A busy September with three speaking events

Post published:30/09/2019
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Thank you AMCHAM, EGN and PMI for inviting me to address your members at three events this September. Subjects: Board of Governors' nominations; Personal Branding; and Headhunter Secrets.

Should I ever trust my gut feeling when interviewing candidates?

Post published:21/08/2019
Reading time:6 mins read

The short answer is no and never! Using your gut is similar to scratching the surface of something; to examine and discover only the superficial aspects of something or in this case a candidate. You would be better off flipping a coin; at least you have 50% chance of getting it right.

We call it the Four A Syndrome, because when you trust your gut, you are assessing a candidate’s presentation skills over business performance and substance. The four A’s are: (more…)

AI data on availability of executive talent, global mobility, time to recruit, and remuneration

Post published:19/07/2019
Reading time:2 mins read

It is becoming harder to find quality talent, which is continuing to result in a more competitive marketplace and increased salaries in many industries; particularly those with niche skill sets such as technology.

All the way to the top

Post published:18/07/2019
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Candidates think you are doing a miserable job when interviewing

Post published:03/07/2019
Reading time:3 mins read

This is what typically happens: the interviewer picks up the resume from the secretary or the HR department on the way to the interview.

The preparation is the time it takes to walk to the meeting room. Without having given any real thought on the questions to ask it does not take long before the interviewer runs out of questions and continues with a long and winding presentation about the company and the products. (more…)