Category: executive recruiters

5 Common Myths About Working With Executive Recruiters

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Businessman using online resume search, choosing cv, human resouConsidering calling a recruiter to assist in your executive job search?

If you haven’t worked with recruiters in the past, you might be confused about what to expect in your interaction.

It’s worth your time to get familiar with recruiting practices for C-level, EVP, VP, and other leadership positions, as well as to avoid pervasive misconceptions.

Here are common myths about working with recruiters when seeking an executive position: Continue reading →

Job Searching For the First Time in Years? Here’s What to Do

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If you’ve always been recruited, or jobs just “found” you in the past, you might find things have changed.

You’ll now face an increasingly competitive battlefield in the race for a new C-suite or leadership job – and here’s why.

After the economic ups and downs of the past 10+ years, many executives have gotten serious about job search, taking the time to market themselves with a carefully constructed brand message on social media. At the same time, they’ve become more aware of what works on a resume and what doesn’t, especially in a crowded market.

As a result, your CXO job search now looks much different than 10 or even 5 years ago – and putting out a single-page resume or a weak LinkedIn Profile won’t suffice.

Read on for the new and upcoming reality of executive job search: Continue reading →