Meet Our Team: Bernard Van Steenberge
Meet Bernard!
As co-Founder and Head of Business at Steve Skills, Bernard is focused on growing and developing our team with strong talent so as to continue delivering exceptional legal recruitment services aligned with our mission of #BoostingProfessionalEnergy . Focused on sustainable team building 🌱, his goal is to foster an environment where professionals can thrive and contribute to the industry’s growth.
Combining his law degree from UGhent 🎓 with an MBA from Solvay Business School 🏫, Bernard brings a wealth of experience to his role. His journey began at an international recruitment firm in Belgium 🇧🇪, where he quickly advanced through leadership positions, extending his influence to The Netherlands 🇳🇱.
Get to know more about Bernard through the Q & A below 🔍.
Q: What motivates you at Steve Skills?
A: The team.
Q: What is the quality you most like in a person?
A: I pay the most attention to constructive directness and honesty in a person.
Q: What’s your go-to productivity hack?
A: Keep it simple.
Q: How do you unwind after a busy day?
A: Boxing.
Q: How do you tackle a challenging workday?
A: I’m tackling challenges with a smile and a post-it.
Q: A series you’d recommend?
A: Homeland.
Q: Which historical figure would you choose as your mentor?
A: Urbanus.
Q: What do you enjoy most about recruiting candidates?
A: Most rewarding part of recruiting is impacting lives.
Q: What’s your #MegaWattMonday Song
A: Welcome to the Jungle by Guns ‘n Roses.
Q: What’s a common misconception about your job?
A: A common misconception about recruitment is that people assume it depends only on luck.
Q: If you could invent a holiday for the company, what would it celebrate?
A: A day dedicated to spreading joy and help to the less fortunate.
Q: What is your favourite hero in fiction?
A: Jerry from Tom & Jerry.
Q: What’s a book you’d recommend (to everyone in the office)?
A: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck.
Q: What is your motto?
A: Luck favours the brave.
Q: What is your favourite area of law?
A: M&A – the chessboard of legal strategy.
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