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SWEET 16: The 16 Lessons We’ve Learnt In Our 16 Years
It’s been 16 years since Varina Nissen and Natasha Olsson-Seeto launched OnTalent in January 2010, with the goal of connecting
January 13, 2026
A Global Food Manufacturer that creates products for customers and consumers, engaged OnTalent to source a Financial
Accountant after four recruitment agencies had been unable to successfully fill the role.
The role had proven difficult to fill, with multiple recruitment agencies already engaged with no suitable outcome. They needed a
high quality Financial Accountant who could step confidently into the role, meet technical requirements and align with the
organisation’s culture. Time was also a critical factor, with the vacancy impacting team capacity.
Through a proactive business development conversation, OnTalent identified the opportunity and immediately recognised a strong
candidate match within our network. This was a targeted headhunting approach rather than a traditional search.
Despite the role already being worked by other agencies, OnTalent set clear expectations on process, value and fees. The client
agreed to proceed based on confidence in our recommendation and approach.
A curated candidate profile was presented quickly, with a strong focus on both capability and long term fit. The process was
handled confidentially and efficiently to minimise disruption for both client and candidate.
Role filled in approximately 1 week from first conversation to offer
Candidate interviewed the day after
Immediate positive client feedback “Where did you find her? They are perfect”
Permanent placement commenced 1 week from starting process
Candidate was returning to the workforce and secured a role aligned to her career goals
OnTalent delivered where others could not. The client valued the speed, precision and confidence of the recommendation, along with the ability to identify a high calibre candidate through direct headhunting rather than volume shortlisting. The result exceeded expectations in both quality and timeframe, reinforcing trust in OnTalent’s recruitment expertise.
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