A self-described “executive search” firm recently dropped this line that deserves a trophy for professional comedy: “Real executive search firms advertise roles.” I couldn’t believe it. Are you kidding me?…
How many of my 40 blogs did you read this year? I find myself reflecting on the content I've created this year and its impact. Which article stopped you scrolling?…
There is also a cultural shift. Many HR and recruitment teams have treated silence as neutral. This new law states that silence is misconduct. HR teams must inform candidates if…
This conversation is where senior level deals go off the rails because both sides make the same mistakes. You walk into the final interview. The hiring panel nods. Everyone likes…
In multinational companies, HR teams in Thailand rarely drive strategy. They receive it. Regional HQ in Singapore or Shanghai writes the plan. Global HQ in the US or Europe signs…
Hello Baby Boomers, yes, you born between 1946 and 1964. Here are job search tips for baby boomers: Compete smarter, not older. You represent about a quarter of the world’s…
If you want recruiters to laugh behind your back and your own colleagues to wonder what you are doing, go ahead and multi-list your job vacancies. Hiring/HR/TA managers often think…
If your LinkedIn looks like your Resume, you are doing it wrong. Your LinkedIn is not a PDF dump. LinkedIn first, resume second; in the blog, learn the order recruiters…
Do you suspect recruiters chase candidates with the biggest paychecks because our fee is a percentage of annual compensation? If you think real headhunters target the highest-paid candidates just to…
Companies that say “we can find candidates ourselves” often crash into reality. They confuse sourcing with recruiting and end up with a spreadsheet, not a shortlist. Anyone with Wi-Fi can…