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2019 SEARCH RECAP
SearchPath of Chicago, Inc. had a lot to be proud of in 2019 and one of those being that out of the SearchPath franchise, we were the number 1 office out of 52! Here is a visual recap of our 2019…
49,327 Phone calls made
382 Interviews
39 Placements
0 Counteroffers
0 Candidate Replacements
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Executive Search in 2020
Executive Search in 2020
By Chris Hillman, Recruiting Professional
SearchPath of Chicago, Inc.
2020 is here, but yet the flying cars that the Jetsons promised us are not here. However, things have changed and shifted processes and methods in all industries including the way executive search firms operate. Below are three key trends we’re looking forward to in 2020:
Advancing Technology
Artificial intelligence is making its way into just about every industry. Will it replace the need for recruiters? No. Will the advanced data help executive search partners do their job more efficiently? Perhaps. That data helps enhance a firm’s research capabilities and allow them to become even bigger experts in the industry. No matter how advanced technology becomes, and how helpful it becomes in learning the industry, identifying candidates and analyzing qualifications, it will never be able to replace the personal connection that executive search professionals bring to the table. The ability to identify talent is one thing. The true skill lies in attracting and delivering passive and employed “A” players. You know, the ones who are with your competition and are outperforming their peers.
Renewed Focus on Candidate Engagement
While advanced technology won’t replace the personal connection of working with a person, it will help enhance personalized of efforts and enhancing the candidate engagement. With software that automates manual process, the candidates receive quicker responses, more information and more engagement throughout the entire process.
Rise of Boutique Firms
Just like More Isn’t Always Better, neither is bigger always better. The bigger the search firm you work with, typically, the more ‘red tape’ you encounter. The commodities that large, non-local firms lack, that small, connected firms are able to bring to the partnership are agility, precision and speed of execution. Small firms have a deep network and knowledge of the sectors that they work in and a significant understanding of a clients’ environment, industry dynamics and needs.
The tools available for search executives to utilize moving forward only elevate the partnership between firms and clients and candidates. We’re excited about the changing times, and while we’re not getting to work in flying cars in 2020, we’re showing up to work with the tools to truly make an impact.
For additional information, please email Chris Hillman or call (815) 261-4403 x 100
Tips for Polishing your Executive Resume
Tips for Polishing You Executive Resume
By Chris Hillman, Recruiting Professional – SearchPath of Chicago, Inc.
searchpathofchicago.com
Your executive-level resume needs to showcase how you fit within the top tier of your business, not that you can undertake rudimentary tactical responsibilities. Here are some things to think about in order to help polish your resume to help standout:
Highlight your leadership experience
Working as part of a team is great, but can you lead a team? Highlight your experience as a leader and show that you know how to delegate responsibilities, manage people and achieve results. Can you coach team members to be their best? If you’ve worked across business verticals, highlight those working parallels.
Strategy Over Tactics
Entry-level jobs tend to be all about the execution of job responsibilities and the progression from entry-level to management is the capability to start thinking and acting more strategically with a long-term vision. Can you think ahead and foresee problems and then problem solve in order to prevent or resolve? How are you continuously helping the company move into the future?
Emphasize Training
Continuous growth is important for any career to progress. Employers value people who value themselves. If you’ve taken professional development, leadership courses or executive leadership training programs, be sure to include it on your resume.
Standing out is good as long as it’s for the right reasons. Updating an outdated resume to ensure that it highlights the traits that you want to sell and appeals to hiring managers in crucial to landing your next management position.
For additional information, please email Chris Hillman or call (815) 261-4403 x 100
