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Patrick Craig Patrick Craig

Attract The Best Talent

I was recently asked to sit on a panel and talk about recruiting trends for 2020 and some of the challenges we see in attracting and retaining top talent for high-tech companies. Recruiters learn a lot about candidates’ motivation behind leaving a company or reasons for making a career move. Here are some of the top things that can help you attract the best talent.

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Patrick Craig Patrick Craig

Lies, Damn Lies, and Profile Tests

So, I took a personality assessment test the other day that indicated I basically sucked at interviewing and communicating with people, along with several other attributes that would be required to be successful in a business environment.

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Patrick Craig Patrick Craig

How to Conduct a “Confidential Search”

Conducting a confidential executive search is difficult, but there are times when it’s necessary. In an ideal world, an employer would be able to tell an employee it isn’t working out and a change is coming, and that, in turn, would create a smoother and easier transition period. However, that’s not possible most of the time, which is why a confidential search is often needed.

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Patrick Craig Patrick Craig

Update From Judy Kennelley

OK, I was held at ransom by my marketing people to release my first blog. In case you missed it, it was “5 Steps CEOs Should Do in Interviews” when hiring senior candidates. I’m pretty sure it won’t be going viral anytime soon.

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Patrick Craig Patrick Craig

5 Steps CEOs Should Do in Every Interview

As a leading executive search firm that specializes in working with technology and energy companies in Colorado, we’ve seen it all during interviews — the good, the bad, and the ugly. So, here’s a secret that many CEOs don’t realize: It’s not just your candidates who are on the spot during interviews– so are you! To make the most of your image and hiring efforts, we suggest using these five effective tactics during every interview.

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