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Helbling consultants Jim Lord, Wendy Zang, and Marc Datz weigh in on making a mid-career change - it isn't too late to land that job you've always wanted! It actually may be just the right time! Read more

Whether you need to retain an executive search firm for a specific talent need or you're a candidate looking for a new opportunity, try these techniques to find the most qualified and experienced firms and consultants (headhunters) in your industry. Read more

A majority of our candidates have spent 5, 10, or even 20 years at their current organizations, so they don't have recent interview experience. Based on our Helbling search consultants' feedback, the following 6 steps will help you navigate the interview process if you've been on an interview hiat Read more

At Helbling we approach our candidates' needs in the same manner as we do our clients: helping them decipher their strengths/weaknesses, motivations, and goals. The following best practices will help you evaluate where you are, who you want to work for, and what leadership style you want to emulate. Read more

Is securing a new job one of your New Year's resolutions? As search consultants, we understand what a monumental task this can seem like. But, because we work with candidates every day in exploring opportunities with our clients, we have some tips for making it easier. Read more

Government branding has made its way into state and local agencies. Public entities have long known the benefits of hiring candidates from the private sector, and in today’s climate, more thought and strategy is necessary to attract those individuals to public organizations than ever before. Read more

Helbling executive search consultants analyze candidate motivations to strategize better recruitment and retention practices for their clients. Consider the following options when competing with salaries in the marketplace proves difficult and you're looking to attract and secure top talent. Read more

Recently, we sponsored the 2018 Women in Construction (WiC) event in Washington, DC. Consultants Tom Dunn and Wendy Zang participated in the event that brought top-notch speakers and a diverse audience aimed at increasing visibility and mentorship for women of all ages. This was their experience. Read more

What it is like to be an executive recruiter? The recruiter role requires a very curious, determined, competitive, and unique personality. Not everyone realizes what makes our recruiters successful; it takes a lot more than sifting through a database of candidate resumes. Read more

Starting a new job? While your new employer may have an onboarding program, there are important, yet easy, things that you can do on your own to support a positive transition. Read more