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 August 24, 2012
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”. […]
Written by Matt Schwartz on May 21, 2012
Last Thursday, we launched a new group on LinkedIn, and we’re excited to tell you about it. It’s called Transformational Talent, and it’s a global network dedicated to the re-imagination of business worldwide. As corporate America continues to shrink, there […]
Written by Matt Schwartz on April 30, 2012
In a world of tightened regulations in finance and other sectors, retained executive search remains a largely unregulated zone. Although there are guidelines from the AESC, our leading trade organization, there is nothing to require search firms like us to […]
Written by Matt Schwartz on April 16, 2012
As a retained executive search firm in a rapidly shifting digital age, we are often asked where social media fits in. Questions we hear include: Should the ability to create, manage, and execute social media programs and campaigns fall into […]