Simon Yensen
About Simon Yensen
Simon Yensen is a recruiter specializing in niche sectors such as ETRM, CTRM, Oil & Gas, Metals, and Power. He has extensive experience in talent acquisition, having worked for various companies and currently serving as a recruiter at Capital.com.
Work at Capital.com
Simon Yensen has been employed as a Recruiter at Capital.com since 2024. His role involves sourcing and evaluating candidates for various positions within the company. He operates remotely from London, England, and focuses on enhancing the recruitment process to meet the company's needs.
Current Role as Business Owner at IT8 Recruitment
Since 2023, Simon Yensen has served as the Business Owner at IT8 Recruitment. In this capacity, he oversees recruitment operations and strategy, focusing on niche sectors. His leadership role allows him to leverage his extensive experience in talent acquisition to drive business growth.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Prior to his current roles, Simon Yensen worked at several organizations in recruitment capacities. He was an IT Talent Acquisition Partner at Oval from 2021 to 2023, and a Talent Manager at STRYVE for 10 months in 2021. Additionally, he served as a Talent Acquisition Partner at Brady Technologies for 6 months in 2023.
Education and Expertise
Simon Yensen studied Computer Science at the University of the West of England from 2000 to 2003. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his recruitment work, particularly in technical sectors. He specializes in recruiting for niche industries such as ETRM, CTRM, Oil & Gas, Metals, and Power.
Recruitment Achievements
Simon Yensen has demonstrated effective communication and engagement skills, achieving a high response rate of over 50% on LinkedIn InMails. He has successfully managed the recruitment process for a scale-up fin-tech company in both London and Turin, and has conducted over 500 prescreen interviews, showcasing his ability to efficiently evaluate candidates.