Owning the Recruitment Process
Mastering In-house Executive Search
As an in-house executive recruiter, owning the recruitment process is crucial for successful executive search. Be empowered to take charge and drive the hiring process from start to finish.
Key aspects of owning the recruitment process:
Set clear expectations during the intake call:
Define the realistic hiring goals
Establish priorities
Outline the recruitment timeline
Make decisions on candidate screening:
Trust your expertise to identify qualified candidates
Don't rely solely on hiring manager preferences
Take calculated risks in presenting candidates you believe in
Adjust priorities weekly:
Regularly reassess the search strategy
Be flexible to market conditions and candidate availability
Drive the process forward:
Schedule interviews proactively
Follow up consistently with both candidates and hiring managers
Keep the momentum going throughout the search
Provide strategic guidance:
Offer insights on market trends and candidate expectations
Advise on competitive offers and negotiation strategies
Remember, as the process owner, your role is to make hiring easy for managers while ensuring the best outcomes. This means sometimes pushing back on requests that might derail the search or compromise quality.
By confidently owning the recruitment process, you will streamline the search, improve the quality of hires, and solidify your position as a trusted advisor in executive search.
