Meet our Talent Acquisition Lead Shirley D’Souza
Talent acquisition expert Shirley D’Souza joined us last September and hit the ground running. Time to catch up and to get her take on our fast-growing company. What makes Magnus Energy attractive for both new and experienced consultants? And are we still hiring?
Can you tell us a bit about yourself?
I got into recruitment almost by accident. About ten years ago, the CEO at the company I worked for challenged me to take on the recruitment function, along side my Training role. I took it on, discovered I really loved it and I’ve never looked back. What started as a one‑off ask turned into a career that genuinely energises me. Back in Southeast Asia, I hired for mostly commercial roles across the region, and I always found it energising to spot great talent and then watch them grow within the organisation. When I moved to the Netherlands, continuing in recruitment felt like the most natural next step when I joined a global IT Consultancy. At ME, my role encompasses recruitment delivery, parts of Onboarding and Employer branding related to recruitment.
What is your role here at Magnus Energy?
I’m responsible for acquiring new talent – overseeing the entire process from the very first contact with candidates to securing a smooth start when someone joins the company. It’s incredibly rewarding to be part of this journey, both from the company’s and the candidate’s perspective.
What do candidates say about us?
I’ve noticed that many people are looking for purpose in their work. We contribute to advancing the energy transition through our projects, which many find highly appealing. People also value our modern, flexible way of working – whether from home, at clients’ premises, or from any of our five offices across Europe. With 110 people from 17 nationalities, we’re a truly international and diverse team.
Why is now a good time join?
First and foremost, people join us because they see potential for professional growth. We’re all motivated professionals who want to learn from each other. Through our challenging projects and our training and coaching programme, there’s ample opportunity to do so. But now is a particularly special time: we’re growing rapidly and that means you have the chance to help shape the company’s future.
Are we still hiring?
Yes! We’re especially looking for Dutch-speaking candidates with previous consulting experience. Do check out our careers site if you are – or know – such a person.