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How to Achieve Excellence with Effective Hiring Strategies for a Competitive Edge

Top 10 Recruitment Strategies to Secure Best Candidates

Recruitment is a cornerstone of business success, yet many companies struggle to attract and retain top candidates. In today’s competitive job market, simply posting a job listing isn’t enough. Employers must adopt effective recruitment strategies to stand out, engage the right candidates, and streamline the hiring process. This article provides a clear and practical approach…

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The style of your initial contact counts

The Email That Every Headhunter Will Ignore

It’s not uncommon these days to proactively get in touch with a Headhunter. Headhunters are on the hunt for top talent for their next open senior management positions, and no one will object if you “help out” in the process. In our interviews with headhunters and top recruiters we determine how one should behave in interviews to be successful, and…

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6 Things Recruiters Look For On Your Resume

The subject of the humble CV or Resume is as likely to start a debate as lively as any discussion around politics or world peace. Everyone seems to have an opinion – and a different idea of ‘the right way’ to write a CV! It’s not surprising that so many senior executives struggle with crafting their…

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Gary Chaplin, the “Maverick” Headhunter, On Clients, Candidates and Chemistry

There are no hard or fast rules for headhunters. Most professional recruiters devise their own strategies for finding and matching top talent. This has never been a problem for Gary Chaplin. Since his start as a headhunter, he never cared much for traditional practices. “I was disruptive, seen as a dangerous maverick,” he says. But after working for three different sizes and styles of recruiting companies being the “top fee earner,” and running the most profitable division in the company for two years, Chaplin realized that he was onto something. Now, he runs his own company, based in the UK, where he specializes in C-Level senior placements. And with over 20 years of business experience, it seems as though his “maverick methods” are working.

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How to Amaze a Headhunter – Leaving a Lasting First Impression

When you’re on the hunt for a new position, your profile on social career networks is extremely important, just like your resume – the first personal impression that you convey to a headhunter is essential. For a first impression, there’s no second chance. Today, we spoke with Gregor Lenkitsch of Lenkitsch Recruiting, who can offer…

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How to Become a Headhunter: Behind the Scenes with Julian von Blücher

There’s no university or program that prepares someone to become a headhunter,” says Julian von Blücher, CEO and founder of headhunting firm Talent Tree GmbH, headquartered in Munich. It’s true – though headhunting is now considered to be the most effective method of matching candidates with companies, there’s no training or education process that can teach someone how to become a headhunter. Rather, these scouts are individuals with innate matchmaking skills, professionals who have the determination and the right sense to find the perfect fit for a client. We asked Julian von Blücher about his past, his process, and his predictions for the future of headhunting.

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4 Things Recruiters Never Want To Hear

Recruiters are trained to look for the best of the best. So it’s not difficult for a talented recruiter to spot a candidate who isn’t prepared, or simply unfit for the position in question. In an interview with a recruiter, you’ve got a very short window of time to truly impress them.

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The Headhunter’s Ideal Candidate – Are You The Total Package?

So you went to Yale, but you can’t say a single sentence without stuttering? According to headhunter Celine Choisel of BiermannNeff, the ideal candidate is well spoken, charismatic, and skilled. Sure, you may have years of experience and a doctorate degree, but if you can’t convince Ms. Choisel that you’re a good fit for the…

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Shine in Your Next Headhunter Interview – Christian Düngfelder Tells Us How

Showing up too casual for an interview? Not good. Asking questions about sexual orientation or religion? Even worse.

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Think International – Global Recruiting

Intercultural competencies, a globalized work environment, international experience – sounds great, right? But what do these concepts mean for you and your career? How does globalization affect talent recruiting, and how do employers compare on an international level?