Boutique Vs. Publicly Traded Search Firms There is a war for top talent being waged between smaller boutique and larger publicly-traded or venture capital backed firms. The battle for finding top leadership comes down to quality and quantity. Recent intelligence reports from Hunt Scanlon Media examine the competition for finding talent between private equity and [...]
Red Flag Candidates: Tips to Separate Contenders from Pretenders It’s easy to be wowed by a candidate who presents well. A pristine resume with all the right experience. Before offering the job, consider: this person will spend more time with coworkers than their family. You need to be sure the match is correct. Read below [...]
Oh no! Your company has just gone through a merger. The results of the last quarter are in, and they aren’t good. There has been a leadership change in your department. You’ve just been acquired by private equity! There are countless reasons why job seekers start to look for a new opportunity. Some reasons are [...]
Networking 101 First and foremost, networking is job one when looking for employment. Networking is all about finding natural, authentic and appropriate ways to connect with people in a professional context. Check out our 5 Essential Tips to Networking, including some essential examples of “Likes” and “Dislikes”. 5 Essential Tips to Networking 1. Connect with [...]
Recruiting in Milwaukee and Chicago First of all, top talent plays anywhere. When you have a choice of cities to take your talent, it can be tempting to go 'big city on the east or west coast.' Not so fast. If you consider the amazing opportunities, affordable yet spacious housing options, great jobs, and friendly [...]
If you want to retain top talent, it all starts with your recruiting process. How can you start on the right foot? Identify what motivates and energizes a candidate. Identify candidates who’ll stay the course. Transparency and clarity are key during the recruiting process: Paint a clear picture so the candidate understands the potential for [...]
Correct Ways Companies Extend Job Offers to Candidates As a functional leader, you’ve most certainly experienced the pain of having an unfilled position within your team. Whether the result of growth, vacancy due to promotion or performance, that unfilled position has put an extra workload on you and every other member of your team for [...]
Successfully completing an interview isn’t an easy task. It takes time and preparation to present yourself as the most desirable candidate. It’s not enough just to craft a resume and cover letter that grants you an interview. After all, it’s the ensuing interview process that truly helps hiring managers and recruiters determine whether or not [...]
