I conducted many market research projects in all CEE countries. The projects were not limited to one sector only ranging from pharmaceuticals and FMCG to metal processing and construction materials. Very often market research projects include market enrty strategy or marketing strategy recommendations. Sometimes, when the particular market is very price sensitive we also find and recommend appropriate sourcing partner to reduce the costs. Our main goal is to understand the client's needs and solve all the problems our client may have in doing business in the region. This include current problems as well as the problems that may occur in the future, which we can predict due to our experience in doing business in Central and Eastern Europe.

I carried out a lot of strategic advisory projects - both as a team member and the project manager. One of the most interesting was the project in the aviation sector consisting of best localization for MRO base selection and an evaluation of qualified labour force availability. The project was conducted in Poland, the Ukraine, Czech Republic, Latvia, Estonia and Romania. The project's methodology included face to face interviews with licensed aircraft engineers and aircraft mechanics with relevant experience. As a result the client received a comprehensive report which described each of the selected localizations recommending one, where MRO base should be located. The report also indicated the way people with relevant skills should be approached and information about their financial and non-financial recommendations.

The majority of the M&A studies I have been working on were not limited in their geographical coverage to one or two countries, but were conducted in all CEE countries. In this cases we conduct preliminary study to prepare a long list of the potential M&A targets at least initially meeting the client's requirements. An initial number of the companies, which very often exceeds 100, is being reduced during the next stages. The most promissing M&A targets - meeting the client's requirements in terms of capacity and his budget constrains - are described in details. As the final report the client receives detailed profiles of the selected companies, including detailed machinery park description, possition on the market and financial analysis. PMR also helps the client with both initial and final negotiations providing him with business assistance services. The company which PMR recommends are being successfully acquired in 99% of the cases.

Sourcing is an area of my greatest experience. I have been working on the sourcing projects for the world's top 5 oil company on the constant basis looking for good value for money solutions in CEE area. My sourcing experience includes also working in the following sectors: metal processing, home appliances, plastics, office products, materials handling, pulp and paper and electronics. Our services do not include only listing the companies meeting the clients requirements. We also prepare detailed profiles of the companies, conduct on-site visits, take care of an initial negotiations and make sure the cooperation will be win-win type. In most of the cases we also help in the final negotiations having an asset of knowing local language, culture and the way of doing business. I always care about communication between the client and a potential sourcing partner, as in my opinion personal relations are key in doing business in CEE region.

During my studies at the Cracow University of Economics I focused on international relations and international management which have always been of my interest. I had an opportunity to spend few months at Universidad de Navarra in Spain as a scholarship holder. Except for Polish I speak fluent English and Spanish. I can also communicate in Greek, due to my roots and in Czech as I spent a lot of time working on the sourcing and M&A projects in the Czech Republic.

First of all I like people I work with. I believe it is very important, as the projects we do in PMR are challenging and very often require team work. I also very much appreciate an international environment in PMR, as I have an opportunity to work with people having different cultural background on the everyday basis, what on one hand is very interesting and on the other helps me in developing interpersonal skills, which are crucial in doing any kind of business. I also appreciate very much that all PMR's employees can develop their own ideas of doing business within the organization provided they prove it can be profitable.

I like travelling and I have already visited many interesting parts of the world, travelling both on private and on business while working on the projects. I particularly like Central and Eastern Europe. I also enjoy playing basketball and moutain biking. I sing in the local band in Krakow and music is one of my greatest interests.

Try not to feel nervous during the job interview, people in PMR are nice. Only being relaxed you can show us how smart you are. Do not be afraid of asking questions, job interview is not only an opportunity for us to ask you questions, but also for you to find out who we are and what we do.

Partner search in the healthcare segment and preparation of market reports. The research I conducted aimed at giving the client an understanding of the Polish healthcare segment and finding an appropriate partner on this market for the client.
Distributor search in the pharmaceutical market in Poland, Russia, Hungary and Romania. I coordinated the project aimed at finding an appropriate business partner and distributor to support our client in their entry strategy into the selected CEE countries.
Market research in the FMCG sector, focusing on cosmetics and toiletries with the objective of creating indepth reports for major players in the cosmetics sector and helping them in making strategic decisions. The studies covered not only CEE countries but also other Western European countries. Consulting projects regarding construction machinery and the use of steel in the construction segment. The market research I conducted within the sector involved two CEE countries: Poland and the Ukraine. The most valuable experience from managing these projects is the learning about new processes as I had not worked in the construction sector before.
Competitive intelligence on Polish pharmaceutical market. The study focused on assessing competitive environment with detailed profiles of all the major players in the industry as well as descriptions of distribution channels.
Market intelligence in the finance sector for a leading European financial institution. I participated in a study based on in-depth market research and mystery shopping in one of the banking segments on the Polish market. Our support resulted in our client's successful entry into the market.

I studied in various countries and universities where I could benefit from diffrent ways of sharing knowledge about international business, marketing, market research and many other related areas. I have obtained a BBA degree from the American Business School in Paris and a Master's degree of International Business and Law from the University of Sydney. Thanks to my studies and travels related to them, apart from my native Polish I speak English and French fluently. I have also a basic knowledge of Mandarin which I continue to learn.

It's the international, young and dynamic working environment and open communication that makes this company very special.

I love traveling, dancing and singing as well as skiing and socialising.

Don't be afraid to say "I don't know" - it is a better option during a job interview than trying to make things up.

Sourcing projects are one of the areas that I have been most involved in. Thus, during my time in PMR, I have managed over 20 sourcing projects in various sectors, such as the automotive, constrcution, mining machinery, aerospace and pharmaceutical sectors.
Providing M&A assistance and helping our clients to acquire a company in the region is also a very common type of project in PMR Consulting. The most dynamic sectors where we have helped our clients with this type of project are the ICT, construction materials and chemicals sectors. We provided the client with the necessary in-depth analysis of the potential target companies, which helped them to better assess the situation and decide whether it is feasible to pursue an acquisition of the target company.
Market research of the cement, concrete, bricks, roof tiles and aggreates markets in Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan is just one example of the many market research projects that I have been involved in during my time in PMR. Other examples would include market research projects on the decorative paints and coatings market in Serbia, the cement tile adhesives market in Bulgaria and many others.
Market entry feasibility stuies in the construction sector and for construction materials manufacturers. The geographical scope of projects I was involved in covered: Poland, Russia, Czech Repubic, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and the countries of former Yugoslavia. The clients, major global players, were planning their expansion in CEE. Thanks to our reports they got an insight into the local markets, and eventually were able to take a decision concerning their entry into the CEE region.

I started my higher education at the University of St.Cyril and Methodius in Skopje, Macedonia, where I gained BA in International Trade, and I then received my Master degree in International Business and Management from the Bradford School of Management and the Leon Kozminski Academy in Warsaw. With regards to the languages I speak, besides my native Macedonian, I am fluent in English, Polish, Serbocroat and Bulgarian.

That would be the unique "PMR" working atmosphere that never stops to impress our clients as well as making a great working environment

I enjoy sports, with basketball being my favourite. Nevertheless, playing football for PMR United is extremely fun as well. I love watching a good movie, reading, or listening to good music.

Just be yourself and everything will go well.

In-depth analysis of the pharmaceutical sector in Poland, which consisted of a combination of a competitive intelligence study and a distribution channels analysis, in order to identify the best practices on the market, with a special focus on the OTC sector.
Partner search for a global retail player willing to foster its operations on the CEE market. Apparel distributor search on the Polish and Czech market.
Market research in the FMCG sector in Poland, Russia and Spain, focusing on cosmetics and toiletries with the objective of creating indepth reports for major players in the cosmetics sector and helping them in making strategic decisions.
Sourcing projects in the construction sector and providing marketing support for construction companies. Pre-accession advisory services for companies willing to expand their geographical scope of activities. Managing international sourcing and business "matchmaking" projects in the field of technology transfer and the knowledge-based economy. Business assistance for newly-established companies.
Market intelligence studies and marketing support for key players in the petrochemical sector.
Conducting market research and study visits for a worldwide organisation representing the metallurgic and engineering business sector.
Running courses on international marketing and business issues in the European Union for students from one of the leading American universities.

I graduated from the Krakow University of Economics in the field of International Relations and from the Jagiellonian University - Faculty of Law and Administration. During my educational process, I gained knowledge in the field of economics, legal issues and marketing both in Poland and abroad, and I also became familiar with companies' management rules. Due to participation in the Young Diplomats Academy, I am also more aware of the international affairs issues and diplomatic protocol. I speak Polish, English, Spanish and have a basic command of Russian.

What I like the most about PMR is that it is a fast-developing and fast-learning organisation, which easily adjusts to clients' needs and at the same time cares about staff members' needs.

In my free time I love doing fitness, meeting with friends and family, learning languages (several at the same time) and becoming familiar with international cultural differences.

Maybe it will sound a bit trivial - but my advise is simply: 'be yourself'. I am sure that you are a valuable person - so it is good to present all your assets and virtues as well as being honest with your weaknesses. Working in a team with a very friendly atmosphere which we have in PMR, it would be just impossible to pretend to be somebody else all the time! We are all human beings here and we all make mistakes (but of couse trying not to make too many...).

Prior to joining PMR I gained marketing experience in the IT sector whilst working at a leading Polish entertainment software development company. I was responsible for creating online marketing strategy of the website. At PMR I participated in a consulting project about e-commerce in the CEE region, describing the Hungarian and Romanian markets.
I became familiar with the pharmaceutical sector by conducting several market researches on medical devices, OTC drugs and various disease treatment standards.
We described the market in both Romania and Hungary, analysed the competitive environment and provided recommendations for market entry strategy. As most of these studies focused on very niche markets with the absence of secondary data, I conducted many in-depth interviews with physicians and pharmacists to gain an understanding of these markets.
I also participated in a distributor search project for an international pharma manufacturer and finding them the perfect partner who can help them undertake local marketing activities in selected CEE countries. We also provided the client with relevant information about legal regulation regarding the new product introduction to these markets.
I participated in many sourcing studies searching for suppliers for companies active in the automotive, aerospace and mining equipment industries. My local language skills proved to be very useful in identifying and contacting potential suppliers in both Romania and Hungary. Some of the sourcing projects were followed by business assistance at selected companies where I organized the visits, assisted in translation during the meetings and helped the client during the negotiations.
I also helped a client active in the FMCG sector in identifing potential partners and clients in the Czech Republic and Romania.

I graduated from the Faculty of Economics at the Babes Bolyai University in Romania, where I majored in marketing. I also studied at the Corvinus University of Budapest in Hungary, focusing on CSR issues. My major interests are market intelligence, consumer behaviour, business negotiations and CSR. Besides my native Hungarian I speak Romanian, English and Polish.

I was amazed to see that everything I was told during the interview about the company is true: friendly atmosphere, support given to the employees in their development and company social events. PMR is definitely an employee-friendly company.

I like reading modern literature, traveling, learning new languages (Polish at the moment) and discovering new cultures. When it comes to sports I prefer swimming, skiing, skating and horse riding.

Ask yourself whether you're looking for something just to pay your bills or you want a career opportunity at PMR. In the first case you might try to use all the interview tips heard from friends or read on internet, but they probably won't help you too much. In the latter case you definitely will do your best in the interview and later in your everyday work.

Consulting projects in the construction and pharmaceutical sectors in Europe. PMR insight into European markets helped shape market entry, distribution and marketing strategies, alongside other objectives of our clients, major players in these sectors.
A variety of market research studies. One project entailed interviews with Key Opinion Leaders and specialists in various medical fields around Europe, to identify disease treatment standards and clinical trial viability in different countries. Our team's language skills proved key to the success of this project, and our client's satisfaction with the outcome.
A more recent project was a competetive intelligence study which entailed identifying trends of production, sales, imports and exports of construction materials, and the medium-term outlook of these markets and its key players, as it pertains to two markets of the CEE region. The ability to find reliable sources of information and establish good communication with international associates was of pivotal importance to project completion.
Partner search project for an architecture, engineering and project management company, looking to expand operations to countries of the CEE region. The project included identifying key candidate companies, in accordance with client's criteria, and completing a due diligence of the selected short list of companies.
Former positions at the logistics departments of an international auto parts producer, in the French and Polish branches of the company, as well as, experience in a market research company in Ottawa, Canada have proved to be valuable experiences for my appointment at PMR as a Consultant.

Upon completion of my secondary education in Krakow, I completed a Bachelor's degree of Political Science, with a concentration in International Relations, with Honours, at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Aside from gaining valuable knowledge on the world political economy and systemic transformations, living on the border of French- and English-speaking Canada was greatly beneficial to my language skills.

The international team of people that I enjoy both working with, and spending time with outside of work. The non-repetetive nature of our work.

Politics, current affairs, culture, and sports.

Be honest, be yourself, and relax. The aim of the interview is to see how you fit into PMR, not how much stress you can endure.

My experience lies in market research projects mainly in the retail, pharmaceuticals, and construction sectors. I have had the opportunity to work on a market study of cosmetics in Western Europe, which entailed preparing a detailed market report and profiling of the leading companies in the field. Through the process of conducting over 100 interviews with market experts and other players active in the sector, we were able to deliver an in-depth and reliable analysis of the sector in a number of countries within Europe, and make recommendations with regards to an entry strategy.

I have also managed a partner search for one of the leading companies in mining sector. The project required providing the client with a short list of potential suppliers of non-OEM parts for the machinery and covered almost all European countries.

A market entry feasibility study for an international holding intending to enter the Polish private healthcare market. The project concentrated on the legislative aspects and competitive landscape in the medical services sector. The result of the analysis helped the company make a strategic decision regarding an entrance into Poland.

Research on the piling market in South Germany and Austria for a global steel construction structure manufacturer. The project involved defining the value of the market and researching the popularity of particular piling methods. The result became a basis for the strategic decision with regards to the entry into the two European countries.

I graduated from the faculty of International Relations of the Krakow University of Economics, with a specialization in International Management. I also participated in Erasmus Student Exchange Program which gave me the opportunity to study at Universit? Politecnica delle Marche in Ancona, Italy, obtaining my Masters in International Management at Istituto Adriano Olivetti di Ancona. Besides my native Polish, I speak fluent English, German, and Italian.

What I like about PMR the most is its ability to adjust to current market conditions. The other great advantage is that everyone in the company can contribute towards the company's creation, as the management is ready and willing to listen and implement our ideas. Last, but not least, I love the team I work with - an international group of professionals who simply enjoy what they do!

Music is my alterego. I dedicate a lot of my free time to singing. But, I also try to find time for books, sport, dancing, cinema and learning new languages.

Relax! Apart from your skills, the attention during the interview is given to your personality. We are looking for someone who will match the team, so being yourself might help a lot. Be honest! No-one is expected to know all the answers. It's better to admit what you don't know, than try to figure out something in the circumstances. Smile! First impression is very important!

I was also managing strategic advisory and market entry projects in Russia and the Czech Republic in the construction sector for construction material manufacturers. The clients were major global players planning their expansion to the new markets. I gathered highly valuable and hard-to-get data about majority of our clients' competitors through desk research, mystery shopping and in-depth interviews . Thanks to the report and the detailed information, our clients got an insight into local markets and were able to make a decision concerning their entry into the Russian and Czech markets.
I coordinated market research projects in the pharmaceutical sector on the Slovak and Czech market of OTC drugs. Apart from analyzing competitive environment and economical data I conducted many in-depth interviews with physicians and pharmacists to gain an understanding of these markets.
As a team member I was working on many sourcing studies searching for distributors, manufacturers and partners in automotive, aerospace, chemical and construction sectors. I also managed several own sourcing projects. The geographical scope of projects I was involved covered: Russia, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia. Some of the sourcing projects were followed by business assistance at selected companies where I assisted our client during the negotiations and provided translation.

I obtained a BA degree in Management from the National Louis University and I am also about to complete my Master's degree in Marketing at the Business School WSB in Nowy Sacz.
I am a member of the SF Business Centre Club. Apart from my native Polish I also speak Slovak, Russian and English. I am also able to communicate in German and Czech.

Challenging projects, a great atmosphere and a very friendly, professional multi-cultural team.

I love cars and racing. In my free time I swim, play tennis, volleyball and paintball. I like travelling and learning new languages (currently Spanish). My favorite music genre is hard rock.

If you are not afraid of challenges, you are keen on learning new things, you are ambitious, you like the international atmosphere; this is just a perfect place for you. Joining PMR was my best professional decision I have ever made.

Experience in market research and partner search in the retail sector for a large manufacturer of household products. The geographical scope of the project I carried out involved the Russian Federation. A major producer of household goods planned on expanding its business in the Russian market. I put together a long list of potential partners and screened them against the client's requirements to provide the client with a shortlist of companies that could be reliable partners for them on the Russian market.
Experience in the pharmaceuticals sector. I have completed a competitive intelligence and partner search project for one of the largest European pharmaceutical companies. The client was interested in expanding its operations and gaining market share in all regions of Russia. The competitive intelligence analysis provided our client with the market insight, and our partner search resulted in scheduling meetings with companies interested in cooperation.
Business assistance to a Fortune 500 energy company. Our client required business assistance in negotiating complex supply arrangements with a potential supplier in Belarus. I was responsible for ensuring that our client was put in touch with the relevant executives from the supplier, with whom the client was later in negotiations with regards to supply agreements.
Market research and client search. Our client, a global manufacturer of technology, was looking to expand into new markets for its products in the CEE region. The geographical scope of the project involved Ukraine and Russia. Our client was provided with the market research and all relevant information regarding details of the potential clients in the region, which helped it to launch an aggressive sales campaign.

I have studied at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa, where I completed my Honours degree in Economics/Econometrics. Studying and working in South Africa has given me the sound technical and professional background to work in other emerging market economies, facilitating transfer of knowledge and information, and helping me apply my knowledge to doing business in various parts of the world. The languages that I speak fluently include English, Russian and Armenian. With a command of basic French and Afrikaans, I am also in the process of learning Polish.

Its diverse environment! I have the privilege to work with brilliant people of many nationalities, who conduct business in different languages with companies from every part of the world. This international environment makes me appreciate the fact that I live in a truly globalized and integrated 21st century world.

In my free time I like to read good books, travel and learn about different cultures, learn new languages, and socialize with interesting people.

My hint for the candidates would be to relax and regard the interview process as a discussion between you and your interviewer, where you will be able to answer, as well as ask questions concerning the potential position.