What was your application process like at Schulmeister?
In 2018, while I was still at university, I applied for a part-time position as an assistant in the HR consulting department at the Linz office. The position was originally advertised in our technical division, but I ended up starting as an assistant in the finance department and have been working as an HR consultant myself since 2020.
Why did you choose this job?
While I was at university, I tried out various jobs and internships—including part-time gigs through event agencies. I’ve always been interested in the organization, scheduling, and assigning people to different tasks. So the opportunity at Schulmeister came at just the right time, allowing me to get to know the processes from the other side and help shape them myself.
What does your typical workday at Schulmeister look like?
My typical day definitely includes reviewing new applications and scheduling meetings with candidates and companies. But in between, there are always new inquiries, spontaneous phone calls, or last-minute challenges that require a flexible response. Through it all, the focus is always on the same goal: finding the perfect match between companies and candidates.
What’s great about your job at Schulmeister?
No two days are alike. Every day, you get to meet new people, companies, and hear exciting career stories. It’s especially rewarding when both sides are satisfied in the end and you’ve been able to help someone find the right job or the right team.
What challenges does your job present?
The path to the perfect match can be long and, at times, difficult. You’re constantly working with different personalities, needs, and expectations—both on the company side and the candidate side. So it happens that you’re on the verge of a successful placement, and then something changes at the last minute. That’s when you have to stay motivated, start over, and not lose sight of the goal you’ve set.
What makes your team at Schulmeister in Linz special?
Our Linz team has been working together for a long time, so we’ve become a very well-coordinated team—we can always rely on each other, both personally and professionally.
Why is Schulmeister a good fit for you as an employer?
Because I’ve grown alongside Schulmeister—personally, professionally, and, of course, a bit with age too 😉. I also appreciate the great trust and flexibility they show me. I work independently and can also accommodate my individual needs—whether it’s regarding my work hours or my work location.
What moment at Schulmeister stands out most in your memory?
When our Linz team celebrated the management’s milestone birthday together at Clam Castle and danced to live music by Wanda 😊.
What surprised you the most during your first few months?
I was especially surprised by how intensive the cross-project collaboration among the consultants is. During our regular meetings, colleagues would immediately suggest potential candidates, comparable projects, or helpful contacts for nearly every new search assignment. Back then, I wondered where they knew all these people and had all this information. Today, I sit in these meetings myself and realize that for most new search assignments, people, experiences, or ideas immediately come to mind that I can use to support my colleagues. This shows just how valuable the shared exchange of knowledge within the team is.
What skill or trait is more important in your job than people on the outside might think?
Empathy—and at the same time, a certain degree of professional distance. Every day, we hear very personal stories and often accompany people through important stages of their lives. At the same time, we also have difficult conversations, have to deliver rejections, or may occasionally be unable to deliver the desired results during challenging recruitment searches. That’s why it’s important to be able to put yourself in others’ shoes without taking everything personally. This balance between humanity, objectivity, and professionalism is certainly one of the most important skills in our profession and develops precisely through these kinds of experiences.
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions About Working in Human Resources Consulting at Schulmeister Linz
Typical tasks include reviewing new applications and conducting interviews with candidates and companies. New inquiries, unscheduled phone calls, and last-minute challenges keep things varied and require flexibility. The focus is on matching companies and candidates.
The Linz team has been working together for many years and can rely on one another both professionally and personally. During regular team meetings, they share knowledge, experiences, and contacts, and contribute ideas for new recruitment assignments. This cross-project exchange supports their daily work.
Empathy and professional detachment are equally important in recruitment consulting. Recruitment consultants support people during important phases of their professional lives while also conducting difficult conversations, such as when delivering rejection notices. Putting oneself in others’ shoes without taking everything personally helps to combine humanity, objectivity, and professionalism.
Schulmeister’s Linz office is located at Energiestraße 1, on the ground floor, in 4020 Linz.
