From graduate to buyer at Yaskawa
Making the transition from studies to working life can be challenging, especially when the job market is tough and competition for the first relevant roles is high. For Arbes, who graduated last summer, the contact with Unik Resurs was an important support on the way to the next step in her career.
For about six months, Arbes had a close and regular dialog with Unik Resurs. Through long-term contact, coaching and a clear understanding of both his skills and personality, the right opportunity was finally identified: the role of operational buyer at Yaskawa.
For Unik Resurs, the process was a clear example of the value of building relationships over time. It’s not just about matching a CV to a requirement profile, but about understanding the person behind the profile and at the same time having a close dialog with the customer to create the right match.
The challenge: finding the right way into the labor market
For many graduates, the first job after graduation is one of the most difficult steps in their career. The training is in place, the motivation is strong and the willingness to contribute is high – but practical experience is often limited.
Arbes himself describes the transition from studying to looking for a job as more demanding than expected:
“I found it quite challenging. During my studies, my full focus was on school, which meant that I didn’t have time to apply for many jobs before graduation. Once I graduated, the change was noticeable, and I quickly realized that it was a tougher job market than I had expected.”
The challenge was therefore not a lack of potential, but finding the right context. Arbes needed an opportunity where his educational background, personal drive and previous experience could be put to good use.
At the same time, Unik Resurs needed to identify a consulting assignment where he could grow in the long term and where the employer saw the value in both skills and personality.
The solution: A close dialogue over time
Our core competence is to understand both our clients’ business and our candidates’ potential, so that the match is sustainable for both parties.
In Arbe’s case, the work began with building a relationship. Early on in the process, a first meeting was booked where the focus was on understanding who he was, what he was looking for and what kind of environment he would thrive and develop in.
Arbes describes the support from Unik Resurs as follows:
“The collaboration has worked very well from the start. We scheduled an early meeting where you really took the time to get to know me, which gave a strong first impression. Since then we have had continuous contact, basically every week, and I have always felt seen and prioritized.”
The close contact became crucial. During the consultancy process, Unik Resurs was able to follow Arbe’s development, support him in his job search and coach him for dialogues with customers. This created security, but also better precision in the matching.
Madeleine Sandberg, Consulting Manager and Business Developer at Unik Resurs, describes why the team chose to stay in touch over time:
“We saw early on that Arbes had a very interesting profile, both through his education and the experience he has gained despite still being relatively junior. In addition, he has a strong drive, is very humble and communicative as a person and always behaves professionally.”
The match: Where skills and personality met Yaskawa’s needs
When the opportunity at Yaskawa in Torsås emerged, it became clear that the role of operational buyer could be the right next step for Arbes. He had a relevant educational background and some previous experience in operational purchasing, which provided a good foundation for the assignment.
But it wasn’t just skills that mattered. For Unik Resurs, it was equally important to understand which personality and working method would fit in with Yaskawa.
Madeleine Sandberg summarizes Unik Resource’s approach:
“Arbes had a relevant educational background and some previous experience in operational purchasing, which gave him a good foundation for the role. In addition, we saw that his personality was a great fit for Yaskawa – he is driven, communicative and has a professional manner that we knew would work well both in the team and in dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders.”
In junior recruitment , it is often particularly important to see the potential behind the level of experience. The candidate needs to be given the opportunity to show their strengths in the right way, while the client needs to feel confident that the person has the right conditions to grow into the role.
Coaching played a central role here. Unik Resurs supported Arbes in highlighting his skills, drive and personal qualities in a way that was relevant to Yaskawa’s needs.
The result: A role that got it right on several levels
When Arbes finally landed the role of operational buyer at Yaskawa, it was a clear acknowledgment of the value of a long-term and close process.
For Arbes, the feeling was strong:
“It’s a feeling that’s hard to put into words – it really felt like I crossed the finish line. After months of work and waiting, it was a great relief, combined with a strong sense of joy and motivation to finally work on something I am really passionate about.”
His first time at Yaskawa has also confirmed that the match was right. Arbes has received a warm welcome, has quickly become part of the team and describes the work environment as inclusive and inspiring.
Looking ahead, he is particularly looking forward to continuing to develop in the role, building strong relationships internally and with suppliers, and growing further in strategic sourcing.
For Unik Resurs, the process shows how important it is to work closely with both candidate and client. Every company is looking for different qualities, even when the role titles look the same. Therefore, the match needs to be based on more than experience and education.
Long-term relationships create sustainable matches
Arbe’s journey shows how important it is not to lose sight of the potential of junior candidates. With the right support, clear coaching and close dialog, a recent graduate can step into a role where both skills and personality can develop.
For Yaskawa, the process meant that they got a driven and communicative operational buyer with the right conditions to grow in the role. For Arbes, it meant the start of the next step in his career.
Madeleine Sandberg summarizes Unik Resource’s approach:
“For us, it’s always about building long-term relationships and creating the right match between companies and candidates. We believe in getting to know our candidates over time, understanding their strengths and potential, and supporting and coaching them throughout the process.”
At Unik Resurs, we strive every day to add value and build long-term relationships with our clients and candidates.
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