We sat down (virtually) with Tony Gallagher, Company Director of GAP Talent, to discuss all things recruitment in the current market. GAP Talent, established in 2000, is a major player in the finance recruitment world. They specialise in Financial Recruitment, Search & Selection and Project Recruitment. Their client base covers a multitude of countries internationally and they have a growing team of dedicated professionals.
We hope you enjoy the following feature, there are many helpful takeaways.
GAP Talent
Global People Solutions
Tony Gallagher / Company Director
Today’s post is all about recruitment services as we speak with Tony Gallagher, Company Director from GAP Talent.
What makes Gap Talent different?
I think you could ask 100 recruitment businesses the same question and you will get a different answer as to why they are unique in their own way. What is very clear is that the recruitment offerings at these firms are very similar. What strikes me is the lack of ‘solutions’ being offered for the clients’ clear and obvious recruitment headaches. GAP Talent is a global talent solutions business… and we’re changing how recruitment is done which has significant long-lasting solutions for our clients.
Part of the Gap Talent message is about changing lives. This must be a very rewarding part of your job?
Without a doubt. We strive to make a positive impact on our clients’ businesses and our candidate’s lives by ensuring a truly personalised service aimed at facilitating long-term relationships, not once-off transactions. By doing this we increase value and genuinely change lives.
As a company that has offices and staff located around the world- what is one similarity and one difference you see when recruiting internally and externally from UK/Ireland to recruiting from South Africa?
We source only the top talent for our partners, whether recruiting from the UK/Ireland or from the Southern African region. What we see coming out of that region are highly educated Chartered Accountants with a conviction for career growth, sharing GAP Talent’s core values of commitment, ambition and professionalism.
Many people are currently out of work or looking to change careers, would you have any advice or tips for such candidates?
We have identified 5 key skills that our clients are looking for in a Talent Professional; a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, motivation to grow, ability to listen and emotional intelligence. Identify potential areas of improvement in yourself, focus on your intrinsic value and work tirelessly at continuous evolution.
With offices in the UK, has Brexit had an impact on your business or were you braced and ready for change?
The GAP Talent leadership team, relationship managers and talent managers are driven by a coherent global mission. We embrace change and are excited by the opportunities that change presents.
The rollout of vaccines is not only crucial locally but globally for the world to recover and rebound. Are you optimistic about 2021/2022 and do you see any game-changers to the way you will go forward with your business?
Yes, extremely optimistic. Whilst the effect of the pandemic and resulting societal restrictions has been an understandable challenge to recruitment worldwide, it has also demanded acute introspection, rapid innovation and swift adoption of industry-leading technologies. GAP Talent is superbly positioned for the future.
Keeping focused and optimistic in these times can be challenging, can you offer any advice or tips to someone who is finding it difficult?
This quote from former Irish rugby captain Brian O’Driscoll offers great insight into the mindset required in challenging times; “You never sit on your laurels. It is always a case of trying to work on your deficiencies as much as working on your strengths.” Focus on being the best you can be… and the rest will follow.
If you have any specific questions regarding GAP Talent and how they can help you please let us know and we’ll pose these questions on your behalf. Alternatively, please visit https://www.gaptalent.com/
