I’ve met with several retained search recruiters to get an understanding of their personal experiences in reaching out to others and shaping the decision to court a decision-maker into another high-level role. For example, let’s say your client is seeking a top fund manager in the Korean fixed income market. After a few days of research for your boss you’re on a plane to Korea to meet that fund manager… that happened to a retained recruiter in his first week of work.
If you’re looking to court top talent to your organization, here are some considerations to Hire with your head: