Posts filed under: executive search

On Perfect Candidates

Can we talk for a second? I promise I’ll be quick. But I think we need to have an important discussion so I can let you in on an undeniable...... Read More

Win Now? Or (Maybe) Later?

One of the great things I love about football – and sports in general – is the portable lessons applicable to recruiting and talent management. Today on NFL.com, current NY Jets...... Read More

Anti-Social Media

A few days ago, I was poking around on LinkedIn and saw that one of my connections was looking to hire a Vice President of Human Resources in the Washington,...... Read More

On “Executive” Recruiting

This is probably going to ruffle a few feathers, but please allow me to “keep it real” for a moment. And in the spirit of full disclosure, I’ve served the...... Read More

On Purple Squirrels

[Updated February 10, 2012: I stand corrected. Apparently, purple squirrels do exist as evidenced in this crazy article that surfaced this week. So, instead of saying they don’t exist, I’ll...... Read More

Millions

A poor hire can literally cost your company millions. This isn’t an exaggeration, but a hard truth. The inability to close large, multi-year deals with complex moving parts, the inability...... Read More

Think

What a week. There is just never, ever a shortage of material and for that, I’m thankful. A particularly memorable highlight of this week involves a “tactical” error from one...... Read More

Four Things to Consider Before Working with a Recruiter

There are four kinds of people you should have at the top of your contact list: an attorney, a realtor, an accountant, and a recruiter. The order can certainly shift...... Read More

Can we lose this question please?

Recruiter/Hiring Manager: “Where do you see yourself in five years?” Candidate: Eye roll, followed by dry mouth, sigh, light-headedness. Feeling dizzy. Passes out, bangs head on desk. Thud. Candidate now...... Read More

Cost of Living Differentials

Sorry for the late post this week – it has been one crazy week! _____________________________________________________________ Living in the Washington, D.C. Metro area is a wonderful thing. History, entertainment, culture, seasons,...... Read More
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