M18 turns 25: executive search with a heart for people

This year, M18 proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary – a meaningful milestone and the perfect moment to reflect on the journey so far. Since 2000, M18 has been a trusted partner in executive search, with one consistent focus: putting people at the centre of everything we do.
M18: one of the best and personal headhunters in Belgium

There are many headhunters working in Belgium. Looking for a professional who really stands out from the competition? Then you need to be at M18!
Leadership, or how to become positively redundant

It’s almost happening! In a few days I’m flying off to India😊
Taking a break from work for one whole month might seem obvious for many people, but not for me. Ever since I founded M18 (which is 23 years ago) I haven’t been offline for a single day. Not even when I was 9 months pregnant and waiting in the delivery room at the hospital for the arrival of my lovely son.
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Building a brand is no longer just marketing

Hiring employees that fit within a company’s culture and values? It pays off! They adapt easier, show more initiative and are more productive because their external and internal drivers will be similar to those of the organization. In other words, they become true ambassadors! What are ambassadors? They are the people that will promote your […]
How to stand out in the candidate crowd

Most of us have been there, the moment you realize you need to step out of your comfort zone and move into a new direction. It doesn’t matter if you’ve just lost your job or if you are simply ready for a new challenge. What does matter is that you have to get out of […]
Tomas Baum, Director Barracks Dossin – My experience as a candidate

The social relevance of Kazerne Dossin is important to me. Moreover, many aspects of my career came together in this position. Combining the two, I was interested in the Director vacancy at Kazerne Dossin. The past contestation in the media did make me cautious. During the procedure, I considered vacancy as an option for a […]
How to resume – tips from recruiters

Your resume is the first thing recruiters and potential employers look at, and only 2% of resumes make it past the first round. That’s why you want to stand out and make a difference! Imagine you just found a post with THE job of your dreams and you only have one chance to make that […]
OUTLINE YOUR IDEAL CAREER PATH

At age 5 I wanted to be a ballerina, from age 10 I was firmly convinced I was going to be a singer and at 15 I was sure I was a born psychologist. Full of conviction, I stepped into university in Leuven where it later turned out that student life suited me better than […]
TIPS FOR DUTCH COMPANIES LOOKING TO RECRUIT IN BELGIUM

At M18 Executive Search, we often work with Dutch companies looking to hire in Belgium. And as a Dutch person with more than 20 years of experience in the Belgian recruitment market, I understand their questions and concerns like no other. Since we have been able to advise many Dutch companies by now, I thought […]