So, you want to hire a top-tier ex-Consultant.
First time hiring someone with a background from McKinsey, Bain and Boston Consulting Group (often shortened to MBB)? I’ve hired hundreds and […]
Case study: how to hire a Head of Strategy in a third tier city in China.
I told my client how to hire a Head of Strategy in a third tier city in China. They refused and tried […]
Which headhunter can help me?
I don’t know but I’ll teach you how to find the right one. Look for an expert that handles exactly your target […]
The best language to learn for a career in Asia is not what you think it is.
The best language to learn for a career in Asia is not what you think it is. NOT Chinese. Not Vietnamese either. […]
Underutilized career hack
Ask your headhunter for career advice. Last week I had a long conversation with a McKinsey consultant. He is not ready to […]
Choose your headhunter carefully
If your headhunter is not giving you advice and telling you things you don’t already know, get a better headhunter. Applies both […]
Common resume mistakes I have seen after reviewing >10,000 resumes
During thirteen years in executive search I have reviewed over 10,000 resumes. I still find that many resumes have errors in them. […]
How to customize your resume
The main goal of customizing your resume is to reduce mental load of the reader: you make it obvious that your experience […]
Top 5 video call mistakes
A big part of my job consists of doing interviews and client calls via video conference, even before Covid 19. In total […]
How to prepare for a headhunter interview
This is an important conversation and will have impact on your career not only for the near-term, but also for the mid- […]