Why Would You Hire a Retained Executive Search Firm? Hiring an Executive Search Firm is a topic that should have some thought behind it. Although it may seem like an odd idea if you already have an internal corporate recruiter, it becomes a highly effective strategy. As an executive search…
At Centennial, we align ourselves with good partners to round out our expertise. Here, Centennial’s Mike Sipple, Jr. and Jerry Howard have co-authored a three-part series on the ins and outs of hiring, from the planning stage to the start date. Decision-making: The Actual Interview and Selection Process Now is…
The Hiring Process 101: The Legwork of Recruiting: Job Details, Selection Team and Planning PART 2 of a three-part series Want to find out how and where to begin your hiring and recruitment process to achieve better results? We’ve summarized some key points on planning here. Watch for additional tactics…
The Hiring Process 101: How Do Recruiting and Hiring Mistakes Happen? PART 1 of a three-part series At Centennial, Inc., we align ourselves with great partners to round out our expertise. Here, Centennial’s Mike Sipple, Jr. and Jerry Howard have co-authored a three-part series on the ins and outs of hiring,…
How many times over the last 12 months have you either said or heard one of the following statements voiced during a hiring process? Everyone is underemployed or unemployed; so we should be able to hire talent quickly at all levels of the organization and within any function. Candidates are…
It's that time of year! Organizations are involved and engaging executive search & talent strategy firms in conversations on how to make 'Next Year' the best year ever as it relates to attracting and hiring the right people! How do we take our key learnings and challenges of this year…
One of the aspects I really enjoy while I am conducting an interview with a leader in a career transition is looking for a unique connection to break the ice and to make the time more comfortable for myself and the people I interview. I have met many interesting people…
Preparing and delivering communication provides me with a lot of satisfaction. I love the challenge of clearly conveying a desired message to an audience and then motivating them to think and act differently. When I write, there is one phase of writing that I call “addition by subtraction.” I add…
I was recently asked to share what defines "A" talent in the marketplace when recruiting leadership and key talent. The client asked, "What characteristics and traits should we be seeking if we truly want to recruit "A" talent to join our organization - executive leadership, management team and key people…
