The executive search industry is undergoing a quiet transformation. Success is no longer defined solely by filling a leadership vacancy. Today, leading search firms are being called upon as strategic talent advisors—partners who help organizations make long-term, high-impact decisions about their leadership and workforce planning. At its core, this shift reflects a new reality: executive […]
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The Silent Search: How to Find Your Next Executive Without Disrupting Your Business
The moment arrives. The boardroom is quiet, and the weight of an upcoming leadership transition settles in. You need a new executive—someone who won’t just fill a role but will help define the future of your company. It’s not as simple as posting a job listing and waiting for the right candidate to appear. The […]
So What’s Your Story?
Recently, I was helping a candidate prepare for a final job interview with one of our client companies. The process was very thorough and competitive over three months. I had spent a considerable amount of time with this particular candidate. We were down to two finalists.
The Power of a Clean Desk
Harvard Business Review published an article titled “The Case for Finally Cleaning Your Desk.” They compiled multiple studies on the relationship between cluttered workspaces and a decline in productivity, mental health, and professional relationships. A clean desk and tidy workspace are essential for C-level executives because they hold the most powerful and influential positions in […]
3 Key Learnings from a Marketer in the Executive Search Industry
As I wrap up my 18-month marketing internship position with Cornerstone Executive Search, I know a few things about the recruiting process and professional world to be true. Retained search firms are worth the money. Being outside of the recruiting process for so long, I have seen many companies waste much of their time, money and […]
Hurry Up
HURRY UP….AND WAIT Sense of urgency. Every person’s is different. That’s ok until it isn’t…like when trying to get candidates through the process and on board. At the start of an engagement, clients are focused on the fact that they have an executive hiring need, and they need assistance in identifying, vetting, and attracting best in market talent. That’s where the executive search […]
Is There Any Such Thing as Over Qualified?
When meeting with a client to assist in putting together the candidate profile they seek for a particular executive hiring need, each person will give their list of qualifications and expectations for the position. It is important to remember that there is a difference between “must have” and “nice to have”. Clients must meet with relevant […]
At Your Service…With Your Help
There is a saying: “Expectations are future disappointments”. While this may be true, in some circumstances, all expectations need is a little management. However, while managing our own expectations is a challenge, managing client expectations can be a delicate process when working in a service industry. Providing excellent service is our life blood. It is what we hang our hat […]
