When, many years ago, de Belder Associates Ltd first became involved in the highly specialised sector of recruitment for the metals industries, most of the work they were involved in was for UK based companies and candidates. Times however have changed dramatically and today de Belder Associates Ltd, now managed by Philip de Belder, is a truly global operation, with international client companies and individual candidates involved in castings, foundry, forging, valves, pumps, metals and all the aspects of the engineering sectors.
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It’s not just what you know, it’s also who you know says Philip de Belder.

Most employers only tend to get involved in the recruitment process when they are looking for new personnel. Likewise, most people only begin studying the jobs market when they are looking for a new position. So I think it is quite fair to say that there is no way they can claim to be experts in this complex and often complicated field. On the other hand, as a long-established recruitment company working within the castings, forgings and metals industries every single day, I think it is also fair to say that we know the business inside out.
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De Belder Associates will be at the Stainless Steel World Conference & Exhibition 2009 in Maastricht, The Netherlands, November 10th – 12th 2009.

The way you prepare your CV is crucial says Philip de Belder.

Maybe you’ve been made redundant, or perhaps you’re looking to secure the next stage of your career. Either way, if you’re looking for a job, whether it’s in response to a ‘Sits Vac Ad’ or it’s a ‘cold’ enquiry, the first step is to write your CV. As someone who has read literally thousands of these documents I can tell you that there are good one and bad ones, and there is a right way and a wrong way to prepare them. Here are a few tips.
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Not necessarily, says industry specialist Philip de Belder.

With all the problems that are presently affecting the world’s economy, plus the knock-on ‘jobs loss’ effect that this is having on industry, you could perhaps be forgiven for thinking that any company that is currently recruiting would have the pick of the crop and that finding the right personnel would be easier than ever.
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Based on over ten year’s specialist experience within the foundry, castings, metals and associated industries, the de Belder Associates search and selection recruitment service knows precisely the personnel you require. Wherever in the world they’re located, you can rely on us to find them.
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The manufacturing sector is not immune and has seen the largest fall in employment overall. During the last two decades it has been reported that employment within this sector has declined considerably and that indications show this trend to continue for the next few years.
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Is it by pure coincidence that I have started to write this article during the longest day of the year? They say the day in the life of a recruitment consultant is not prohibited by the number of hours but by the availability of their candidates and clients!
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During the recent GIFA show this year I was impressed with the optimism and upbeat tempo of the companies and personnel I met. Changes to the market conditions appear to moving in a positive way and there are new opportunities and challenges for all levels of personnel.
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The changing markets and international competitiveness in the broad spectrum of the Foundry and Casting world is reflected in an ever increasing demand for improved quality and shorter delivery times that have often been the norm in many of the leading European Foundries.
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It is not very difficult to define the sort of person you want – be it a Production Manager, Sales Director or a Senior Metallurgist. It is far more difficult to attract and select the correct candidate.
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As a specialist in the search, selection and recruitment for the foundry, casting and metals industries including the associated service industries, de Belder Associates Ltd provides effective recruitment solutions both for businesses within the United Kingdom and for companies overseas. Many assignments have been undertaken and candidates have been helped with advice and support concerning their careers.
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A review of the Contracts and People feature in the Aluminium Times reveals the continuous international requirement of the Aluminium Industry for experienced and competent Executives and Managers.
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During the course of undertaking numerous foundry recruitment assignments, we have often had to stress the importance of ensuring that there is a structured and planned programme when selected candidates are presented and start discussions with our clients.
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Philip de Belder is the Director of de Belder Associates Ltd, a recruitment company specialising in the search and selection of personnel for the foundry and metals markets.
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In all organisations whether they are large, small, public or private, a subsidiary or a group there arises occasions when it is necessary to appoint a Manager.
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Knowledge and experience of the foundry industry is an essential element for an Executive Search and Selection company who provide a service to the industry.
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