Interview with Natalie Hudson
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9 Sep 2024
Please tell me a little bit about yourself.
I joined the recruitment industry almost 18 years ago and I’ve always worked in technical recruitment globally, focussing on roles in engineering and manufacturing with some infrastructure. One of my previous roles took me to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, where I spent four years working in recruitment there too.
Recruitment is such a small world, I used to work with members of the Applica team in my previous roles so that combined with how fast Applica is growing and the exciting role on offer made me want to join the company.
What is your role with Applica?
My role is Divisional Manager - Permanent, so I’m joining Applica to further develop their permanent desk and to complement their contract business.
Permanent recruitment is very different from contracting. The depth of interview is greater and it’s vital on both sides that the role is the right fit as the job could potentially last decades!
With the new government there may be a great deal of change in employment law and that’s fine, Applica is and will be ahead of the curve. We’re specialists and take pride in what we do.
What do you really enjoy about your profession?
Definitely the fast-paced nature of it, I get a great deal of satisfaction when I know I have made that perfect match for the candidate and the client. It’s not just about filling the role, it's about the whole level of service and the added value I can provide.
Why have you chosen to work with Applica?
Applica’s values and culture make them stand out from the rest! It also helps to have known some of team I’ll be working with and to have watched their success over the last 5 years or so.
I just feel that I can make a real difference, I know it will be a challenge which I’m really excited about!
Please tell me something not many people know about you
I can figure skate, scuba dive and ski! I am a massive lover of all things outdoors.