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. […]
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LucasGroup.com Review – “Should You Work With Them?”
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. […]
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What Do Recruiters & Employers Really Mean When They Say This…
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 — […]
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Top 5 Tips for Making the Best First Impression With Recruiters
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 […]
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5 Myths About Executive Recruiters
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 […]
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Recruiter’s Radar — How To Be On It!
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 […]
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Ace The Recruitment Process With These Active Listening Tips
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 […]
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5 Key Tips to Wow Recruiters
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 […]
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What You Need to Know About These Changes to CEO Roles.
Significant changes in the leadership roles of CEOs are evident globally. Companies need executive leaders with: • Long-term vision, strategy, and ability to adapt to change • Deep understanding of their industry and competitor industries that will have an affect on their industry, as well […]
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Executive Job Seekers: Top 4 Things Recruiters Will Check
Where do recruiters go today to get a well-rounded view of an executive job seeker? Before you are even considered as a candidate, a recruiter wants to see that you look competent online. How do they determine that? 1) Reading your LinkedIn profile, 2) browsing […]
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