Astute Search

12/24/2025

01/05/2022

To the managers out there venturing to fill open positions on their team:
What's the potential of the opportunity you're offering?
Speak to the people out there whose ambitions align..

12/13/2021

"Leadership is a two-way street, loyalty up and loyalty down. Respect for one's superiors; care for one's crew."
Grace Hopper, Computer science pioneer, "Queen of Code", US Navy Admiral.
b. 12/09/1906

11/10/2021

On the fence about someone your company interviewed recently?
Validate your gut with data..
"What risks do we see in hiring this person?"
"What would they need to demonstrate for us to feel more comfortable about their candidacy?"

11/04/2021

Your preparation and attitude when interviewing will impact your legacy.
What kind of impression do you want to make and what do you want to be known for when networking with new people?

11/03/2021

When your company is trying to hire but neglects

10/21/2021

Anyone hear this interview urban legend?
Junior executive level candidate is meeting with the company president for the final round.
It all goes well so they end the meeting with lunch at a high-end steak restaurant.
When the steaks come to the table, first thing the candidate does is sprinkle a dash of salt on their steak.
In that instant the president’s decision was made. The candidate was rejected because they didn’t taste the steak first, and assumed it needed salt..

10/13/2021

When posting your job opening, casting a wide net (know anyone who’s interested) can often go unnoticed since everyone else is doing it.
Instead, target a smaller market; those few individuals whose career ambitions match the promotability of your open role.
How do you do that? Describe what the role can turn into 1-2 years down the road.
“If you’re striving to become (one level up on the org chart), we can get you there quicker than if you stay at your current job.”

09/20/2021

Resignation 101:
Approaching your current employer with, "I have another job offer.."
sends a completely different message than, "I've accepted a new position".

09/06/2021

MUSE Monday: Treat behavioral interview questions like you're telling a story at a party..

Plus two example answers.

08/18/2021

Just because a company has a quick interview process and rushes to make you an offer, doesn't always mean it's the best career opportunity for YOU.
Getting frustrated is totally natural when you're interviewing and just don't know what's going on, but think about the big picture. An imperfect interview process doesn't always reflect how organized a company is as a whole.
A really good headhunter will advise employers on how to be more efficient with their interviewing, but also inform candidates, at the very beginning of the process, about every round and the reason for them. No surprises, no waiting around.
Our recommendation to those currently interviewing:
This is the next few years of your life, if not more. Don't be flattered by quick offers. Make sure the job offer aligns with your long term goals.
Your career could easily hit a wall because you rushed into the wrong job.

08/10/2021

Once you acknowledge job descriptions are imperfect and just need a little deciphering, you'll lose the urge to gripe..