Executive consultancy since 2000 · now online
Interviews that value people.

Recruitment advisory, executive interviewing and the development of job boards

I conduct interviews that engage and convince senior executives and specialists – and I build the structures that support them, from recruitment strategy to your own job board. I work in English, German and French, with a focus on the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) and France, as well as the wider European and North African markets.

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Dominique Raffray
Consulting
up to 80%of the candidates I approach personally agree to an interview
25+ yearsExecutive search & recruitment advisory
DACH & FranceGermany, Austria, Switzerland and France
15+ countriesSenior executives & specialists placed internationally
3 languagesEnglish · Deutsch · Français
OnlineOn-site meetings only within long-term engagements

Interview, strategy, platform.

Three services, one guiding principle: respect for every individual in the process – including those who, ultimately, are not the right fit.

Respectful interviewing

Personal approach and structured interviews with senior executives and specialists – for companies, networks, associations, foundations and family offices.

  • Initial approach to your contacts
  • Skills-based selection interviews
  • Written assessment
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Strategic recruitment advisory

Together, we build a recruitment approach that wins people over before the first interview – and that your team can then sustain with confidence.

  • Recruitment strategy & process
  • Employer branding
  • Candidate & stakeholder experience
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Developing job boards

Your own job board or careers platform – from initial concept to market launch.

  • Concept & proof of concept
  • Implementation through to soft launch
  • Development & market entry
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Additionally, on request

Bespoke CEO and board succession
and the strategic development of leadership teams

Alongside my three core services, I accept a select number of engagements at executive and board level – conducted with discretion, in-depth market knowledge and a respectful approach to all parties involved.

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What sets me apart

Discreet, clear and genuinely interested in people.

I have filled positions for which only two or three suitable people existed in the entire market. That is achieved not through volume, but through research, patience and interviews built on trust.

I manage the processes for which I am responsible myself – and say openly when something is not the right fit. For me, that too is part of respect.

up to 80%of the candidates I approach personally agree to an interview
15+ countriesSenior executives and specialists placed internationally
3 languagesGerman and French native, business-fluent English
DACH & FranceThe focus of my current engagements – together with Europe and North Africa

What I stand for

Three principles that shape every engagement.

01

Respect

Not a slogan but a way of working: every individual in the process experiences a respectful and reliable process – even when it is ultimately not the right fit. What this means in practice is set out below.

02

Confidentiality

Names, interviews and client data remain confidential. I name clients as references only with their express consent.

03

Clarity

Honest assessments rather than promises. I say what is realistic – and what is not.

Respect in practice

Respect applies to every individual in the process – to candidates, managers and your organisation.

01

For candidates

I prepare individually for every person, listen attentively and honour every appointment and deadline. Each candidate receives honest, personal feedback – even when the process does not continue for them.

02

For managers and departments

I involve those who will work with the new appointee from the outset, take their requirements seriously and respect their time – so that recruitment becomes a shared undertaking.

03

For your organisation

Every encounter shapes your reputation as an employer – including among those you do not appoint. A respectful process is the most compelling form of employer branding.

Resources to download

My services in two pages – with my track record and tailored to your organisation. You are welcome to pass them on.

For companies

Interviewing, recruitment strategy and job boards.

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For family offices & foundations

Discreet interviews, advisory for portfolio companies, and CEO and board succession.

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For networks & associations

Member recruitment through a personal approach and confidential interviews.

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“Technology finds profiles. People are won through conversation.”
Only 26%of applicants trust AI to assess them fairly
38%have withdrawn from an application because of an AI interview
Sources: Gartner, candidate survey, July 2025 · Greenhouse, Candidate AI Interview Report, May 2026

Terms of engagement

Transparent and predictable – particularly for long-term engagements.

Hourly

EUR 250 / hour

For individual interviews and advisory sessions.

Long-term engagement

Full days per month

The longer the collaboration, the more favourable the rate.

Job board

Complete package

Technology and support from a single source – with a tailored proposal.

Frequently asked questions

Brief answers here – I am pleased to discuss anything further in an initial consultation.

Do you work online or on site?

Collaboration generally takes place online, in particular via Microsoft Teams. On-site meetings are possible only within long-term engagements and by prior arrangement.

Which countries and languages do you cover?

My focus is on the DACH region and France, as well as the wider European and North African markets. I work in English, German and French.

What is a skills-based interview?

Rather than reviewing titles and CVs alone, I ask about specific situations: how someone managed a crisis, led a team or acquired new skills. This reveals what a person is genuinely capable of.

How long does it take to develop a job board?

That depends on the project: whether it is a new platform or a migration, whether you begin with a proof of concept, and how many countries and products are involved. We agree a binding timeline together during the concept phase.

Do you still accept search assignments?

Yes, on request – for bespoke CEO and board succession and the strategic development of leadership teams. Today my focus is on interviewing, recruitment strategy and job boards.

I look forward to discussing your recruitment needs.

30 minutes, online via Microsoft Teams – without obligation and on equal terms.

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dr@raffray-consulting.ch
+41 78 883 08 84
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