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Sunday, 14 February 2010 |
Executive Recruiters, "The Tide Has Changed." ExecuNet's Mark Anderson Share's the Latest Survey Results  Mark Anderson
Founded in 1988, ExecuNet brings C-level executives together online and in face-to-face meetings to discuss business challenges, solutions and opportunities, and share job leads. A recognized authority in executive recruiting and human capital, ExecuNet also provides members access to confidential six-figure jobs listings, proprietary research, and pragmatic advice.
ExecuNet Recruiter Confidence Index
Questions Peter Clayton Askes Mark Anderson:
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Can you share with us some of data points from your Recruiter Confidence Index survey?
- When was the survey conducted?
- How many executive recruiters participated?
- Are these representing retained or contingency firms - or a combination of both?
- When you analyze this data, Mark, do you see signs that this is a trend that has some staying power?
- Did you see any evidence that executive recruiters themselves are hiring and adding staff?
- Not to get too far off track, but last week a significant acquisition was made in the online job board industry. Of course, I’m referring to Monster’s purchase of HotJobs from Yahoo! -- what to you make of this, and do you think we’re going to see more consolidation in job boards?
- Generally speaking, when you say “executive recruiter” you can add, “looking for passive candidates only. Those out of work need not apply.” Considering what’s happened to the employment market over the past two years, will executive recruiters consider good executives in transition?
- Following up on this, what should executives being doing to raise their profile with recruiters?
- Since you brought up your membership, can you explain what an Associate Member’s benefits are, and how these contrast to the services full members receive?
- Here’s what I’ve been hearing from recruiters -- and this is actually good news for those listening who are in transition.
- 1. People with jobs are cemented to their seats if they feel they have some job security. They don’t want to put themselves in a situation where they’re last in, first out. (comment?)
- 2. Even if they would consider changing jobs, relocation is out of the question because of the RE market. Especially those who bought homes in the last 3-5 years - those folks are going nowhere. (comment)
- 3. At the senior executive level, along with homes -- are private schools. A significant barrier to relo. (comment)
- One stat from your survey I’d like you to expand on: 56 percent indicated they expect employers to leverage the current economic climate by “trading up” with new hires for existing management roles. And therein lies the opportunities for your members, am I correct?
- One of the unique aspects of ExecuNet is your monthly networking meetings -- held all over the country. Can you share with us any intelligence you’ve heard from your meeting organizers? Any trends you can extrapolate?
- Are you seeing an increase in job postings on your private job board?
- What didn’t I ask that you would like to share?
Disclosure: ExecuNet is a sponsor of TotalPicture Radio
Mark Anderson Biography: Mark Anderson joined ExecuNet in 1993, with extensive marketing, new product and business development experience. From 1986-1993, he served as President and Founder of A&M Associates, an investment management firm focusing on investments in information services, real estate and other investments. Before founding A&M Associates, Mr. Anderson held several senior marketing and financial positions with RCA Global Communications (A GE subsidiary) and American Can Company.
A widely recognized executive career management and recruiting expert, Mr. Anderson is regularly quoted in various publications including: The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, BusinessWeek, Dow Jones, CFO Magazine, HR Magazine, HR Focus, IndustryWeek, Sales & Marketing Magazine, The Boston Globe, ComputerWorld, among many others.
An Arjay Miller Scholar, Mr. Anderson received his MBA from Stanford University and a BA in Economics from Yale University.
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