A recruiting partner who lives in your corner of the market, and knows who isn’t looking yet.
Choose someone who spends every day in your world. For finance and accounting, that means controllers, finance directors, and CFO-level leaders. For HR, it means heads of HR, VPs, and HR directors. Some of the best leaders aren’t browsing job boards or sending out resumes, because they’re busy doing great work somewhere else. A good recruiter already knows who those people are and can reach out to them personally.
“Jason is the best! He reached out to me about a potential position that he thought I may be interested in. He was right, because I was interested and got the job!” -Taleesha J. Pittsburgh
Honest, open communication, and no surprises.
You should always know where your search stands, what’s working, and what isn’t. Ask about fees, guarantees, and timelines up front. A recruiter who is upfront from the first conversation is usually one you can trust through the whole search. Bryan M. in Pittsburgh put it this way: “[Atsali Search] had great communication throughout the process.”
A real feel for fit, not just a good-looking resume.
Anyone can send you resumes. A good recruiter takes the time to understand your team, your culture, and what the role really needs, then finds the person who fits it. This is invaluable for HR leaders, who shape culture for everyone else.