When a retained executive search enters its final, most delicate phase—closing the chosen candidate—compensation becomes the focal point. For hiring managers and HR leaders, this is often a high-stakes negotiation with significant financial and strategic implications. Fortunately, one of the greatest value-adds of working with a retained search firm is their expertise in navigating executive-level […]
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When a retained search firm presents a finalist for a senior leadership role, the process is far from over. One of the most critical final steps is the executive reference check process for retained search, a deep, rigorous, and highly confidential method of vetting that goes well beyond standard HR procedures. For organizations investing in […]
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Why this strategic meeting is critical to refining and accelerating your executive hiring process In the retained executive search process, few moments are as pivotal—and as overlooked—as the candidate calibration call. For clients, this is not just another meeting. It’s a strategic pause designed to align, refine, and optimize your search based on early candidate […]
When you engage a retained executive search firm, you’re not just hiring a recruiter to “find someone.” You’re investing in a sophisticated, multi-phase process that filters a vast pool of potential candidates into a select group of top-tier leaders. This process is commonly visualized as a funnel—wide at the top with comprehensive market outreach, and […]
Key Takeaways (For Busy Executives) Typical Timeline: 10 to 15 business days from kick-off to delivery of the market mapping report. Key Influencing Factors: Role complexity, geographic scope, industry competitiveness, and clarity of the position specification. Client Involvement Matters: Faster feedback and early clarity can reduce delays by several days. When a company initiates a […]
Unpacking the Technology and Methodology Behind Top-Tier Talent Identification When clients engage a retained executive search firm, one of the most frequent questions they ask is: “What exactly do you use to find candidates that we couldn’t find ourselves?” In this article, we pull back the curtain on the modern recruiting tech stack—explaining what research […]
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Strategic Targeting in Retained Executive Search In retained executive search, a great candidate slate doesn’t start with a job posting—it starts with a map. That map is the target company list, a carefully constructed group of organizations where top talent is likely to reside. Sophisticated hiring leaders often ask: How do […]
A Strategic Guide for Hiring Managers and HR Leaders Preparing for a Retained Search Launch When engaging a retained executive search firm, the kick-off meeting is not a formality—it’s the foundation of the entire engagement. If done well, this initial session aligns expectations, clarifies success metrics, and sets a search up for strategic precision. If […]
The Executive Hiring Document That Aligns, Attracts, and Elevates When it comes to high-stakes hiring—especially at the executive level—vague job descriptions and rushed internal briefs won’t cut it. That’s where the position specification comes in. If you’ve ever wondered “What is a position specification in executive search?”, or how it differs from a typical job […]
Introduction: More Than Just a Candidate List In retained executive search, you’re not paying for speed—you’re investing in precision. And one of the most strategic deliverables of that investment is the Market Mapping Report. But what exactly is a market map? How should you interpret it? And—most importantly—how can you use it to shape your […]