Headhunters and How to Use Them: A Guide for Organisations and Individuals (Economist Series)

When firms need to fill management positions, when experienced managers want a new challenge, or when MBA graduates are looking for their first senior management role, they often turn to headhunters, or, more formally, executive search consultants. This guide provides a clear overview of the executive search market, with specific guidelines on using headhunters effectively, both for individuals looking for a job and organizations looking to fill a role. Headhunters offers advice on what's important in the selection of an executive search firm and provides invaluable networking tips on getting the best search consultants interested in you as a candidate. With the global job market more uncertain than ever, the need for quality career guidance has grown considerably. This new addition to The Economist series helps fill the void for all of those looking for a new job or a new employee. There Are An Estimated 5,000 Firms Worldwide Claiming To Do Executive Search Or Headhunting. Choosing The Right Firm Is Crucial As Is Making Sure Your Headhunter Produces The Desired Outcome. This Book Is A Guide To Help Organisations And Individuals Decide How To Choose A Headhunting Firm And Use It To Maximum Advantage.--jacket. 1. The Search Business -- 2. Using Headhunters : Advice For Organisations -- 3. Using Headhunters : Advice For Candidates -- 4. Leading Executive Search Firms -- Korn/ferry International -- Heidrick & Struggles International -- Spencer Stuart -- Egon Zehnder International -- Russell Reynolds Associates -- Ray & Berndtson -- The Amrop Hever Group -- The Globe Search Group -- Iic Partners -- Transearch International -- Whitehead Mann Group -- Highland Partners -- A.t. Kearney Executive Search -- Signium International -- Stanton Chase International -- Christian & Timbers -- Eric Salmon & Partners -- Penrhyn International -- Itp Worldwide -- Boyden -- 5. Sector Specialists : Leading Consultants And Boutiques. Nancy Garrison Jenn. The ultimate guide to headhunters whether you are looking for a job or someone to employ. When firms need to fill management positions, when experienced managers want a new challenge, or when MBA graduates are looking for their first senior management role, they often turn to specialist headhunters or, to use the jargon of their trade, executive search consultants. This guide will provide a clear overview of the executive search market, the leading global firms, specialised niche firms and the best consultants by sector and industry worldwide. It will offer specific guidelines on how to use headhunters effectively, both for individuals looking for a job and organisations looking for someone to take on a particular management role. It will offer advice on what's important in the selection of an executive search firm and, for individuals, it will offer invaluable networking tips on how to get the best search consultants interested in you as a candidate... whether you are a recent MBA graduate or a senior executive.