According to Isolde Eleveld-Terwel, filling challenging vacancies requires knowledge of the organizational strategy and culture, as well as finding candidates who fit. "With their extensive network, Nomilk2day knows these candidates."
Isolde Eleveld-Terwel expanded various teams
Isolde Eleveld-Terwel has worked with Nomilk2day for years from various HR positions, including as Group HR Director at ForFarmers. Even before that, in her HR role at De Heus, she posted vacancies with managing partner Wim. "I was immediately intrigued by the name Nomilk2day. It's a catchy name and the link to the sector is of course important."
You have been working with Nomilk2day for ten years at the time of this interview. How has that collaboration been?
What is needed for such a successful collaboration?
"Trust, integrity, and discretion. It is important not to spread names around. In that regard, I trust Wim completely. I know that with his experience and communication style, he always does it right. That is essential in this field."
Have there been successful senior placements?
"Definitely! Nomilk2day filled the position of Managing Director of one of the operating companies. This was an exclusive search assignment. It is mainly these types of senior positions that Wim and I worked on together. We know each other well, which makes coordination quick and efficient. Wim is always willing to brainstorm and easily reachable."
Can you give an example of how that works?
"What I appreciate is that Nomilk2day is not a rigid organization. At Nomilk2day, it's no-nonsense: both feet on the ground and always a flexible approach that suits the situation. Even without a specific assignment, Wim thinks about suitable candidates. Of course, there is a commercial interest behind it, but he genuinely looks for the right match, partly because he knows the organization well. It works very smoothly."
What feedback did you receive from candidates placed through Nomilk2day?
"The candidates recommended by Nomilk2day give positive feedback. They appreciate the thoroughness and communication. Everyone is kept informed about the progress, which is crucial, especially in a tight job market. I also find it very important how an agency treats candidates, as I see the agency as an extension of the organization. You want to treat people carefully as a company, and Nomilk2day adopts the same way of working."
What should you pay attention to in a tight job market?
"What makes Nomilk2day unique is that they realize a candidate is in a process and wants to be kept informed. It seems simple, but it is important for a candidate to know why, for example, it sometimes takes longer if schedules don't align for a follow-up interview. You have to manage that well, otherwise you risk losing a good candidate. Especially in a tight job market, where candidates often have multiple options to choose from."
Finally: would you like to be a candidate at Nomilk2day yourself?
“Certainly! If the opportunity arises, I would be happy to be a candidate at Nomilk2day. Nomilk2day works for prominent companies in the agribusiness sector and has built up a fantastic reputation. Candidates in our sector also know how to reach them. That is essential for successful recruitment.”