Since the start of 2015, I have received multiple inquiries about getting into the search field. The timing of this is interesting. There appear to be at least two key reasons for the confluence of approaches:
The economy is expanding - the job market...
This is an all too common comparison of services in the search industry. While the terms are common in discussions about the search field, the nuances about the differences are anything but common. These nuances are rarely understood by a candidate; they are more...
Just a few years ago, the search industry was down 50% from the previous year. Unemployment hit 10%. Companies were shedding people. Replacement hiring - only if really needed. Interestingly, candidates would not return calls - they were 'hunkering...
This past week, I had the opportunity to attend two one-day conferences - the International Association for Corporate and Professional Recruitment (see www.iacpr.org) Small Search Firm Forum as well as this same association's...
A few times in the last three weeks, I have been asked by HR professionals and business people to explain the difference between Retained and Contingent search. While this is in writing on our website (see ...
It is hard to believe that Abeln, Magy, Underberg & Associates has been in business since 1996 (we are into our 17th year). As with everything, it has gone by fast at times and slower at other times. We have maintained our independence and approach to search. That...
Two diverse topics - but under one heading. These are true 'situations' that have come to our attention in just the past two weeks. Both came from senior level HR people. Their stories (with no names, of course) follow.
Confidentiality:
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