Progressing Careers Everywhere Podcast

Willkommen bei Progressing Careers Everywhere, einem Podcast, präsentiert von der Amoria Group. In dieser Serie sprechen wir darüber, wie sich Karrieren im Recruiting entwickeln - von den ersten Schritten bis hin zu langfristigem Erfolg, erzählt von den Menschen, die diesen Weg jeden Tag gehen. In dieser deutschsprachigen Spezial-Folge sprechen Kai Komorowski, Business Manager, und Marcel Franke, Executive Management Consultant, beide aus dem Kölner Office, über einen Karriereweg, der immer häufiger vorkommt: den sogenannten „Boomerang-Effekt“. Beide haben ihre Karriere ursprünglich bei Amoria Bond gestartet, das Unternehmen verlassen, neue Erfahrungen gesammelt, und sich bewusst für eine Rückkehr entschieden. Gemeinsam reflektieren sie, was sie in dieser Zeit gelernt haben, wie sich ihre Perspektiven verändert haben und warum Amoria Bond erneut der richtige nächste Schritt für sie war. In dieser Folge erfährst du: Wie der Einstieg bei Amoria Bond ursprünglich aussah Welche Gründe dazu geführt haben, das Unternehmen zunächst zu verlassen Welche Erfahrungen und Learnings sie außerhalb gesammelt haben Wann und warum der Gedanke entstanden ist, zurückzukehren Was sich bei der Rückkehr vertraut angefühlt hat – und was sich verändert hat Welche Aspekte der Unternehmenskultur heute noch mehr geschätzt werden Warum es wichtig ist, im Guten auseinanderzugehen und Kontakte zu pflegen Was Amoria Bond zu einem Umfeld macht, in das Menschen gerne zurückkehren Neugierig, wohin dich eine Karriere im Recruiting führen kann? 👉 Erfahre mehr über das Arbeiten bei der Amoria Group und entdecke aktuelle Karrieremöglichkeiten - https://www.amoriagroup.com/join-us/ Abonniere Progressing Careers Everywhere für weitere ehrliche Einblicke in Karrieren im Recruiting.

Welcome to Progressing Careers Everywhere, a podcast brought to you by Amoria Group.   In this series, we explore what life is like for those who work as consultants, from the first weeks of training to the life-changing success stories that can be achieved, all from the people who work in this industry every day. In this episode, Helen Cassin, Senior Talent Attraction Business Partner at Amoria Group’s Manchester office, is joined by Ben Ernst, Senior Consultant at CMC, to explore what happens when your first role isn’t quite the right fit - and how finding the right position can unlock your full potential. Ben shares his experience of joining as a 360 consultant and later transitioning into a delivery-focused role. Together, Helen and Ben discuss how that shift came about, what he learned through the process, and how internal mobility can help individuals play to their strengths and thrive in their careers. In this episode, you’ll hear about: What it’s really like starting out as a 360 consultant The moment Ben realised a different role might be a better fit How the internal transition from 360 to delivery actually worked What changed in Ben’s performance and enjoyment after the move The strengths and personality traits that thrive in a 360 role Why open conversations about career development are so important Advice for anyone who feels they might not yet be in the right seat Curious about where a career in consulting could take you?   👉 Learn more about life at Amoria Group and explore current opportunities at https://www.amoriagroup.com/join-us/ Follow and subscribe to Progressing Careers Everywhere for more real conversations from across the industry.

Welcome to Progressing Careers Everywhere, a podcast brought to you by Amoria Group.   In this series, we explore what life is like for those who work in consulting, from the first weeks of training to the life-changing success stories that can be achieved, all from the people who work in this industry every day. In this episode, Lisa Garner, Senior Learning & Development Business Partner at Amoria Group, is joined by Anastasia Harter, TA Specialist in the CMC Dallas office, to talk about the experience of returning to work after maternity leave. Drawing on her recent transition back into her role, Anastasia shares an honest perspective on the mix of emotions that can come with this moment - from excitement and renewed motivation to uncertainty and adjustment. The conversation explores how priorities can shift, what support makes the biggest difference, and how professionals can rebuild confidence as they navigate both career and parenthood. In this episode, you’ll hear about: The emotions and expectations leading up to returning from maternity leave How becoming a parent can reshape professional perspective What felt familiar - and what felt different - when stepping back into work The support, conversations and structures that helped the transition New strengths and perspectives developed during maternity leave Advice for professionals preparing for their return to work How teams and leaders can better support colleagues returning from leave Curious about where a career in consulting could take you?   👉 Learn more about life at Amoria Group and explore current opportunities at https://www.amoriagroup.com/join-us/ Follow and subscribe to Progressing Careers Everywhere for more real conversations from across the industry.

Welcome to Progressing Careers Everywhere, a podcast brought to you by Amoria Group.   In this series, we explore what life is like for those who work as consultants, from the first weeks of training to the life-changing success stories that can be achieved, all from the people who work in this industry every day. In episode 5, Andrew Barrow, our Associate Director, is joined by Roy Grocock, Executive Management Consultant at Amoria Group’s Amsterdam office, to explore what culture really means in a high-performance consulting environment. Roy shares insights from 11 years in a high-performance consulting environment, exploring how culture influences ambition, accountability, and long-term success. The episode looks at how high standards, camaraderie, and clear goal-setting help individuals take ownership of their growth and build lasting careers. In this episode, you’ll hear about: What culture looks like day-to-day in a fast-paced recruitment environment The impact of surrounding yourself with high achievers How goal-setting and micro-targets turn ambition into action Why self-awareness is key to long-term career satisfaction The balance between autonomy, income, and lifestyle Lessons learned from 11 years of building a consulting career Curious about where a career in consulting could take you?   👉 Learn more about life at Amoria Group and explore current opportunities at https://www.amoriagroup.com/join-us/ Follow and subscribe to Progressing Careers Everywhere for more real conversations from across the industry.

Welcome to Progressing Careers Everywhere, a podcast brought to you by Amoria Group.   In this series, we explore what life is like for those who work as consultants, from the first weeks of training to the life-changing success stories that can be achieved, all from the people who work in this industry every day. In Episode 4, Helen Cassin, Senior TA Business Partner at Amoria Group’s Manchester office, is joined by Chris Markham, Senior Consulting Manager, to explore what a consulting career looks like once you’ve moved beyond the early stages. This episode looks at what changes once experience is established. Chris shares how senior consulting roles evolve, where impact shows up beyond delivery, and how experienced consultants continue to grow, lead, and influence their work. In this episode, you’ll hear about: How consulting roles evolve as experience and responsibility grow What “impact” looks like at a senior level, beyond delivery alone Career development opportunities for experienced consultants in STEM The benefits of senior and leadership roles within CMC How experience shapes decision-making in complex or high-pressure situations The mindset and strengths that help experienced consultants thrive   Curious about where a career in consulting could take you?   👉 Learn more about life at Amoria Group and explore current opportunities at https://www.amoriagroup.com/join-us/ Follow and subscribe to Progressing Careers Everywhere for more real conversations from across the industry.

Welcome to Progressing Careers Everywhere, a podcast brought to you by Amoria Group.   In this series, we explore what life is like for those who work as consultants, from the first weeks of training to the life-changing success stories that can be achieved, all from the people who work in this industry every day.   In Episode 3, Helen Cassin, Senior TA Business Partner at Amoria Group, is joined by Ruby Bannister, Senior Consultant in the Manchester office, to explore the day-to-day reality of working as a CMC consultant.   This episode takes a closer look at the project-led side of consulting. Ruby shares how she manages multiple assignments, supports external experts on site, works closely with partners, and keeps projects moving smoothly when priorities change. In this episode, you’ll hear about:   What a day looks like for a CMC consultant across active projects Balancing consultant support with partner and client expectations How time and priorities are managed across multiple assignments Tools, habits, and routines that support smooth project delivery How the role adapts when urgent updates or time-sensitive requests come in   Curious about where a career in consulting could take you?   👉 Learn more about life at Amoria Group and explore current opportunities at https://www.amoriagroup.com/join-us/ Follow and subscribe to Progressing Careers Everywhere for more real conversations from across the industry.

Welcome to Progressing Careers Everywhere, a podcast brought to you by Amoria Group.   In this series, we explore what life is like for those who work as consultants, from the first weeks of training to the life-changing success stories that can be achieved, all from the people who work in this industry every day.   In Episode 2, Kai Pesch, Recruitment Consultant at Amoria Bond’s Amsterdam office, is joined by Benjamin Cole, Senior Recruitment Consultant, to take listeners behind the scenes of a typical day in the industry.   Rather than talking in theory, this episode focuses on the reality of the role. Ben shares what a typical day actually looks like, how he balances candidates, clients and admin, and how priorities shift when the pressure is on.   In this episode, you’ll hear about:   What a typical day in the life of a consultant really looks like Which parts of the role are most rewarding, and which are most challenging How consultants balance candidates, clients and admin with limited time Tools, habits and routines that help stay organised and productive How priorities shift when working on tough roles or high-pressure projects   Curious about where a career in consulting could take you?   👉 Learn more about life at Amoria Group and explore current opportunities at https://www.amoriagroup.com/join-us/ Follow and subscribe to Progressing Careers Everywhere for more real conversations from across the industry.

Welcome to Progressing Careers Everywhere, a podcast brought to you by Amoria Group.   In this series, we explore what life is like for those who work as consultants, from the first weeks of training to the life-changing success stories that can be achieved, all from the people who work in this industry every day.   In our very first episode, Daan Fokkema, Director at Amoria Group’s Amsterdam office, is joined by Astri Anggariani, Senior Recruitment Consultant, to unpack what success in recruitment truly looks like.   Together, they discuss the mindset, habits, and resilience needed to thrive - from navigating early challenges and handling objections, to building trust with clients and candidates and thinking long-term about career growth.   In this episode, you’ll hear about:   What it’s really like starting out in recruitment with no prior experience How Astri’s definition of “success” has evolved over time The habits and mindset traits that help recruiters thrive long-term Overcoming objections, rejection, and tough early challenges Finding confidence through consistency, curiosity, and self-reflection Practical advice for anyone starting - or considering - a career in recruitment   Curious about where a career in consulting could take you?   👉 Learn more about life at Amoria Bond and explore current opportunities at https://www.amoriagroup.com/join-us/ Follow and subscribe to Progressing Careers Everywhere for more real conversations from across the industry.