Abeln, Magy, Underberg & Associates has been named to the Forbes' 2021 America's Best Executive Recruiting Firms list. We are proud to have been recognized on this list for the past five years (and we are the top-listed Minnesota firm). See ...
Who knew that the names Zoom, WebEx, Google Hangouts and GoToMeeting would become part of our vocabulary – and our lives. (Does anyone use Skype anymore?)
Each year (or two), I update a list of terms that are somewhat trendy – and definitely...
It’s novel (at least it was) – working from home. When you joined your employer, you asked about flexibility – hoping that work from home was an option at least some of the time. Sick child? Work from home. Winter storm? Work from...
No one would wish our current COVID-19 environment on anyone. It is a tough time for our country, our families, our friends and our businesses. We are in this together – and will get through it. We hope and pray it will be as quick and painless as...
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...
“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 –...
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...