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Intro to the Eight Stages of Successful Retained Search

Christian Spletzer - September 9, 2024

I’ve worked in the search industry for most of my career—first as a recruiter, and later as the founder and CEO of an executive search software company. In that time, I’ve developed a deep understanding of how this industry operates, and in particular, what it takes to run an effective executive search firm.

Topics: Executive Search- Executive Recruiter- The Eight Stages of Successful Retained Search- Best Practices

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A.I.'s Future Impact On The Executive Search Process

Thaddeus Andres - August 27, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI (ChatGPT) and Automation over the past year have evolved at a rapid pace. To gain a deeper understanding and the future evolution of AI’s role in the executive search process, Clockwork surveyed 179 executive search firms across the globe over a 6 week period at the end of 2023. The survey was structured based upon the 8 Stages of the executive search.

Topics: Executive Search- The Eight Stages of Successful Retained Search- Best Practices- Business Development

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3 AI Tools to Level Up Your Executive Search Process

Thaddeus Andres - August 19, 2024

Hundreds of new AI tools have emerged that claim to transform the recruiting process. But which ones can actually benefit a high-touch executive search?

Topics: Executive Search- Executive Search Software- Best Practices

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Search Firms Are Divided If A.I. Can Intelligently Source and Assess Finalist Candidates

Thaddeus Andres - August 19, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI (ChatGPT) and Automation over the past year have evolved at a rapid pace. Incorporation of AI functionality in candidate sourcing software is one of the key areas of interest as the industry evolves. To gain a deeper understanding and the future evolution of AI’s role in the executive search process, Clockwork surveyed 179 executive search firms across the globe at the end of 2023. The purpose of the survey was to identify key areas of opportunity for AI to support the search process, and gather insights around market demand for future growth for AI.

You can download the full report here. 

And here's a snapshot on A.I.'s impact on sourcing and assessing final candidates. 

Topics: Executive Search- The Eight Stages of Successful Retained Search- Best Practices

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Search Firms Believe A.I. Will Have Little Impact On Final Stages Of A Search.

Thaddeus Andres - August 6, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI (ChatGPT) and Automation over the past year have evolved at a rapid pace. To gain a deeper understanding and the future evolution of AI’s role in the executive search process, Clockwork surveyed 179 executive search firms across the globe over a 6 week period at the end of 2023. The purpose of the survey was to identify key areas of opportunity for AI to support the search process, and gather insights around market demand for future growth for AI. This is an excerpt below on A.I.'s impact on a search closeout within the executive search process.

Topics: Executive Search- Days to Placement- Executive Search Software- The Eight Stages of Successful Retained Search- Best Practices

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Search Firms See A.I. Supplementing Most Of Their Marketing Efforts

Thaddeus Andres - July 30, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI (ChatGPT) and Automation over the past year have evolved at a rapid pace. To gain a deeper understanding and the future evolution of AI’s role in the executive search process, Clockwork surveyed 179 executive search firms across the globe over a 6 week period at the end of 2023. The purpose of the survey was to identify key areas of opportunity for AI to support the search process, and gather insights around market demand for future growth for AI. This is an excerpt below on A.I.'s impact on marketing and business development for executive search firms.

Topics: Executive Search- The Eight Stages of Successful Retained Search- Best Practices- Business Development

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