by Abel Consulting | Sep 15, 2021 | executive candidates, executive search consultants
Why Candidates Turn Down Jobs So, you found a candidate you were crazy about and made an offer. And they turned it down. Why? As a recruiter, I have plenty of personal insight and anecdotal evidence to answer this question, but I also respect analytical data like...
by Abel Consulting | Sep 10, 2021 | executive candidates, executive search consultants
Why Doing Good is Good for You Want to feel good? Do good. You’ve probably heard this before: volunteering makes people happy. In fact, 94% of people who volunteer say it improves their mood, and 78% say it lowers their stress. Yet, according to a poll by Happify,...
by Abel Consulting | Sep 10, 2021 | executive candidates, executive search consultants
Why feedback matters, even if you decide not to hire There’s nothing as frustrating for a candidate as pouring their heart and soul into applying and interviewing for a job, only to be ghosted. Sadly, that’s the experience a lot of people tend to have. Over the last...
by Abel Consulting | Sep 10, 2021 | executive candidates, executive search consultants
Why I just told a client not to hire someone they thought was a great fit This might seem incredibly counterintuitive, but I recently told a client not to hire a candidate they thought would be a great fit. After 30+ years in management, I have learned a thing or two...
by Abel Consulting | Sep 10, 2021 | executive candidates, executive search consultants
Why LinkedIn is not an ideal way to reach out to potential bosses You’ve finally gotten your degrees of separation down to one with the company leader you’re hoping to connect with. Your next step is to reach out via InMail and introduce yourself. Your hope?… To...
