4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Hiring for a Demanding Role

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As experienced headhunters in Northern California, Pacific ExecSearch knows there will be times (hopefully few and far between) when you hire someone and that person turns around and quits six months later. However, considering the cost of a hiring mistake, it’s best to minimize that scenario as much as possible. But this can be tough when… Read more »

4 Common Executive Hiring Mistakes – and How to Avoid Them

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Did you know: one third of new hires quit their jobs after just six months? As experienced headhunters in Northern California, Pacific ExecSearch knows not only are these mistakes expensive, but when they’re made at the executive level, they can also deliver a big blow to the company’s image and morale. While some of turnover is certainly due… Read more »

When an Executive Candidate Turns Down Your Job Offer

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You found a great candidate. Their resume is top-notch. They impressed during the job interview. The background and reference check process made them even more appealing. But when you extend the offer, they turn you down. As leading headhunters in Northern California, Pacific ExecSearch knows first-hand the amount of time, effort, and resources that go into executive hiring process…. Read more »

5 Tip for Negotiating Relocation With Executive Candidates

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You’ve found the perfect candidate. You’d like to extend an offer. The only stumbling block involves location. They’d have to move to accept the offer. How do you handle issues related to relocation during the negotiation process? As leading headhunters in Northern California, Pacific ExecSearch can tell you that your first step in the process should be… Read more »

Looking to Hire a New Manager? Ask These Questions First

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As leading headhunters in Northern California, Pacific ExecSearch knows that top employees don’t leave bad companies…they leave bad managers. That’s why when it comes time to hire a new one for a department within your company, you have to take the right approach. While you might need to fill the position quickly, ask yourself these key questions first: When… Read more »

How to Create a Pipeline of Great Leaders

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Senior leaders are retiring in droves, but hiring’s been on hold for the past few years. As a result, you don’t have enough mid-level executives to replace aging Baby Boomers – and you’re facing a serious staffing challenge. As leading headhunters in Northern California, Pacific ExecSearch knows that one solution is to build a leadership pipeline on your team…. Read more »

Hiring Your Next Company Leader? Ask These 6 Interview Questions

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As leading headhunters in Northern California, Pacific ExecSearch knows that hiring the right leaders for your company can certainly be a challenge in today’s business climate. Not only is competition fierce for top executives, but there’s a lot at stake when you’re bringing a new leader into your business. Whether you’re hiring a department manager, or… Read more »

Evaluating Soft Skills in Executive Candidates

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When evaluating a high level candidate, it’s vitally important to assess their hard skills – e.g. those skills that are specific, teachable and can be measured. But are you also taking their soft skills into account? If you’re not, then you could be missing out on an opportunity to hire the best fit candidate. As leading headhunters… Read more »

Welcoming a New Executive Hire? Here’s What to Do

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Forty-50% of newly hired executives quit within 18 months. Why? According to experts, a new executive’s satisfaction and performance is heavily influenced by their first few weeks on the job. As you know, the financial costs of losing an executive can be expensive; but the impact on morale and productivity can be devastating. How can… Read more »