Written by Matt Schwartz on October 3, 2017
From autonomous vehicles and home assistants to facial recognition and robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) technology is booming right now as companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook, Google, and Snapchat race to gobble up the best and the brightest on the […]
Written by Matt Schwartz on October 13, 2015
Transformational TalentTM Defined Transformational Talent might be one of those buzzwords you hear across executive search firms; but unlike other fads, it’s not going to fade from relevance. Successful businesses stay industry leaders by being the best…committing themselves to innovation, offering […]
Written by Matt Schwartz on May 29, 2013
Finding the best employee to fill a role is crucial in any organization, but it is especially critical when recruiting for top positions. When hiring C-Level candidates, the cost of a bad hire can be more than a monetary setback; […]
Written by Matt Schwartz on April 3, 2013
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 […]
Written by Matt Schwartz on September 12, 2012
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 […]
Written by Matt Schwartz on March 27, 2013
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 […]
Written by Matt Schwartz on April 10, 2013
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, […]
Written by Matt Schwartz on July 16, 2012
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 […]
Written by Matt Schwartz on June 28, 2012
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 […]
Written by Matt Schwartz on August 17, 2012
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 […]