Why overcoming analysis paralysis is crucial in getting top talent.

Why pitching your company to possible candidates is vital in the interviewing process.

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.

The search business has a lot of options for hiring executives. Selecting the right search firm is paramount to the success of your recruiting efforts. Here are five key questions that you should ask when selecting a search firm:

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.

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.

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.

Using your board or network is a fantastic way to get qualified candidates when you are looking to fill a new, executive role. That said, it’s also easy to make some mistakes when you hire from within your network.

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.