Recruitment agency in Vienna

FAQ - Frequently asked questions about personnel consulting in Vienna

Would you like to work with Schulmeister or find out more about our services in the field of HR consulting? In our FAQ section, we answer the most important questions about the process, our specialisation in the financial sector and the advantages of working with an experienced recruiting agency in Vienna. This gives you all the relevant information at a glance – transparent, compact and tailored to your needs as a company.

A specialised recruitment agency such as Schulmeister knows the local market, the industry specifics in the East of Austria and has direct access to top candidates in the financial sector. You save time, reduce miscasts and receive pre-selected profiles that match your company both professionally and personally. For you, this means faster recruitment and more focus on your core business.

The placement process begins with a personal briefing, during which we aim to gain a clear understanding of your requirements and corporate culture. We then take over the search, conduct structured interviews and present you with qualified candidates. On request, we can also assist with onboarding. Transparent, efficient, personal.

We specialise in recruiting for positions in finance and accounting, controlling, tax, audit and financial management. Our clients are companies from industry, trade, tax consulting, auditing and NGOs – with a focus on Vienna and the entire East of Austria.

The costs depend on the position to be filled, the scope of the search and the agreed model. We discuss transparent terms and conditions in an initial personal meeting.

We often present the first qualified candidates to you within a few days to weeks, depending on the position and requirements profile. Our existing database with over 200,000 contacts and our active network enable fast results.

Our consultants conduct structured interviews, obtain references and pay attention to professional and personal suitability. All Schulmeister consultants have a relevant professional background, which means we speak the same language as you and your ideal candidates.

While internal HR departments have limited capacity and job boards deliver a flood of unsuitable applications, we provide you with curated candidates who are actively or passively looking for a new position. We also target talent that you cannot reach through traditional channels and do active sourcing.

Yes, that is exactly what we specialise in. We fill positions such as accountant, balance sheet accountant, controller or head of financial accounting in Graz and the surrounding area – from junior level to CFO. Our network in the financial sector is unique in the region.

Because we understand the finance sector – both professionally and personally. Our consultants come from the industry and are well connected, we conduct over 200 interviews every week and fill over 600 positions every year. We are discreet, fast and accurate – with genuine market knowledge.

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