It is amazing how times change so quickly in the job market; especially in times where the world is still reeling challenges from the pandemic. Some industries are still struggling; but more are flourishing. No matter the economic situation, top talent always has options for their next move. You should never assume less. But in...
The experience that applicants gain with your company in the course of the application process is decisive for their choice of employer. But although a holistic, positive candidate experience has the greatest influence on employer attractiveness for the majority of candidates – this is not...
When I met with a good friend recently, we had one of the more engaging conversations in a while. Not that conversations with him are bland, but this one took an unexpected turn I didn’t see coming. Tom (not his real name) owns and runs a...
Are you an experienced freelance business or HR consultant, with a proven track record, that wants to capitalize on being part of a successful international Executive Search Boutique? Are you driven to run your own business and clients but do not want to handle the back-office...
From the very first interaction, you are making an impression. Every communication, be it by e-mail, text, letter, over video or on the phone, should be well-thought out and reflect you and your goals. Sloppy grammar, cluttered and untidy background, ill-prepared questions – any of these...
The latest U.S jobs report showing unemployment at a 50-year low, while great news for active job seekers, signals an increasingly tight market for recruitment teams. An historically low unemployment rate (3.8%) has major implications for attracting top talent in an aggressive time frame and requires...
Planning for both the predictable and the unexpected is a key element of running any successful business. Succession planning to replace key employees is a given, but succession planning is also necessary for growing future leaders, addressing anticipated talent shortages, and supporting projected growth. Executives leave...
In a strong jobs market, what happens when you find your ideal candidate and they live in a different state, or even a different continent and relocation is a must? Information is Power. Assess the needs of the candidate, and customize information on the location accordingly....
Succession planning, the robust jobs market, attracting future leaders – just some of the topics discussed last week when the C.O.I team, led by Managing Partner Andrea Keller, were in Europe visiting clients. C.O.I met with companies across a wide range of sectors including heavy industry,...
Recognizing differences in culture and factoring those into the recruitment process can help ensure you don’t miss out on an outstanding candidate. Recruiting globally opens up the field to a wealth of talent that can bring a richness of experiences to the business. That being...
