Why Languages Matter in MedTech Recruitment when Identifying and Sourcing the Best Fit for a Role
In the world of international MedTech recruitment, English is often considered the global business language. But when engaging with top MedTech professionals, is English alone enough? Not always.
Building Trust Through Language
Speaking to candidates in their native language helps establish trust and comfort right from the start. When people communicate in their mother tongue, they tend to be more open, allowing for a deeper understanding of their experience, motivations, and aspirations.
Even small efforts, like greeting someone in their language, can be powerful icebreakers and make conversations more natural.
Cultural Fit Beyond the Resume
Identifying the best candidate isn’t just about skills and experience—cultural fit matters too. Assessing a candidate’s personality, work ethic, and values is often more effective when the conversation happens in their first language.
In my experience, the most successful placements I’ve made were in markets where I speak the language fluently—German, Romanian, and English—allowing me to build rapport quickly and gain deeper insights into the candidate’s suitability.
Why This Matters for Employers
For MedTech companies looking to expand internationally, working with a recruiter who understands both the language and culture of a target market can be the key to attracting the right talent. Multilingual executive search is more than just translation—it’s about truly understanding people.
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About the Author
ROBERT KRECH
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
Fluent in English, German, Romanian, and French, I bring over 15 years of international sales and customer support experience to my role in executive search. Transitioning into recruitment with Prospect Health allowed me to leverage my multicultural background while successfully supporting clients across EMEA in identifying and engaging top talent…