How to Recognise Excellence in Executive Search – Hardcover
42,90 €
What separates an exceptional executive search firm from the rest?
Drawing on over 30 years of experience and more than 1,000 executive search assignments, Bob Olin takes readers behind the scenes of the profession, revealing the principles, practices and standards that distinguish excellence from mediocrity.
An insightful guide for business leaders, hiring decision-makers, executive search professionals and executives who want to understand how executive search really works.
A comprehensive guide to excellence in executive search
What makes an outstanding headhunter? How can you recognise a world-class executive search firm? And what should companies and candidates know about the executive recruitment process?
In How to recognise excellence in Executive Search, Bob Olin shares the knowledge and insights gained from over 30 years in executive search and more than 1,000 assignments.
The book takes readers behind the scenes of executive recruitment, examining the people, processes, professional standards and research capabilities that distinguish exceptional executive search services.
What will you discover?
- What defines a world-class executive search firm and an outstanding search consultant.
- How the executive search process works, from research and candidate identification to evaluation and selection.
- Why professional research, ethical standards and confidentiality are essential to successful executive search.
- How companies can make more informed decisions when selecting an executive search partner.
- How executives and potential candidates can better understand executive search and navigate career opportunities.
Who is this book for?
Business leaders and board members – Understand what to look for when choosing an executive search partner and recruiting senior leadership.
HR and talent acquisition professionals – Gain deeper insight into executive search processes, quality standards and best practices.
Executive search consultants and researchers – Explore the methods, professional principles and research expertise behind high-quality executive search.
Executives and career-minded professionals – Learn how headhunters work, how executive candidates are identified and what to consider when exploring new career opportunities.
Learn from decades of executive search experience
Bob Olin brings together practical knowledge, professional observations and lessons from a career spanning more than three decades and over 1,000 executive search assignments.
Rather than simply describing how executive recruitment works, the book helps readers understand what separates excellent executive search from ordinary recruitment services.
Whether you are hiring senior executives, working in the search profession or considering your next career move, this book offers a valuable perspective on the world of executive search.
Anonymous –
A very informative book, everything you ever need to know about executive search in a nutshell. Much recommended!
Anonymous –
Very good and interesting.
Sanna Kröger –
Excellent read. Bob really knows what he writes about. Experienced, detailed guide to executive search and research function. Bravo!
Antti Ruhanen –
Excellent and professional book written by one of the best professionals in the industry
Arto Sormunen –
The writer combines nicely his special knowledge with a rather broad perspective in professional service business. Worth of reading for seasoned professionals and very informative for youngsters in Executive Search.
Ari Karhu –
Excellent. I found the book very useful. The principles that Bob presents to run a successful operation could well be applied not only to executive search but to many other business areas, too. I recommend reading / studying the book.
Klaus Kuhanen –
Good reading for any business professional. I found the book something I wish I had available early on in my career – and very useful even at a later stage in once life. Covers all you need to understand when being a Executive Search customer!
Elina Niemi –
Highly recommended. Useful and detailed package of executive search process and ethics.
Pavel Ishanov –
Carefully selected material. Written by the person, who is real guru in his profession. I also have had some personal experience meeting with the author. I must admit he is smart and outgoing person. Hope his book will have many readers!
Helena Jäntti –
Highly recommended. A very informative book in nicely writing model, everything you need to know about executive search. Perfect way to start processing your own mindset about this area.
Timo Kukkonen –
Excellent reading! Works well for anyone interested in the subject. Whether you are a seasoned professional in the field or someone looking for advice for the next career move, can benefit from the different views presented in the book.
Pasi, 35 years experience in the ExS –
If you want to know everything about ExS read the book! Finally a book, which is covering the whole delivery chain of the executive search. The writer really knows the business. You could start reading from any point and read the parts interesting you most. However, I strongly recommend studying the whole content even if some issues are repeated in the diverse chapters. Strong recommendation!!!!
Nina Wendelin –
Exciting insights! Bob Olin’s book is a complete guide and a rare and exciting insight in the field of executive search.
Heikki Ihasalo –
Can highly recommend the book! The book was a very interesting introduction to executive search. It gave for a non-recruiter a clear picture of what the executive recruitment process is in practice. The book also included useful tips on how to become a candidate for executive search.
Jaakko Anttila –
A piece of gold.
In every business area there are some “laws of nature” that reveal themselves little by little for those who work on that sector for long enough.
In the Foreword of the book Bob Olin modestly says that he is writing down his own opinions. Actually, he wrote down much more than just opinions: he wrote down those “laws of nature”!
For non-recruiters this book gives valuable, revealing insight. You must read this if
– you are buying executive search services (find out what you actually should be paying for) or
– you want to know how to promote your own career.
For recruiting professionals this book is a piece of gold for benchmarking and for learning more. And for getting peer support from a very, very experienced researcher!
Anonymous –
This highly throughout book offers an excellent insight for those interested in the executive search industry. The author gives a researcher’s point of view to the business – this is something that you can’t find elsewhere. I can warmly recommend this book.
Hannu-Matias Nurmi –
Bob Olin has channeled his expertise and insight based on decades of high quality work in the area of premium executive search.
As I’m currently building up an executive search firm of my own, I’d say Bob’s thoughts have been extremely valuable and also a good check list for the definition of ‘excellence’.
These days, as the terminology and conception around executive search is getting obscure and all kinds of services are wrapped in the cover of ‘executive search’, Bob’s book acts as a good reminder of industry best practices that ensure that the client value is delivered. As someone believing strongly in transparency, I really enjoyed Bob’s way of walking the reader through the process in details, which often during the actual processes might remain something that seems to be a bit behind the smoke curtain from candidates’ or clients’ point of view.
I strongly recommend reading the book – both for the search industry newcomers but also for the ones that think they’ve ‘been there and done that’ (only rare of us have nothing new to learn).
The book is also a great introduction to companies using executive search services and candidates willing to progress their careers.
Anonymous –
Bob Olin’s book provides a truly unique and comprehensive description of contemporary executive search from the perspectives of clients, candidates, as well as the consultants and researchers working in executive search.
This book can be recommended to anyone who wants to understand how a business that is often regarded as secretive works in practice. Especially for potential candidates, the book answers questions before they even come to mind!
Kari Niskanen –
Bob’s book really takes you into the world of executive recruiting. The author’s long experience and expertise clearly show. The book has an understandable and down to earth approach, which makes it easy to read. No unnecessary consult jargon in this book. Some repeats but nothing that disturbs. Can definitely be recommended.
Johan Friman –
Well written & a lot of detailed information. A very comprehensive book. Includes all the information needed especially for people interested in working for the Executive search industry. The extremely important role of the researchers is also explained well, a role that end customers don’t always understand. A bit less of repetitive topics would have been good.
Ralf Hermansson –
In this book Bob clearly points out that quality in a service doesn’t come by accident. By wast experience he knows what he’s talking about and good examples color the text. Highly recommendable for all interested in the search-profession regardless of level or years in the business.
Bengt Lindqvist –
Insightful and useful about the recruitment industry. A must when you want to land the job you want.