Gerben Caminada

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to let you know that I am very interested in the Talent Acquisition Specialist position at Lastminute . With my extensive talent acquisition experience and passion for connecting exceptional candidates with the right opportunities, I am confident in my ability to contribute to your team's success.
Throughout my career, I have honed my skills in identifying and attracting top talent, ensuring that organizations have the right people in place to achieve their goals. The opportunity to join your organization, a company known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, is truly exciting to me.
In my current role as Recruitment Adviser at VSA, I have developed and maintained strong relationships with partner organizations and hiring managers, gaining a deep understanding of their needs and effectively matching candidates to their requirements. These experiences have equipped me with the ability to navigate the complexities of talent acquisition and deliver exceptional results.

I believe that every interaction with a candidate is an opportunity to showcase the values and culture of an organization. By providing a seamless and personalized recruitment journey, I have consistently attracted high calibre candidates who are not only qualified but also aligned with the company's mission and values.

I am particularly drawn to your orgaisation's commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, I understand the importance of building diverse teams that bring different perspectives and ideas to the table. 

I am confident that my skills, experience, and passion make me an ideal fit for your team. 

I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how I can contribute to your organization's talent acquisition strategy in more detail.

Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the possibility of joining Lastminute and making a meaningful impact.
Sincerely,

Mari Carmen Calle

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Volunteer Services Abroad, Wellington, WGN, New Zealand

Sep 2023 – Present

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Job Solutions, Malta

Feb 2023 – Jul 2023

International Senior Recruitment Consultant and HR Assistant, Job Solutions, Malta FEB - JUL 2023 * Working closely with hiring managers to deeply understand hiring needs and develop recruiting strategies. * Sourcing & approaching prospective candidates via LinkedIn and other platforms, using both direct and advertising approaches. * Organizing and conducting interviews with candidates to assess their suitability for advertised positions. * Overall responsibility for all aspects related to candidate communication, including provision of feedback. * Conducting reference checks. * Onboarding of staff, supporting the HR team with smooth introduction.

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EWI Global Talent Solutions, Malta

Mar 2021 – Jul 2021

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Binary.com, Birkirkara, Malta

Jan 2020 – Mar 2020

Talent Acquisition Specialist and HR assistant, Binary.com, Birkirkara JAN - MAR 2020 * Conducting candidate assessments through behavioral and competency-based tests (SATI). * Coordinating and carrying out in-depth interviews with candidates. * Exploring different sources of recruitment to optimize recruitment costs, streamlining the process for sourcing candidates. * Building and maintaining a network of potential candidates through proactive sourcing.

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Besedo, Qormi, Malta

Oct 2019 – Jan 2020

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Spanish Customer Service Manager

El Metodo Gabriel, Zaltbommel, Netherlands

Feb 2015 – Feb 2016

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International Recruiter

SHL, Amsterdam, NL-NH, Netherlands

Apr 2013 – Jun 2018

International Recruiter, SHL, Amsterdam APR 2013 - JUN 2018 * Recruiting on a freelance basis, utilizing various sourcing methods like Web portals (Naukri, Monster, Times Jobs) * Screening & shortlisting candidates as required by clients (often highly specialized IT staff) based on an assessment of competencies and skills from profile reviews and interviews with candidates. * Delving into the technical background of job profiles, ensuring a good fit between candidates proposed and role requirements. * Arranging follow-up interviews after shortlisting coordinated with the client and candidate. * Liaising with universities to discuss possibilities for work placements.

Instituto Cervantes

Spanish Teaching Diploma, Spanish, 6

2005 – 2006

Teacher training Spanish, Instituto Cervantes, London SEP 2005 - JUN 2006

Middlesex University

Diploma, Interpreting, B

2004 – 2005

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UNED University

Bachelor's Degree, Political Science, Not completed

1994 – 1998

Comparative analysis of a range of political phenomena including the forms of regimes and states, theories of elections and voting, political ideologies, the causes and consequences of democracy and the management of the economy. 

Study of the core elements of politics and how the study of each is relevant for understanding political practices and behavior and for the understanding and development of political ideals. 

Analysis of the ways in which individuals and groups define and interpret political issues and seek to shape government decisions. 

Comparative analysis of a range of political phenomena including the forms of regimes and states, theories of elections and voting, political ideologies, the causes and consequences of democracy and the management of the economy. 

Study of the core elements of politics and how the study of each is relevant for understanding political practices and behavior and for the understanding and development of political ideals. 

Analysis of the ways in which individuals and groups define and interpret political issues and seek to shape government decisions. 

Colegio Santa Teresa de Jesus

A-Levels, Latin, History, Greek, English, Literature, Art, Philosophy, 6.5

1992 – 1993

A-Levels, Colegio Santa Teresa de Jesus, Salamanca SEP 1992 - SEP 1993