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Camille Knapik Balch, recruiter on the Hirewell Managed and OnDemand Recruiting team shares some of the interviewing tips that have really helped her in the past.
???????? Setting an alarm 30 minutes before the interview so you have time to get your head together, take some deep breaths, and be prepared mentally
???????? Having notes next to me of who I am talking to, company facts, recent news/article about the company, job description, and my resume
???????? Take your time speaking- there is no need to rush through your answers. It is okay to ask for a minute to gather your thoughts before answering a question
???????? Celebrate your interview (no matter the outcome) plan something special after the interview to congratulate yourself for going through the process and doing your best
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Executive search isn’t some mysterious dark art. You’re not paying for secret handshakes and a magic Rolodex.
But that’s exactly what legacy firms want you to think.
They sell prestige. They sell access. They sell fear. And some companies buy it—because no one wants to screw up a high-profile hire.
Here’s the truth: access is the easy part. Executives respond more than anyone. The real challenge? Fit. Immersion. Results after the hire. And most firms skip that part entirely.
Jeff Smith and James Hornick rip the curtain off the smoke-and-mirrors world of exec search—and explain why most firms are failing their clients (badly) in The 10 Minute Talent Rant, Episode 109, “What Everyone Gets Wrong About Executive Search.”
Episode 109