Why was I rejected?
A shortlisted candidate for a high management position was interviewed by our client. We contacted her after the interview and she was in a very good mood. ‘’I am really happy, it felt like a great interview and I am looking forward to the next step in the recruitment...
‘It ain’t over till it’s over’
You were attracted to a career opportunity and went on a job interview. You met up with the executive search company, the HR manager, the hiring manager and the boss's boss and after passing some tests and solving a business case, you feel it all went well, so all you...
How to deal with confidentiality in an executive search?
Photo by Kristina Flour When a company is looking to hire a new manager, the search and selection process often entails secrecy and discretion. Why such a process cannot be conducted openly and transparently? Why would a company want to keep an executive search...
Kuk Sul Do mastery: how martial arts improved my business skills
After playing my whole life football and a bit of tennis I thought about moving to another sport, which would cause less injuries and keep me fit. My son started to practise Kuk Sul Do, a Korean martial arts style and my wife also decided to join in. After she became...
How to support an employee that you have to let go?
There will be situations when a company owner or CEO will have to make an unfortunate decision. Economic downturn, restructuring, (digital) transformation, closing the company, a pandemic or bad business results might force them to consider making redundant certain...
Overconfidence at interviews: the trap of positive bias
I am a father of 4 children and I own a company. I love my children and I love my company. Research in Finland showed that entrepreneurs love their businesses like fathers love their children. As both father and entrepreneur, I was intrigued by the findings of the...
How to become a STAR in a job interview?
• Describe how you handle tight project deadlines?• How do you manage setting goals? Can you give an example?• What do you do when your team disagrees with your strategy? Tough questions, right? Intimidating, perhaps? Are you feeling anxious or nervous because you do...
How to REALLY prepare for a management job interview?
It is safe to say that managers participating in a recruitment process know that they need to prepare themselves once they will meet their future employer. In reality, however, the majority of candidates fail to truly prepare. It is not enough to just read the website...
How to select an executive search consultant?
Once you decided you need to engage an executive search consultant you would like to collaborate with the right one. We would like to share a few insights which will support you in making the right choice. First of all, the consultant should be able to understand your...
Cultural awareness starts with empathy
Arriving in a new country as an ex-pat, is not anymore as heroic as Marco Polo’s travels around the world. Ex-pats are usually supported by an international HR Coordinator, who supplies them with a comfortable safety net, moving companies, real estate brokers, lawyers...
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