The topic of culture arises in nearly every conversation I am having with both clients and candidates. That said - culture comes from the top, as they say, and so does innovation. For a lot of leaders I talk to in my role as Executive Recruiter, innovation is a critical characteristic for their companies. And without a strong leader in the CEO position [...]
It might surprise you to hear a recruiter tout the advantages of advertising your open jobs on social media, but here we are. The fact is, in today’s market, a recruiter might be your biggest advocate, but you should use every medium at your disposal to network for the right candidates. At the very least, expect candidates to peruse your social media profiles [...]
97% of employees would learn a new skill if given the opportunity, according to a recent Gartner report. And that’s good, because Gartner also reports that the number of skills required for any particular job is increasing by the year. A tech job that once required 15 skills might now call for 20 or more. As employees are expected to know more and [...]
Congratulations! Your second choice for a new employer has made you an offer! But… you’re still holding out for your first choice. So how to handle things tactfully without risking losing both opportunities? We’re definitely in a candidate’s market, so you don’t necessarily need to settle for second best, but you do have to handle things smartly and tactfully. Asking for “time to [...]