Testimonials

Step2To was very helpful in identifying ideal candidates for our association management role in a non-traditional location, requiring creativity and a keen eye for the right skills that can transfer to our specific needs. We were very pleased to have found such a strong fit for our entrepreneurial focus and growth needs. It is great to find a company that can relate to the unique needs of a trade association, due to extensive experience in the field.

Michel had been recommended to us when we were looking to recruit for three new positions, one director and two managers, at our new Global Office. His services were extremely valuable and helpful at a time we were going through a period of intense work and did not have time to deal ourselves with these recruitments. He completed this mission very successfully, and it has also been a pleasure working with him.

I very much appreciated Michel’s speech at a conference, it was about staff recruitment and retention, and he presented the Authentic Leadership model.
Our association was then on the verge of a major restructuration, at both Board and staff levels, and I consulted Michel for advice about ways to manage this endeavor, he really inspired me, and suggested great ideas, which have proved their effectiveness in practice.

I knew Michel having met him a couple of times at some educational events and workshops, and I contacted him for the search of an event co-ordinator, a new position I needed to manage our multiple scientific courses and educational programs. To his question about deadline I replied it was quite urgent, we were in October he promised me to achieve the mission before Christmas, and indeed the talent he identified signed her contract on December 20.
I thank him for his efficient support, for his excellent work, for the very qualified candidates he presented me.

« We enlisted the help of Step2to in the recruitment of a congress co-ordinator, we were very happy with the service, Step2to understood the type of person we wanted; Michel provided a very efficient service in helping us select the shortlist of candidates. We would definitely consider to use Step2to again in our recruitment in the future. »

« We in the BioMed Alliance are delighted to have Michel Ballieu acting as our part-time Executive Director.  He has brought to our organisation a vast experience of dealing with learned Academic European Societies.

He has unified the voice of the BioMedical Alliance in many strategic initiatives which will have benefit to our organisation but also to patient care which is central to our mission. »

« We needed to hire a new colleague to start immediately and having the right expertise in the field. With step2to… we were at the right address! Efficient, fast and professional … »

« Since he is a recognized International Associations expert and an Alumni of our business school, we have asked Michel’s help with the recruitment of participants for our Executive Master in International Association Management, benefiting from his deep understanding of our programs and his large network in the associations world. For the same reasons, we are also working with him in developing appropriate future promotional and recruitment strategies. »

« We needed a very talented new CEO to manage our federation, and trusted Michel, and his Step2to consultancy, to sort out the numerous applications received from 52 countries worldwide, and to conduct phone interviews to bring this long list of candidates down to an acceptable short list, in which we could easily pick up the best individual. We appreciate his very professional management of this mission. »

« Our company, Direct Way Worldwide (providing premium-chauffeured services in over 600 cities worldwide), needed, to join our customer service department, a new coordinator presenting a profile similar to those of meeting planners. Michel very rapidly identified, within his applicants’ data base, eight qualified and interested candidates, perfectly matching our requirements and job description. »

Thank you! When you and I talked for the first time, it was really eye-opening because you and I had something in common in terms of motivation and how important it is to do something meaningful.

You cannot imagine how helpful your answer and advices are.
Taking time to answer me back speaks very well of your professionalism, and, once again, I thank you for that.

I really enjoyed meeting with you and discussing the position, as well. I wanted to thank you for taking the time to tell me about the job and the explaining the world of professional associations to me.
I have not been in the job market for long, but I can already tell that taking time to give advice is not something most people do, so I am very grateful for it. I will definitely keep your insights in mind to improve my professional profile!

Thank you for the message and it was expected that at some point the position would move away from. However, I do appreciate the professional and meticulous way you conducted the Skype interview. Please note that this is not a courtesy note but giving you a well-deserved compliment.
Kindly

Many thanks for your email. It’s great news!
And thank you for the interview, I enjoyed our conversation, and learned more about the organisation and the position, which was very useful.
Thanks again for keeping me posted about the process.
Warmest,

It was very nice talking and having the phone interview with you. Thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to demonstrate my suitability for the position as part of a face to face interview.
Once again thank you very much and looking forward to talking to you again in the future.
Best regards,

Thank you very much for keeping me posted about this opportunity, even if it is not good news for my application.
All the best,

Thank you very much for your kind reply.
While I am disappointed to learn that my application didn’t go further, I appreciate that you let me know of your decision in a timely manner.

It was truly a pleasure to speak to you today. I appreciated your sharing the details of the position along with very insightful questions. Thank you very much!
I remain very interested and look forward to hearing from you next week.
Wishing you a very nice and sunny weekend,

I would like to thank you for taking the time to answer to my application for the position,
of « Congress coordinator ».
Despite the negative answer, I would like also to thank you for the opportunity.
Sincerely

Thank you very much for your kind and explanatory response, much appreciate it.
Best regards,

Thank you very much for taking time to inform me and for your kind words.
Best regards,

Thank you very much for taking the time to get back to me – much appreciated.
I understand your decision, and I trust you will find the most suitable candidate for this position.
I wish you good luck with the selection procedure, and all the best!
Kind regards,