3rd issue of the AIMS International Business Climate Analyzer: The ABCA

3rd issue of the AIMS International Business Climate Analyzer: The ABCA

January 31st, 2012 –Vienna, Austria – AIMS International, a preeminent Executive Search and Talent Management organization, has launched the third issue of its Business Climate indicator. ABCA delivers a global insight into the business climate by industry segments. 

Questions in the survey focus on past, present and expected business conditions, going back the last 4 months and forecasting the next 4 months. The information provides a very useful trend analysis in 7 major business segments. Continue reading “3rd issue of the AIMS International Business Climate Analyzer: The ABCA” »

Diversification of Global Strategies of Recruiting Companies

Diversification of Global Strategies of Recruiting Companies

Interview Article by Porters Magazine for Autumn/Winter Issue
Feature Article ‘Diversification of Global Strategies of Recruiting Companies’

Executive Summary of the Interview with Katsusuke Yokota, Representative Director, President, AIMS International Japan Ltd.

Executive Search Firm with a global partnership around the world
“Human Associates Inc., which was concentrating on executive search for foreign companies starting from the establishment of the firm, was hardly hit by Lehman Shock and started developing Japanese clients as a new client base. In the process, we realized more and more Japanese companies are expanding their business outside of Japan, especially in emerging countries such as China and India. Continue reading “Diversification of Global Strategies of Recruiting Companies” »

The Importance of Pace When Recruiting Passive Candidates

The Importance of Pace When Recruiting Passive Candidates

Applicant control is one of the key competencies required for recruiting passive candidates. At a basic level this means the need to ensure your candidate understands the career merits of the position before opting out. Unfortunately, most passive candidates make superficial decisions about a potential career move when first contacted by a recruiter, using compensation, the company, job title, and location to determine initial interest. Recruiters are usually at fault here, creating the trap by positioning the job as a lateral transfer, rushing the process, and selling the job. Continue reading “The Importance of Pace When Recruiting Passive Candidates” »

Interview Checklist

Interview Checklist

by Robert D. Hennessy

Companies looking for high marks for their candidate care program should be prepared to answer the following questions about their interviewing and hiring process: Continue reading “Interview Checklist” »

How to Interview

How to Interview

by Robert D. Hennessy 

Pharmaceutical companies reach out to many people through their hiring practices. The following are recommendations— some strategic and, some tactical— that pharmaceutical companies can use to enhance and optimize their candidates’ interview experiences:  Continue reading “How to Interview” »