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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

We represented a top-10, multi-billion dollar construction firm, and long-term client to secure a Chief Administrative Officer. This new C-Suite role encompasses human resources, information technology, safety, risk management, legal services, and compliance. 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

After working with a management consultant, our long-term client created the role of Vice President, Sector Leader to enhance its growth within the Life Sciences and Higher Education sectors. Read more

Helbling represented a prominent non-profit cultural organization with one of the more impressive portfolios in the New York City area to secure a Vice President of Capital Planning & Facilities. In charge of developing strategic master plans for large capital projects and renovations... Read more

Executive Search Case Study: SVP & Director of Water for a utility construction firm. This role was created to address aggressive growth strategies. The search had several complexities with the primary challenge being a limited pool of candidates who had the necessary skills and 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

Helbling Executive Search Case Study: Senior Director, Architecture & Planning for a prominent health system, which is consistently ranked as one of the top ten healthcare systems in the U.S. Read more

Wanting to compete more aggressively for design/build projects, our client established a business unit focused on this delivery method. Working closely with the company’s CEO on this search, we were able to secure a professional who has secured more than $100M in projects in 20 months. Read more

Executive Search Case Study: Assistant Vice President for Physical Plant Division for a Southeast research university. Helbling worked closely with a repeat client, one of the nation's leading research institutions, to secure an AVP for its Physical Plant Division. The selected candidate directs Read more