Tag Archives: Candidate & Profile Development
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What Employers & Candidates Should Expect from an Executive Search Firm
In this fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, both companies and candidates should expect more than just a transactional experience with recruiters. They should expect partnership, insight, and value at every step of the process. As an executive search professional, I’ve seen firsthand how understanding these nuanced expectations leads to successful outcomes for everyone. I am always surprised when I meet…Read More
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How a Retained Executive Search Firm Yields Better Results Than a Contingent Model
Career experts estimate that between 70-80% of job positions are never made public. Networking and recruiting have largely replaced the apply-to-hire model, particularly for key leadership positions which might require a more thorough candidate search or board approval process. Experienced recruiting firms typically follow two disciplines - contingent and retained search - when pairing candidates with employers. Both models help…Read More