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Hammer Andersen 

Recruitment for industrial sectors

Hammer Andersen Industrial is a Danish based search & selection company with offices in Copenhagen and Aarhus.

We assist with
recruitments for the industrial sectors in the Nordics.

We started in 2006. Today we have three business units with their separate recruitment focus; Commercial, Executive and Industrial. 

We help you recruit the best executives and key employees, who will have a short path to the desired performance. Experienced and competent people who contribute and stays with your company for a long time.

We find candidates who become part of the company's core team. The people who are the company's DNA. Valued high performing employees who will grow and remain within the company for a long time. We recruit the people you can rely on.

And we mean it! We offer a 12 months replacement guarantee for executives and 6 months for employees without management responsibility.

Our recruitment concept is based on sourcing candidates who:

  • Has a proven track record; strong job- and performance history
  • Relevant job knowledge and competencies
  • Suitable cognitive abilities (intelligence)
  • A personality that fits the company culture

We use a structured search and recruitment process that ensures, that many candidates are brought into play. The most relevant candidates are thoroughly assessed, so that the final decision is as informed as possible.


In our recruitments, we use highly validated Big 5 personal tests, which measures competencies and indicates future behaviour. Executives also measure for leadership impact and risk profile. In addition, we can also measure cognitive abilities - intelligence tests that can be compiled according to the content of the job.

We offer in-depth background candidate checks - for fiduciary positions. Hammer Andersen will receive and check the candidate's resume and diplomas. We also perform reference checks and criminal records. In addition we offer in-depth background check on the final candidate. This is done via our independent partner, CERTA.


Our belief is that a candidate's track record is a strong indicator of future performance.

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Recruitment process

A structured recruitment process will ensure the best candidate for the job!

Recruitment decisions are complex. How can we make sure that the candidate will meet expectations? Does the candidate have the right knowledge and skills for the job? Is the candidate the perfect fit for the organizational culture? Ultimately hiring decisions always feels subjective.

Objectivity is imperative!
To remove as much subjectivity from the process as possible, the recruitment process must entail thorough candidate assessment. The hiring manager must be able to make an informed decision. We will assist with just that.

We deploy a structured recruitment process and have rich access to candidates. We assist with recruitment of executives and key employees. We source, evaluate and present candidates, who can become part of the company's core team.

Our structured method ensures that candidates are thoroughly and objectively assessed. Search processes are basically a ‘numbers game’ where a large quantity results in a high-quality outcome. We have minimum requirements for the number of candidates to be sourced - depending on the type of job opening. This is agreed with the customer.

1. Preparation

  • Company analysis; incl. objectives, strategy, organization and relevant team
  • Who are the core people in the organization and their values
  • Job analysis, job profile and candidate requirements
  • Search criteria

2. Generating candidates

  • Search / headhunting for candidates in the market. This is where we spend the most time and resources!
  • Advertising
  • We usually evaluate 300 - 500 candidate profiles
  • We contact about 70 candidates.

3. Selection of candidates for Round 1

  • Screening - informal dialogue via phone interviews with approx. 25 - 30 candidates
  • Structured interviews, at least 10

4. Round 1 - Presentation

  • As our client you will meet the top 5 candidates after 4 - 5 weeks
  • Normally 3 candidates are selected for round 2.

5. In depth Assessment of Candidates for Round 2

  • Candidate personality analysis/test - Wave is one of the most valid personality tests in the market
    Executives: Competencies, Leadership Impact, Risk and Cultural Match Analysis
    Key employees: Competencies and Cultural Match Analysis
  • Cognitive test (intelligence test)

6. Round 2 - Presentation

  • You will meet the chosen candidates who will present a customized case
  • Dialogue based on the personality test results including the candidate's feedback

7. Reference Check

  • We conduct reference checks with 2 - 3 former managers
  • Possible extra in-depth candidate check

8. Round 3 and possibly 4

  • Finally, you meet the carefully selected final candidate again for a final interview

9. Contract

  • We offer you mediation in the contract negotiations

10. "On Track" follow-up.

Once our candidate is employed, the candidate will get access to Hammer Andersen for 6 months. All our recruitments include coaching sessions free of charge for the company. We will guide and coach the new employee to ensure a great start in the new job.

We coordinate with candidates throughout the entire process. We customize the individual process with the client.

Replacement warranty

A 12-month warranty is provided for executives. A 6 month guarantee is provided for employees without management responsibility. If the candidate stops within the warranty period, we will recruit a new candidate for the position at no extra charge.

Extra in-depth background checks on candidates - for fiduciary positions

Hammer Andersen will receive and check the candidate's resume and diplomas. We also perform reference checks and criminal records. In addition we offer in-depth background check on the final candidate. This is done via our partner, CERTA Intelligence & Security. CERTA is based on the competencies, working methods and procedures used by intelligence and security services.