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Some nonprofits can rely on their name recognition for recruiting purposes. Others can benefit from some professional tips. Read how to attract candidates to a nonprofit (part 1 of 2). Read more

Creating a new role presents an organization the opportunity to restructure and adopt a new outlook. It presents candidates the opportunity to make an impact. Our search consultants offer five suggestions to those recruiting for, or pursuing, a newly created role. Read more

Personality tests can help organizations predict how different types of people will interact. They can also identify employee strengths and workplace challenges. Still, there are enough disadvantages of personality testing that it is not recommended for making hiring decisions. Read more

Use a hiring rubric to bring objectivity to the search process. View examples of applicant screening and interview rubrics! Read more

Are you part of a search committee at your college or university? Do you know someone who is? Review our expert's Top 9 suggestions on what the best committee chairs do! Read more

Retaining a search firm to find a key professional is a big decision. After all, it's a significant investment of time and money. What should you be asking when vetting prospective firms? 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

When it's critical to find a professional with specific competencies, soft skills, and mindset, partnering with an executive search firm can make a significant positive impact on recruitment, helping you to secure an ideal candidate. Here are some questions to help you make an informed decision. 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

Most organizations are experiencing recruitment challenges of some sort in this competitive market for talent. While limited candidate pools and tight time constraints are what we hear about most from our clients, there are other factors impacting their ability to hire the right professionals. Read more