7 candidate tips from Stryker's recruiting managers
Updated: Jul 15, 2022
Stryker is constantly seeking amazing talent and we want to introduce you to the team behind it all. Meet some of our Talent Acquisition Managers and check out each of their favorite job application tips to help you join our award-winning workplace.
Ruth O.
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition | Ireland and UK
Recruiting focus area: All functions across Ireland/UK
Candidate tip: Focus on your talents and where you add value – what makes you unique?
Fun fact: I love live music events – I've
been to Glastonbury 3 times!
Kristina B.
Manager, Talent Acquisition | Germany, Switzerland, and Austria
Recruiting focus area: All functions across Germany, Switzerland, and Austria
Candidate tip: Leverage your network! See what connections in your professional or personal network you might have within the organization you're applying to. It is a great way to learn more about people and the culture and to get some personal insights.
Fun fact: I am a certified LES MILLS Body attack instructor.
Anne O.
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition | BeNeNord, France & Southern Europe, Poland, EEMEA
Recruiting focus area: BeNeNord, France & Southern Europe, Poland, EEMEA
Candidate tip: Customize your CV to the requirements of the role you’re applying to – we see many great candidates that don’t showcase their relevant experience properly. Also, a virtual interview is still an interview! Be on time, prepared, and dressed how you would for an in-person interview.
Fun fact: During the lockdown, I started a weights exercise class on Zoom. Now I work out with 12 other women from around the world three mornings a week.
Ann M.
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition | United States and Canada
Recruiting focus area: U.S. corporate functions and Canada Sales
Candidate tip: Come to interviews ready to share specific examples of your experience.
Fun fact: I have three girls keeping me busy.
Kay C.
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition | United States
Recruiting focus area: R&D and Engineering, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance
Candidate tip: Bring your authentic self to the interview! I don’t expect perfection, I want a true representation of who you are and all the great things you will bring to our organization.
Fun fact: I once celebrated Greek Orthodox Easter with Molly Ringwald and her family in NYC.
Dave B.
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition | United States
Recruiting focus area: North America Operations (Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations & Engineering)
Candidate tip: Prior to submitting your application to a position, take some time to review the role responsibilities and qualifications listed on the job posting. Taking the extra time to ensure your resume highlights your experiences and accomplishments that you feel have prepared you for the role can help your resume stand out amongst the other applicants!
Fun fact: My first professional work experience was an internship, for NFL Hall of Fame linebacker, Ray Lewis’s agent.
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