by Shelli Herman | Apr 8, 2015 | Executive Search, Hiring
I am frequently asked what I do professionally and I find that people never really understand the role of an executive search consultant. I like to describe what I do as being a tour guide of sorts. The misunderstanding that people often have is that we represent...
by Shelli Herman | Sep 15, 2014 | Career development, Career trajectory, Etiquette
When professionals take their development seriously, consciously seeking challenges and new growth opportunities, there may come a time when the only way to keep growing is to take a new position. Most often when an executive leaves his/her current position, it is in...
by Shelli Herman | Jun 18, 2014 | Interview Tips
As an executive recruiter, clients often ask me for sample interview questions that test certain competencies and skills. My firm uses behavioral based questions that really focus on understanding what a candidate has already done versus what they say they would do....
by Shelli Herman | May 22, 2014 | Hiring
So much has been written about culture—changing it, maintaining it, and hiring against it. The simple fact is, organizations will find widespread success when there is a focus on hiring executives whose beliefs and behavior systems are congruent with their culture. As...
