March 22, 2025

blueprint for hiring series: step 4 – Candidate Selection to Negotiation

Hiring top-level talent requires more than just attracting strong candidates and conducting thorough interviews. The final stage—candidate selection and negotiation—is equally critical. This phase determines whether a top candidate joins the organization or accepts a competing offer, making it essential to navigate negotiations strategically. With emotions running high on both sides, particularly for candidates, negotiations…

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March 17, 2025

blueprint for hiring series: step 3 – crafting Effective Interview Questions

Taking time at the beginning of the process to accurately and specifically scope the role is beneficial at the interview stage as well. By conducting a deep dive into the job description, it becomes possible to create highly specific and effective interview questions. Whether assessing technical skills, behavioral traits, or cultural fit, each part of…

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March 10, 2025

blueprint for hiring series: step 2 – Designing a Structured Interview Process

Designing a structured and intentional interview process is crucial. It sets the tone for the entire hiring experience for both candidates and the organization. A well-defined interview process not only helps assess candidates more effectively, but it also creates a smoother, more transparent experience for them. By clearly outlining each step and what candidates can…

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Executive recruitment: Defining roles effectively to attract the right candidates for long-term business success.
March 2, 2025

blueprint for hiring series: step 1 – effectively define the role

Hiring the right person starts long before the interviews—it begins with clarity on the job description and role requirements. Yet, many companies fall into the trap of using outdated, cookie-cutter job descriptions. Generic postings not only fail to capture the unique aspects of the role and company culture but also risk attracting candidates who might…

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June 19, 2020

Get Noticed with a Powerful Resume

You have under 6 seconds to make an impact with your resume. Statistics show that recruiters will decide in that amount of time whether to continue reading or put your resume in the discard pile. What can you do to stand out? FORMAT MATTERS Establishing a strong and visually appealing format is the first step…

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June 19, 2020

Unlock The Power of Linkedin

LinkedIn is a very powerful online networking resource. Our recommendation would be to stay active on LinkedIn regardless of job search status, but if you are an active job seeker, now is the time to polish your profile. managing the search To take advantage of the plethora of job postings that LinkedIn offers, exercise best…

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