Posts Tagged ‘executive search

Hiring Mistakes – Vetting the Candidate

“But he was such a good fit on paper!”  How many times have you heard that description of a failed hire?  Unfortunately, the paper is only part of the story. It’s the person behind the paper that matters.  The answers to three key questions will most often determine the success of a hire. CAN they [...]

Hiring, Recruiting, Retention, Talent Management, You & Your Career

What I Learned as a Yo Gabba Gabba Groupie – and how it can make your recruiting process stronger

I spent Thanksgiving week as a Yo Gabba Gabba Live! groupie. My son is a producer for the YGG Live show and couldn’t make it home so I joined him on the tour for the holiday. Unless you have small children or grandchildren you may not be familiar with Yo Gabba Gabba. Suffice it to say it’s like catnip to the under 5 set – and it was an eye opening experience for me! Producing a live show and producing an ongoing talent acquisition and recruiting process aren’t as different as one might think.

Hiring, Recruiting, Talent Management

Why You Didn’t Get the Job – Really

You interviewed for the perfect position. It was a perfect fit for you. You presented all of your qualifications in great detail. You told illuminating anecdotes that documented your achievements. You may even be the greatest candidate to have ever crossed their threshold. Yet you didn’t get the job. Why? The answer is simple – because it’s not about you. I know this sounds cold, but read on.

Career Management, Hiring, Interviewing, Job Search, You & Your Career

Good News on the Hiring Front

The tide may be turning for the Executive Employment Market.

64% of executive recruiters expect the executive employment market to improve during the next 6 months (the highest level since May 2008)
56% indicated they expect employers to leverage the current economic climate by “trading up” with new hires for existing management roles

Hiring, Job Search, Recruiting