We have had to ask ourselves that same question.
January is that time, when it is natural to think about changes, starting with writing the new year--2020.
And 2020 has already brought about several changes:
Our...
It has been a great year! Busy – thank you to our clients. You put your trust in us – we worked hard to find you the people you needed. We can’t thank you enough for allowing us to be your Retained Search partner.
Our team – we...
It’s Thanksgiving morning (about 7:00 a.m.). I’d usually be at work by now (on a ‘regular’ Thursday). It’s quiet at my house – it’s time to look at this holiday, but from more of a work perspective.
Thanksgiving – there are...
I was reading an article, “What’s in a Handshake?” (by Peter Newfield) and was brought back to my father (may he rest in peace). I remember him teaching me to shake hands – a firm (but NOT too firm/hurtful) handshake and the importance of looking the...
Each work day, I receive an e-mail from Hunt Scanlon Media (a source of information in the human capital sector) – see https://huntscanlon.com/. Last week, they included an article on selecting the right search firm – see...
“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” This was a Head & Shoulders (shampoo) ad from the past. This was also said to me in 10th grade English class – a story for another time.
Candidate Market
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As the owner of an Executive Search Firm, we are retained to help organizations hire people – executives at the Director, Vice President and C-Suite level. We work across industries and functions. We work with employers of all...
I was recently tweeted an article on the best and worst words for inclusion in a resume. This is one of many articles I have seen on this topic. The theme is a familiar one – interview questions and the best answers, etc.
And then –...
It’s the day after Memorial Day . . . . . we are officially in (Minnesota) summer! While weekends are always welcome, this time of year they are almost sacred. We have beautiful summers in Minnesota – but they can be short. What does that mean for...
Surprises in my business are not necessarily a good thing – especially when we are learning about a candidate. We need to get to know candidates quite well. We want to know about their education and experience. We want to know their chronological...