Executive Search Now and Then

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Executive Search- Now and Then With a surge in the economy, the business of executive search has received a boost and is busier than ever. Cutting edge improvements in technology have made it possible for recruiters to reach out to talent far and wide. Rewind back to a decade ago and the picture was not as cozy with job application being a tiring and complex task.

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Executive Search- Now and Then Newspapers were the only source of advertising and people skimmed through scores of newsprint to find their dream job.

Setting The Ball Rolling Today more and more people are using hand held devices to discover their next job. Handy smartphones make the job easier and this fact is backed up by research.

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Executive Search- Now and Then Recruiting Today Interviewing was and still remains the most important aspect of selecting candidates. However what has changed is the manner in which interviews are conducted again thanks to technology. Skype interviews have fast replaced traditional face to face interviews. They score on the phone interview which is only voice based.

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Executive Search- Now and Then Being Present aka Being Online Today, an online presence actually translates into being present. Search engines are great but looking up a firm or a service and realizing that they do not have a substantive online presence can be uncomfortable. Important aspect is that prospective future employers can learn a great deal about applicants from their personal online presence. Candidates should be careful about what their internet personality portrays about them.

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Executive Search- Now and Then A well planned and informative website is of great utility to job seekers for whom researching an organization’s website is one of the best ways in which they can investigate a firm’s culture and decide whether they would fit well. From the employer’s point of view too, a well laid out website would help attract the best candidates would be well advised to ensure that their online presence is a true reflection of their organizational goals and vision.

Tel: +91 8010772772 , vijay@cornerstone.co.in


Executive Search- Now and Then A well planned and informative website is of great utility to job seekers for whom researching an organization’s website is one of the best ways in which they can investigate a firm’s culture and decide whether they would fit well. From the employer’s point of view too, a well laid out website would help attract the best candidates would be well advised to ensure that their online presence is a true reflection of their organizational goals and vision.

Tel: +91 8010772772 , vijay@cornerstone.co.in


Executive Search- Now and Then Piecing it all Together The revolution ushered in by the social media has been swift and extensive. From Twitter to LinkedIn to Facebook, there is a platform to suit almost every aspect of both work and leisure. Aside from social media’s ability to locate and target particular candidates, social media is also a valuable platform upon which recruiters can advertise some of their most desirable vacancies. After all, creating waves and catching attention is like a booth capture in the tough and competitive job market.

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