Further strengthening our tech recruitment offering, experienced tech recruiter Germaine Samuels brings fresh energy and expertise to our team
As we continue to invest in technology as one of our key recruitment specialties, learn more about our latest internal hire, Germaine Samuels, whose background in the industry is helping us deliver an even higher level of service.
We’re excited to welcome Germaine Samuels to our team as a talent specialist on our fast-growing tech desk.
A highly knowledgeable, experienced and passionate tech recruiter, Germaine brings an impressive track record of high placement success and delivering exceptional results for both clients and candidates. Her fresh energy and expertise further enhance our capabilities in this sector.
Germaine’s journey into tech recruitment began on the front lines as a junior account manager at an app development company in the healthcare sector.
In this role, she managed accounts with major pharmaceutical companies, collaborated with in-house developers and designers to improve app functionality, and provided level-one support. From there, she transitioned into sales and recruitment roles, primarily within the tech sector.
Before joining us, Germaine served as a senior recruiter and then account manager for the digital arm of the world’s largest global recruitment brand, where she specialised in roles ranging from business analysts and project managers to data engineers, developers, and enterprise and security architects.
Having actively worked on the client side, Germaine has unique insight into the industry, enhancing her ability to deliver in her role here at Verve Partners.
“I know what good developers look like, what good testing involves, and what good UX and UI are,” shares Germaine. “I also know what characteristics are desirable and which are frustrating, helping me identify the right candidates.”
Along with this technical and role understanding, she has a genuine interest and curiosity for technology and is always on top of the latest developments in the industry, both locally and globally.
“I’m not interested in whether buses are running on time. I’m interested in the cameras and tech that can identify how many people are on each bus. Technology is how I understand and engage with the community.”
“We’re thrilled to have Germaine on our team”, says our Executive Director, Simon Rutten.
“Her proven background and passion will really enable us to offer clients and candidates insightful and seasoned advice around local tech opportunities and appointments.”
“We’ve seen significant growth in the tech sector in the Hunter over recent years, and it’s an area we’re investing heavily in, not just for our clients and candidates but also for the benefit of our region and community.”
“Germaine will really help us deliver that next level of service.”
Germaine’s approach to recruitment is heavily aligned with the way we do things here at Verve Partners—and it’s a big reason she wanted to join our team.
“My tech appointments are never transactional. My focus is on building relationships and working to understand what our clients need and candidates and looking for.”
“Instead of just taking a job brief, I believe it’s important to actively engage with my clients and candidates. Asking the right questions is really important.”
Germaine is also all about providing added value. For example, offering insights into the market—what types of roles and projects are coming up—and what people can work on in terms of upskilling or building their brands.
By taking the time to truly understand both the technologies and the needs of businesses and candidates, she’s able to not only match top talent with the right opportunities but also identify transferable skills, expanding the pool of quality candidates.
With specific expertise in local government, managed service providers (MSPs) and education, she’s excited to start conversations and begin building further relationships with tech businesses and job seekers in the Hunter.
Simon will be supporting Germaine in her role.
In the tech industry as an employer or candidate? Start a conversation with Germaine today to discover more about how she can support you, not just as a recruiter but as a trusted partner who really understands your industry.
Contact Germaine: 0499 033 073 | germaine@vervepartners.com.au
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