Since April 2021, Bravoure and DIQQ have joined forces and achieved 35 successful placements. To mark this success, we spoke to Kim Krauwel, Managing Partner at Bravoure. Kim shares her experiences about working with Frank Oudshoorn from DIQQ and sheds light on the positive changes in the recruitment process since their partnership.
Bravoure is a strategic digital agency, specialized in creating digital brands, products and ecosystems that make companies future-proof. In today's world, where people connect with brands online, a digital approach is essential to building a successful business.
“We help brands take the step forward and continue the digital transition. We do this with a team of 30 to 40 colleagues, consisting of strategists, digital designers and developers. We've been doing all of this for 16 years.”
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A few years ago, the recruitment world was less hectic. Companies, such as Bravoure, posted vacancies on their own platforms and received plenty of responses. At the time, using recruiters felt redundant. But when Bravoure started focusing on attracting senior talent, the value of partners like DIQQ became visible.
With the changing times, the labor market for development roles became increasingly competitive. “We noticed that we weren't always able to fill the vacancies via our own channels. Fortunately, we still have people who come to us directly, but it has now become 50/50. In addition, candidates often have multiple interviews, so things can go wrong even in the negotiation phase.”
“I'm happy to have Frank as a permanent contact person who knows me and Bravoure well.”
“My contact with Frank Oudshoorn is very pleasant and fast. From the start, a lot of time has gone into building a pleasant collaboration. In the beginning, we were still a bit searching and it wasn't always the right match. But because you have a long-term partnership, you get to know each other's wishes and needs better.
If I am not satisfied with the shared profiles, I will report this immediately and will be listened to carefully. There is always room for a positive and negative evaluation. It's really about quality and I want people to be spared about the feedback. I like having a recruitment agency as a sparring partner, so that we come to better profiles and assumptions.
When I compare DIQQ with other agencies, I especially like that they are not too pushy. Other agencies sometimes call or email too often. I don't work much with recruitment agencies, but I notice that DIQQ delivers quality quickly.”
“The collaboration is professional, informal and proactive. I think Frank is a very nice person to have contact with. He knows how to combine business with a relaxed attitude. With his long-term involvement, he has a good understanding of who we are. In general, he knows a lot, knows the people and projects and is good at anticipating them. I am happy to have Frank as a permanent contact person who knows me and Bravoure well. In the end, that's the most important thing.”
Since the collaboration between Bravoure and DIQQ, there has been a significant acceleration and quality improvement in the recruitment process. Together, they have now achieved more than 34 successful placements. Over time, the relationship between Bravoure and DIQQ has developed into a close sparring partner relationship, where openness and honesty are key.
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