Really?? “Purple Squirrel”? Is that the best you can come up with to describe an ‘unfindable’ candidate? I remember seeing red squirrels for the first time in 1976, in the Vienna Graveyard, while I made my pilgrimage to the tombs of Beethoven, Schoenberg, the Strausses, Schubert, and other great Viennese super-composers. “Rock-stars”, if…
From a Historical perspective, Recruiting has certainly been around for thousands of years, and, expectationally, will definitely continue to exist for a long, long time (at least if Humanity continues to exist). But, will “Headhunting” continue to exist? The mere word evokes images of primitive savages with curare-tipped darts hiding in the jungles of the…
In response to an excellent article in Financial Times (Nov. 16, 2015) by Andrew Hill, I posted this and was pleased to receive ‘editor’s pick’ notice. Here is a link to the article, which I have previously posted on LinkedIn and elsewhere: Financial Times Article (click on the highlighted link to read “Headhunters and CEOs are…
“Because it’s there.” — George Mallory I think Executive Search is a field of study with somewhat contradictory parts to it — for instance, that there is an emphasis on thoroughness, diligence, exhaustiveness, finding ALL possible solutions, etc.; but, there is also a high emphasis on intuitionistic processes, like deciding which candidate to call,…
In today’s fast-paced tech world, there is no question that innovation depends on the people who lead it. While the demand for skilled engineers remains high, an even greater challenge is emerging for companies across the industry: finding experienced software and hardware leaders. Companies are struggling to hire top-level roles like CTOs, VPs of Engineering,…
Chemical engineering is the invisible backbone of countless industries, from the medicines we take to the smartphones we use and the energy that powers our homes. This field shapes the modern world in quiet but powerful ways. It has evolved far beyond traditional process design to play a central role in everything from environmental innovation…
Why Retain Me? (The Hidden Benefits of Retained Search) In the World of Search, aka ‘Technical Search’, or ‘Executive Search’, which are rather synonymous terms; there exist two modalities: ‘Contingency’ and ‘Retainer’. Contingency search is where a fee is only charged when a candidate who has been hired actually starts at the company/client; whereas…
I just read a really interesting article by a clever writer named Kristina Grob, a Philosophy instructor at University of South Carolina Sumter. The article discussed the long-term benefits of a Philosophy degree in terms of paying ones’ bills and earning a living, as opposed to other majors like Engineering, which is obviously more geared…
One of the most commonly-asked questions I hear from candidates I contact is “What are your current assignments?” Here is a short list of recent completed placements that I have put together to provide a clear and hopefully thorough response. Recent Placements by Nicholas Meyler (IF you have hard-to-fill technical positions and would like…
Are you looking to hire the best candidates for your company, but struggling to find them on your own? The Executive Search Industry is a $400 billion phenomenon, and for good reason. Even companies with advanced search capabilities, like Google, still pay enormous fees to recruiters to find the right candidates. As someone who has…