Welcome to another insightful episode of our Marketing Operations (MOPS) series! Today, we're diving deep into the world of recruitment for marketing operations with a special guest, Matthijs van Rosmalen, a seasoned recruitment consultant from Finest People. Matthijs specializes in sourcing top-tier talent in digital marketing and sales, with a focus on CRM, marketing automation, and project management roles.   In this episode, Matthijs shares invaluable insights on how to attract and retain the best talent for your MOPS team. We discuss the challenges organizations face in finding the right candidates, especially in a field with limited formal education paths. Matthijs also offers practical tips on what companies can do to stand out as top employers in this competitive space.   Key Takeaways: - The importance of understanding the unique needs of marketing operations roles and how to tailor recruitment strategies accordingly. - Why cultural fit often outweighs technical expertise in finding the right candidate. - How businesses can proactively collaborate with educational institutions to address the talent shortage. - The critical role of continuous development and challenge in retaining top marketing operations talent.   Chapter Breakdown: - [0:12] - Introduction to Matthijs van Rosmalen and his role at Finest People. - [1:22] - Discussing the growing importance of Marketing Operations and the challenges in recruiting the right talent. - [5:05] - The lack of formal education paths for Marketing Operations and how companies can bridge the gap. - [10:57] - Identifying the ideal candidate for Marketing Operations roles and why attitude matters more than specific tool experience. - [17:02] - The significance of cultural fit in the recruitment process. - [24:32] - Practical tips for companies struggling to attract top Marketing Operations talent.   Links & Resources: - Connect with Matthijs van Rosmalen on LinkedIn. - Visit the Finest People website.   If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe to our podcast channel, and share it with your network! For more episodes in our MOPS series, make sure to follow our podcast.   Thank you for listening!