting individuals exiting their companies (voluntarily or involuntarily), transition to new jobs and help them re-orient themselves in the…

Besides the general terms and conditions, the mandate agreement is a contract between the Company, which has to fill a vacancy and the executive search consultancy (contractor). The mandate agreement…

The DELTACON terms and conditions include the following warranty clause: In the event that the candidate leaves the employment of the client, from the position which he was originally appointed…

The requirements for a complete application differ from country to country, even within German speaking countries and within Europe. Typically, the application contains a covering letter (motivation letter) and the…