The differences between retained executive search and contingency recruiters

Retained executive search consultants are looking for people who are happy in their current positions, and for whom something new might be of interest. In fact, those happy potential candidates are often so happy where they are, that they're not expecting the call, and the art of recruiting becomes essential in engaging them in the first place.

Jared RedickFebruary 26, 2017Career Planning, Career Transition, Boyden Global Executive Search, Branding, Stealth Job Seeker, Eye on the C-Suite, executive search, Fortune 500, Korn Ferry, Risk Taking, The more you know, linkedin, Seniority, Spencer Stuart

Spencer Stuart Dishes on "Making the Best [Career] Transition"

It's not rocket science, but it is a lot of intention, preparation, and cross-platform career messaging clarity.

Here's a sneak peek from the search firm's August 2015 "Career Advice" column, demonstrating that good planning is particularly helpful for the stealth job seeker:

Jared RedickAugust 1, 2015Career Transition, executive search, Spencer Stuart, Career Planning, Career Messaging

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