--- title: "Unfillable to Filled in 7 Days" description: "Case Study Case Study Overview 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. Challenge The role had proven difficult to fill, with multiple recruitment agencies already engaged with no suitable outcome. They needed […]" featured_image: "https://www.ontalent.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sugar-6.png" url: "https://www.ontalent.com.au/unfillable-to-filled-in-7-days/" date_modified: "2026-06-01T12:24:37+10:00" --- ## Case Study # Unfillable to Filled in 7 Days - [January 22, 2026](https://www.ontalent.com.au/2026/01/22/) **OnTalent** --- ![sugar (6)](https://www.ontalent.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sugar-6.png) --- ## Case Study # Unfillable to Filled in 7 Days ##### Overview 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. ##### Challenge 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. ##### Approach 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. ##### Outcomes 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 ##### **Why the Client Was Happy** 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. ##### **Key Outcomes** - **Role filled in 7 days** from first conversation to offer - **OnTalent delivered through targeted headhunting** where several other agencies had proven unsuccessful - **Next day interview** following CV submission - **Recruitment database contact appointment** aligned to both technical and cultural fit [Previous: Natasha Speaks on The Lone Recruiter Podcast](https://www.ontalent.com.au/natasha-olsson-seeto-speaks-on-the-lone-recruiter-podcast/) [Next: FIFO, DIDO, Residential, Hybrid, Office, and WFH Workforce Models: A Governance Perspective for the C-Suite](https://www.ontalent.com.au/ifo-dido-residential-hybrid-office-and-wfh-workforce-models-a-governance-perspective-for-the-c-suite/) --- ### Stay Connected ## More Updates - [Collaborative, Psychologically Safe Discussion Template](https://www.ontalent.com.au/collaborative-psychologically-safe-discussion-template/) — Do you rate yourself as an approachable and quality leader. 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