Throughout my career, I’ve observed and participated in many interview processes- mainly as an executive recruiter, but also as a candidate myself. In this article, you will learn four deadly mistakes that companies make with their interview process. Avoid these mistakes, and your organization will hire better leaders faster.
Executive Search
The #1 Secret for Better Employee Onboarding
Outside of my time as an independent consultant, I have worked full-time for four different companies throughout my career. Years later, I still remember my first day at each company very clearly, along with my overall onboarding experience with each organization. One of these company’s initial onboarding programs was far superior to the others. In this article, you will learn the #1 factor that helped that company stand out so much from the others.
4 Steps to Hire Your Company’s First CXO
As a company grows and evolves, it will encounter various situations when it needs to hire its first CXO. For example, maybe your company is a fast-growing start-up that is about to hire its first CFO. As another example, maybe your company is a more established organization that is about to hire its first Chief Diversity Officer. No matter the size/stage of your company, or the role that you need to fill, this article features four steps to reduce your risk and increase your chances of success when hiring your first CXO.
6 Ways to Prevent an Executive from Reneging on an Offer
The typical executive search takes 3-4 months to complete. The last thing that you want is for your top choice to renege on an offer. Do not get complacent after someone signs an offer letter. Keep building engagement with the candidate until he shows up for his first day at work. In this article, you will learn six ways to prevent an executive from reneging on an offer.
Should You Hire A Consultant Or A Full-Time Employee?
As a company grows, it must look outside its current employee base for help with various projects and responsibilities. During these times, a company must decide whether it makes more sense to hire a consultant or a full-time employee. In this article, you will learn the advantages and disadvantages of each option. You will also learn how to decide which kind of worker makes the most sense for a given situation.
The 4 Most Difficult Times to Recruit an Executive
Timing has a significant impact on executive recruiting. There are certain times when someone is much less likely to consider a new opportunity. In this article, you will learn the four most difficult times to recruit an executive.
4 Trigger Events that Make Executives More Likely to Leave
One of the biggest lessons that I have learned as an executive recruiter is the importance of timing. While it is possible to identify, attract, and hire exceptional leaders at any time of year, there are four trigger events that make executives more likely to leave. These events have a significant impact on recruiting and on retention.
Why the Shutdown Is the Best Time to Recruit
During the shutdown, many executives and investors have asked me the following two questions:
- “Is anyone hiring now?”
- “Is now a good time to recruit?”
As an executive recruiter, I am clearly biased. However, no one can deny that the shutdown provides several key recruiting advantages. Companies who cut back on recruiting until things get back to “normal” are really going to regret their decision. Now is actually the best time to recruit. This article features three reasons why.
3 Mistakes that Companies Make with Personality Assessments
Many companies use personality assessments as a tool for evaluating and developing their people. Personality assessments can help you understand how someone sees the world and interacts with others. These tests can also provide insights into the type of role and environment in which someone will be happiest and most productive at work.
When used correctly, personality assessments can lead to better hiring decisions, and they can also improve communication and productivity in the workplace. However, there are some common mistakes that companies make when using these tools. This article highlights the three biggest mistakes.
How Long Does It Take to Complete an Executive Search? (It Depends on 5 Factors.)
As an executive recruiter, one of the most common questions that current and potential clients ask me is “how long does it take to complete an executive search?”
According to The Executive Search Benchmark Performance Report by Clockwork (a leading executive search software company), the average executive search takes 123 days to complete. However, this statistic does not tell the whole story. Some searches take less than 60 days, and some searches take more than 180 days.
Each search is unique. This article features five questions to help you predict how long your search is likely to take.