Hard Evidence for Soft Skills: 9 Essential Attributes to Look for in Legal Recruitment

Crunching data such as law school prestige, class rank and employment history can certainly help legal recruiting firms identify a cohort of a given law firm’s likely new hires. Are they intelligent? Obviously. Well-networked? Probably. Certain to succeed for themselves and their employers in the dynamic, uniquely humanistic field of real…

Executive Recruiters Recommend Looking for These 6 Soft Skills in Financial Executives

One of the few executives who direct the organization at the enterprise level is the chief financial officer. It is a large, complex, and demanding responsibility, even in the most basic of business environments. This responsibility is particularly mission-critical in volatile times. Thus, identifying the delicate blend of traits and qualifications your next…

How Rochester, NY, Companies Can Win Talent War 2.0

The world of talent acquisition has always been in constant flux. 2020, however, spurred an acceleration of pre-existing market shifts which left many companies struggling to find, recruit, and keep qualified employees in the new hiring landscape. In Rochester, New York, business leaders already faced a continuous uphill battle regarding the…

2021: The Year in Talent

If you’re struggling to make sense of today’s talent market, you’re not alone. From the long view, here’s what we think you need to know about the current moment – and what you can do to win Talent War 2.0.  The market for top-level talent is white hot.  Like the housing…

Managing Millennials: Getting The Most Out Of Your Gen Y Employees

Every generation in the workplace has its hallmarks. Unfortunately, millennials have the unique distinction of being the first generation in recorded history to perform worse than their parents financially. This age bracket receives an unfortunate amount of bad press, with stereotypes ranging from entitlement to social ineptitude. However, business leaders must…

Optimizing Your LinkedIn Presence for 2021: Personal Brand Equity for Jobseekers

Developing a strong personal brand online has been vital for career advancement for at least a decade. The events of the past year, however, have exponentially increased the impact of your online profile. Like corporations, individuals must build and maintain a brand that aligns past experiences, future expectations, and core areas…

Hiring a Compliance Officer? 5 Things to Ask a Potential Candidate

The role of compliance officer may be the most crucial for executive recruitment within a legal or financial organization. It is also a critical position for any other type of company that must adhere to regulatory or legal requirements. The compliance officer’s primary duty is to continually ensure that the organization…

How to craft a killer resume

The first eyes on your resume are probably going to be electronic. But final hiring decisions are going to be made by actual people. It’s critical to craft your resume to stop both automated scanning systems and real live managers in their tracks. Here are some key things to consider:

5 Things to Look For in a Performance Coach

There are many great reasons to hire a performance coach for your executives and staff. Of course, the primary goal is to raise overall company or organization achievement, which is why many organizations begin coaching from the top down, starting with leadership. However, performance coaching can be conducted for any role…

Networking: How to shine even if you’re shy

Ask a veteran salesperson how they can summon the will to put themselves out there every day, and the answer will reassure even the shyest networker. Sales people are confident because they know they doing their prospects a favor. They have solutions to other people’s needs. This is what we all need to remember when networking, especially the shyest of us. Here are a few other tips:

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