What’s the Best Way to Recruit a New CEO?
A new CEO could be the most important hire your company makes. The CEO sets the tone for a number of initiatives across the business, including: Overall business strategy Annual goals and planning Company culture Major corporate decisions Communications between the board of directors and the employees The wrong choice in CEO can heavily impact…
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How to Find the Right Leader: 7 CEO Interview Questions
Selecting a new CEO can be transformative for a company. The CEO impacts all aspects of a company, steering its direction and making major decisions. The weight of a CEO selection makes the interview process significantly more time intensive than for a mid-level hire. There is no one-size-fits-all CEO; each company will have different specific…
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How Remote Work Can Benefit an Executive
Unusual employee benefits are becoming more popular as a way for companies to attract top executive talent. Benefits like dry cleaning services, daycare centers, pet insurance, free meals, and gym memberships demonstrate how companies are willing to go above and beyond for their employees. Furthermore, benefits that keep employees happy and healthy outside of work…
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5 Steps to Forming a Partnership With Your Executive Recruiting Firm
The best executive recruiter/client relationships have one thing in common: they’re true partnerships focused on shared goals and outcomes, not transactional touchpoints. When you hire an executive recruiter, you’re hiring an extension of your business to help you identify and interview the best talent. The better your executive recruiter knows your company, the more accurately…
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Our Connected World Has Drastically Changed the Importance of Great Job References
I have worked in search for 20 years. I have placed thousands of professionals, recruited for some of the best companies and recruited some of the best folks. My word to the wise: get some good references. LinkedIn is powerful tool that connects everyone, both good and bad. Years ago, a professional could slide by with…
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Here Are the Top Things to Look for in a Job Offer, According to the Experts
So, you’ve tackled the phone screen and impressed hiring managers during in-person meetings. At long last, you’ve received an offer! This is an exciting milestone in a job search, no matter how experienced a candidate you are. Once you’ve been extended a job offer, there are a few important aspects to examine before accepting or…
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