Frequently asked questions

• How do I find a general manager for my company?

  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…

• What special features must management pay attention to in the consumer goods non-food sector?

  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….

• How important is the promotion of diversity, inclusion and anti-racism in companies?

  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…

• What are the advantages of hiring a Executive Search consultant over e-recruiting?

  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…

• Compliance in the pharmaceutical industry: a labyrinth of laws, regulations, directives and standards

  There are few examples of other industries with so many laws, regulations, quality standards and directives as in the pharmaceutical industry, and in the medical technology and diagnostics fields. In…

• Why is DELTACON Executive Search the ideal partner for start-ups?

  DELTACON Executive Search specialises in the pharmaceutical industry, and in the medical technology and diagnostics fields.In addition to the well-established and highly-successful companies that have existed for many years within…

• Why is DELTACON Executive Search the perfect partner for the pharmaceutical industry and the medical technology and diagnostics fields?

  DELTACON Executive Search specialises in the pharmaceutical industry, and in the medical technology and diagnostics fields. 
These three disciplines all share the common feature of extremely high specialisation of companies…

• Why do I send applications in PDF and not in Word?

  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…

• What is meant by “Operational Excellence”?

  „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…

• What do many LinkedIn contacts bring?

  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…

• Why are not all jobs publicly sought?

  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…

• Why is DELTACON Koblenz GmbH the ideal partner for the Mechanical Engineering, Plant Engineering and Industrial Valve sector?

  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…

• Which significance does the industry experience of a consultant have?

  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…

• How do I know the quality of a good Consultation?

  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…

• How does the process of employment work in a professional consultation?

  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…

• Why is DELTACON Frankfurt Ltd. The ideal partner for the industries construction, real estate, building materials and construction research? 

  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…

• How does DELTACON support its clients and candidates after signing a contract?

  A special feature of our consulting services are our guarantees. Despite our intensive examination, it can happen that a recruited candidate leaves our client’s company on his own within the…

• How can a candidate in the over 50 age group increase his or her chances of applying?

  When applying as a candidate of the age group over 50, you should emphasise your strengths. There may be many of these, for example:Experience You have a wealth of experience…

• What do I have to consider when doing an interview via video call?

  Not only in times of Corona we observe a strong trend towards interviews via video call. The advantage is that a video interview can be conducted at any time and…

• Which search methods do we use at DELTACON?

  Together with our customer we create a suitable qualification and personality profile. As a result, 80 % of all top candidates are identified from the market via a professional direct…

• How does the CV in English differ from a CV in German?

  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:

• How does DELTACON find the right candidates for your mandate?

  At the beginning we invest a lot of time in a detailed analysis of the customer’s wishes, requirements and the company. Only with help of the most comprehensive key data…

• Why is DELTACON Dusseldorf GmbH the ideal partner for the chemical industry, coatings & paints and plastics processing industry?

  High-quality and sustainable advice to our clients always requires the respective consultant to have comprehensive knowledge of the industry. As a matter of principle, DELTACON only works with consultants who…

• What does C-level position mean?

  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….

• What does systemic organizational consulting mean?

  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…

• Why is coaching an optimal format of leadership development?

  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…

• Why is DELTACON the ideal partner for Executive Coaching & HR Consulting?

  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…

• What is meant by onboarding new employees?

  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…

• What is the AGG?

  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….

• What does people development mean?

  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…

• Why is DELTACON Executive Search Berlin the ideal partner for the mobility, e-commerce and professional services sectors?

  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 /…

• What is the Difference between coaching and consulting?

  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…

• Why is DELTACON Berlin the ideal personnel consultancy for companies in the consumer goods industry?

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

• Why is DELTACON the ideal HR consultancy for companies in the consumer products industry?

  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…

• Why do successful HR consultants use direct search?

  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…

• How does DELTACON ensure the ideal fit as well as the cultural fit of a candidate to the corporate culture?

  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 at DELTACON mean by profiling and why do we use this tool?

  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…

• Why is DELTACON’s direct approach to candidates more successful and sustainable than corporate recruiting in the social media environment?

  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…

• Why is DELTACON the ideal partner for clients in the Food & Beverage industry?

  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…

• Why is DELTACON the perfect personnel consultancy for the Media, Advertising and Digital industry?

  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…

• Why is DELTACON the ideal partner for its clients in the Automotive and Industrial/Off Highway industry?

  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…

• Why is DELTACON the ideal partner for clients in Electrical Industries and Automation?

  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….

• Why does DELTACON use psychometric testing?

  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…

• Why is DELTACON the ideal partner for clients in the telecommunications and IT sectors?

  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…

• What is the General Act on Equal Treatment?

  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…

• What is the meaning of personnel development?

  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…

• What is a psychometric test and what is it used for?

  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,…

• What is the long-list in Executive Search and Recruiting?

  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…

• What is the difference between a headhunter and an HR consultant?

  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…

• What is the meaning of Executive Management?

  “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…

• What is a job description?

  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…

• What is the significance of a job specification?

  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…

• What is change management?

  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…

• What is leadership development?

  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 in leadership positions

  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.

• Why is DELTACON working with the direct search instrument?

  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…

• What is Direct Search?

  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…

• What is the meaning of Executive Search?

  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…

• What is the short-list of an Executive Search Consultant?

  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…

• What is diversity?

  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…

• What is outplacement?

  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…

• What is a mandate in executive search?

  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…

• What warranty or guarantee does DELTACON provide its clients?

  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…

• How does the ideal application look like?

  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…