“Tell Me About Yourself” – The Do’s and Don’ts
Have you ever stumbled through the interview question, “Tell me about yourself”? Here is some advice to help you ace it!
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Executive Recruiting & Retention
Executive Search: Alignment of Organizational Goals and Values
During Acumen Executive Searches’ 16 years as an executive recruiting firm, we have supported numerous leadership recruitments. Whether it is a CEO, President, CFO, CTO, CIO, CHRO, COO, or a key director/manager, finding the right blend of technical skills and industry expertise is important, yet the biggest indicator of long-term success is the ability to
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Executive Recruiting for Associations and Not-For-Profits
During Acumen Executive Searches’ 16 years as an executive search firm, we have supported numerous associations and not-for-profits as they transition to new leadership. A search at any level of leadership within these entities can be a very nuanced process, but the role of the top staff leadership, whether the title is Executive Director, CEO,
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Key Elements of an Onboarding Plan
During Acumen Executive Searches’ 16 years as an executive search firm, we have supported numerous onboarding plans for our clients’ new leadership hires. Here are some valuable factors we consider when strategizing pre-onboarding (the period between offer acceptance and the start date) and onboarding. As executive recruiters, these guidelines are tailored for leadership positions; however,
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The Benefit and Power of Acting Now to Hire A New Executive
Clear… and not so Clear The need to fill an executive role is often clear. A CFO is retiring, and a replacement must be found prior to their exit, or the CMO of a company has moved on and the company is in need of a new leader. In cases like this, you know a
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Supporting Out-of-State Candidates: How Executive Search Firms Make Relocating Seamless
An effective executive search firm does more than just match talent to opportunities where there is a strong alignment of mission, vision, and values. Boutique search firms such as Acumen cultivate a lifetime of relationships and offer a suite of services to their clients and candidates who are both local and relocating from other areas.
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Improve Employee Retention Utilizing a Mindful Hiring Process
Employee retention is crucial for the stability and growth of any organization. It is the opposite side of the Recruiting coin. Organizations spend a great deal of time, money, and energy on recruiting. But once you hire that great employee, how do you ensure they’ll remain an engaged and happy team member for the long
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Steps to Successful Recruiting
When assessing candidates for a specific position, Acumen recommends a systematic approach to evaluate their qualifications, skills, and suitability. We’ve outlined a series of steps below that provide a road map through the more scientific elements of the recruitment process. That said, exceptional recruiting goes far beyond data-driven spreadsheets and finding an individual with the
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When Hiring is a Team Sport
Acumen often works with hiring teams to bring in new executive leadership. Whether a Board, Commission, or Hiring Committee this process provides unique challenges and opportunities. Here are a few tips and tricks to navigate hiring when it is a team sport: Bringing in new leadership can be time-consuming, stressful… and very important. We encourage
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Recruiting “Perfect Fit” Leaders
Acumen hosts an open discussion on Recruiting “Perfect Fit” Leaders on Wednesday, May 18 from 3:00-3:45 PM (Pacific Time) Online Via Zoom No agenda, no sales pitches – just come and share your ideas, ask your questions, and gain insights. Suzanne Hanifin, CEO & Founder of Acumen Executive Search, will host this small group open
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