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March
4 Characteristics of an Effective Leader
On November 6th 2012, a record number of Americans took part in a hiring process of sorts. The president is the chief executive of the federal government and is the Commander in Chief of the armed forces. Electing the President […]
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April
Tips from Behind The Desk: Interviews
Interviewing can be an arduous task for many, and to some, the interview is simply a conversation. The goal of the interview should be to get the candidate tell you their career story, especially when hiring for executive positions. When […]
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September
iPhone Not Included: Thoughts from MJS Executive Search
In a time where the latest iPhone speculation is breaking news, and a new model release sells more units daily than babies born worldwide, brought me to a thought. The executive search process is very similar to the anticipation of […]
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September
Writing Job Descriptions: 4 Tips to Help Attract Transformational Talent
Finding transformational talent when filling an executive position can be extremely difficult. A problem often faced is that top talent is turned off by overly ambitious qualifications and unrelated requirements. A first-rate job description is key, especially for positions that […]
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March
Going Beyond LinkedIn
It is no secret that recruiters rely heavily on LinkedIn’s database that consists of over 200 million members. Although recruiters pay a premium for LinkedIn membership, one cannot rest on their laurels and rely solely on LinkedIn. Going beyond LinkedIn […]
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April
The Truth About LinkedIn Endorsements
What does a LinkedIn endorsement really say about you? Nothing. Due to the lack of credibility, endorsements have garnered a pejorative connotation. With fairness to LinkedIn, it was a valiant effort to boost the little interaction that occurs between connections, […]
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July
Can Your Executive Search Firm Handle Your Position?
When interviewing and evaluating retained executive search firms for a senior-level role in your organization, let intuition be your guide. Start with the questions. Even before being hired, the initial questions that a search firms asks—about your company culture, your […]
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August
10 Signs Your Social Media Strategy Needs To Be Reevaluated
It can be helpful to take a step back from stressful situations and realize that not all can be accomplished in one day, week, month, or quarter. I sometimes refer to the advice given through Billy Joel’s 1977 classic “Vienna”. […]
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June
It’s Time: When to Hire a Retained Executive Search Firm
A role on your team is becoming vacant, and you’re not sure how to fill it. You’re looking for a sophisticated mind, fueled by deep experience, and he/she isn’t necessarily “hiding” in the obvious places. LinkedIn provides wonderful access. But how […]
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August
Putting a Positive Spin on Executive Search
We’ll just come out and say it: Executive Search Recruiters share a reputation as a shifty lot. They can be perceived—by clients and candidates—as overly aggressive, overly persistent, imprecise, inaccurate…and expensive. But this mindset is taxing…especially if you have a […]
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