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 Dana Behar | Nov 11, 2014 | Hiring, Interview Tips
In October, we explored some common “red flag” candidate behaviors that hiring managers should look out for during an interview process. We described how circumventing established search processes, not responding promptly to email or voicemail messages, and exhibiting...
by Dana Behar | Oct 1, 2014 | Etiquette, Hiring, Interview Tips
It goes without saying that we look to hire executives who possess the required professional skills and qualifications that we set forth during the recruiting process. Beyond the resume, however, there is the important question of whether a candidate is a good...
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...
