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- Selecting a Retained Executive Search Firm
- Getting the Most From Your Retained Executive Search Firm
You are hiring a retained executive search consultant and his or her team, not a firm. It is difficult for an outsider to judge a retained executive search professional’s competence. It can be hard to separate someone with true retained executive search execution ability from someone who merely makes a good first impression. Insight into the following factors can help you make an informed choice. Continue
Your retained executive search firm will need your time and attention. They are a business partner in a very important, time sensitive project. Return their calls promptly. Make yourself readily available for interviews, even if you have to rearrange your schedule. Follow up with feedback after candidate interviews within 12-24 hours. Share any breaking news about your industry or company as soon as it happens—especially if it impacts the search. Continue