Working With Recruiters

Not working with a recruiter? Here’s why you should be …  Search firms/placement agencies (also referred to as recruiters or headhunters) find candidates to fill permanent (and sometimes, contract-to-permanent) roles. Recruiters account for approx. $7B in annual revenue and spend BILLIONS on recruitment tools (e.g. a staggering $2.6B goes to LinkedIn Recruitment) to source and […]

Are you a professional who is seeking the help of an executive search firm like the LucasGroup.com? Sure, Yelp.com and other online review boards can give you some perspective on what you should do next to ensure your upcoming executive job search is handled correctly. Though, a third-party review like this one just might give

Do you think that sometimes you are getting mixed messages from a recruiter or potential employer? Well, you may be right! What’s not being said to spare your feelings or avoid a direct answer?  Here are 3 Examples of What Recruiters & Employers Really Mean — Help For Jobseekers Who Aren’t “Mind Readers” 1. “We’re still

  A recruiter’s success is based on finding the “right talent” to help client companies hire the best person. An ERE survey conducted earlier this year noted that the main concerns companies struggle with most are the quality of candidates and the speed at which they can hire their top candidate. There are a few reasons for

Whether you’ve been an executive for one year or ten years, more than likely you’ve been contacted by or worked with an executive recruiter. There are many myths and misconceptions about recruiters, and it’s important to separate fact from fiction in order to get the most benefit from your relationship with recruiters in general. #1

As an executive, whether you’re trying to advance in your career, find a seat on the board, or transition to another new position, knowing how to capture the attention of executive recruiters is an important part of your search strategy. Executive search firms often receive hundreds of CVs and resumes for every vacancy they have

As an executive and leader, the art of listening is a key component in every aspect of your communications. It’s especially important when it comes to navigating your executive job search – whether you’re talking to a recruiter or a company insider. Judith Glaser of Benchmark Communications writes about navigational listening: “the style of listening

Companies are awash in resumes, even at the executive level. Somehow you have to find that special angle – or, more realistically, a collection of angles – to set yourself apart. What does it take? Here’s what recruiters recommend. Professional presentation Let’s start with the obvious… your physical appearance. Are you wearing something appropriate to