Why Hiring Managers Should Have an Online Presence
As technology advances and social media becomes a more prominent part of people's lives, many hiring managers are taking advantage of the benefits of an online presence. But why is having an online presence so important for hiring managers? Let's [...]
Navigating Interview Questions with Sensitivity
Job interviews are a critical stage in the hiring process, offering both employers and candidates an opportunity to assess each other's suitability. However, sometimes certain questions can unintentionally touch upon sensitive issues, leading to discomfort and misunderstandings. In this blog, [...]
Are you CEO potential?
Becoming a CEO is the goal of many seasoned leaders. However, the road to the top can be challenging and filled with obstacles. I've worked with many high-potential candidates on various C-suite search projects who aspire to reach the C-suite. [...]
Testing for Talent
I have found that the concept of psychometrics testing is always a tricky piece within the recruitment process irrespective of the level of the individual. In today's competitive job market, it can be challenging for companies to find the right [...]
Exploring the Ongoing Disparity in Wages Between Genders: A Closer Look at the Gender Pay Divide
We recently discovered, during a Search Assignment concluded for a South African Financial Services client that there is still a significant pay gap between men and women in South Africa. As a team, we were intrigued to explore the underlying [...]
How to Spot a Toxic Company Culture from a Job Advert
Finding a job is about more than just getting a salary. It's also about finding a company culture that will motivate you, make you feel like a valued team member, and help you achieve your career goals. Unfortunately, not all [...]
Make sure you read the Job Description before signing the Job Offer
Job descriptions are one of the most important elements of the recruitment process, and yet so many organisations get it wrong. This is essential if you want your organisation to attract top talent and make well-aligned hires! I have seen [...]
The Benefits of Hiring on Skills Over Experience
When hiring new staff, it can be tempting to focus on experience rather than skills. After all, having a solid understanding of what the job requires is important and being able to prove that you have done it before can [...]
Shifting the Paradigm: Why Hiring Managers Must Own the Recruitment Process
As the job market continues evolving, hiring managers and leaders need to adapt their strategies and become more accountable in sourcing exceptional talent for their teams. More than ever, it is apparent that recruitment and talent selection is not just [...]
Recruitment in 2023 & the rocking horse syndrome
There is always lots of activity in recruitment or talent acquisition but often, failure to make any useful progress, sometimes it keeps hiring managers happy, for a while anyway. Enter the Rocking Horse syndrome. “Do not confuse motion and progress. [...]
Career opportunities outside of management consulting
Are you exploring career options post your time in consulting? Our firm is organised into several recruiting practices that specialise in finding candidates based on their function. Our Strategy Practice successfully placed several Management Consultants into interesting and diverse roles. [...]
Why Money Matters: First Salary
We’ve all had the advice that we should be okay with the salary of our first job. After all, we’re simply trying to gain experience and get onto the career ladder. And whilst this may still be true for individuals [...]