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What if clients could give you valuable feedback with a single click? Make it easier for them to take part in your process, and they’ll be better partners in any executive search. When clients can give a literal thumbs up or thumbs down—and provide their notes—to the candidates on your list in real time, here’s what happens: ??? They stay engaged in your search by being an active participant ?? They see the work you’ve put in at every stage ?? They stay bought in and confident in your process You can look forward to increased placement rates, quicker searches, and cleaner data when you make client collaboration part of your firm’s process. And choosing an executive search software designed for collaboration makes it an easy practice to adopt. Read more about why clients love collaborating in Clockwork ??

There's still time to register for tomorrow's webinar, Marketing Your Specialization 101, where Bianca Rodas, VP of Marketing from McDermott + Bull and Julia Scheffer Global Director, Business Development from AltoPartners Executive Search will join our very own Thaddeus Andres to discuss: ?? How to identify and leverage the most effective marketing channels for business development ?? A structured, scalable content strategy to consistently engage decision-makers ?? Best practices for using LinkedIn to elevate your visibility and build a stronger pipeline All registrants will also receive a valuable content playbook to help you successfully market your specialization. Register here! https://lnkd.in/gN69xqDe.

How can you keep growing your executive search project pipeline, even when the market is quiet? Try Market Mapping. While leadership will always be in demand, slow periods can still persist. This is where Market Mapping comes into play — a pre-search service that helps build future talent pipelines, identify leadership gaps, and track candidate movements. It’s a low-barrier offering that positions your firm as a trusted advisor, opens doors to meaningful client conversations, and sets you up for future search work. Curious about how it works? Here's what you need to know about this game-changing service. ??

How can you make your services stand out within the executive search landscape? And, with a busy schedule, how can you go about winning more work as strategically as possible? Next Thursday, March 13, Thaddeus Andres will give you some key insights in our upcoming webinar, Marketing Your Specialization. He'll be joined by a panel of experts including Bianca Rodas (VP, Marketing, McDermott + Bull Executive Search) and Julia Scheffer (Global Director of Business Development, AltoPartners Executive Search) to discuss business development and lead generation for your specialization, including: ?? How to identify and leverage the best marketing channels for business development. ?? Creating and Implementing a simple, consistent and engaging content strategy. ?? Using LinkedIn for effectively building BD pipelines. ?? BONUS: Downloadable 4-Part Marketing Playbook for Search Firms - All registrants will receive a step-by-step 4 part guide for marketing your specialization and firm. Register here! https://lnkd.in/gzFvqjJU

Thanks to all who joined yesterday's live demo walking through three key Clockwork features that can help transform your retained executive search projects! In case you missed it (or if you could use a refresher), check out our latest blog post to learn more about how to use our platform to: ?? Seamlessly import and rediscover candidates ?? Manage projects more efficiently with features like research criteria and candidate scoring ?? Keep your data fresh and accurate using data enrichment Read more below!??

Looking to shorten your search cycles, increase your placement rates and boost your firm's overall performance? There's still time to join our live demo webinar on Thursday 27 February at 2:00 pm ET / 11:00 am PT, designed to give you a look at the full potential of Clockwork to power your retained executive search projects. Get a walkthrough of our platform, including: ? Business Development Tools - to help you discover new opportunities and pitch new clients ?? Recruiting CRM - to unleash firm-wide intelligence across all searches, candidates, clients and recruiter activity ?? Client Transparency and Automated Reporting - to centralize client feedback, management, and results tracking in one platform. ?? Executive Search Process Management - to align your software with proven executive search methodology Our host, Thaddeus Andres, will be fielding topics you'd like to focus on, so bring your questions! We look forward to seeing you there. https://lnkd.in/gdxc23CV

Success in executive search isn't about working in silos. It's about understanding the entire search process from finding clients to closing deals. And it's alwasy a good time to gut-check your process. "The Eight Stages of Successful Retained Search" is our step-by-step guide designed to equip you with the skills to drive client collaboration, complete searches efficiently, and grow your business sustainably. Whether you're new to retained search or looking to refine your approach, this course breaks down every stage to help you and your team work together, close more searches, and thrive in this competitive industry. Ready to elevate your executive-level placements? Register to view the course below. ??

Executive recruiters that are seen as “Trusted Advisors” have shorter search cycles, higher placement rates and operate at peak performance - but how do they get to that level? Join me for a live webinar on Thursday 27 February at 2:00 pm ET / 11:00 am PT, where I’m doing a live demo Clockwork, software made for executive search firm including: ? Business Development Tools - Use CRM tools to discover new business development opportunities and pitch new clients. ?? Recruiting CRM - How to unleash firm-wide intelligence across all searches, candidates, clients and recruiter activity. ?? Client Transparency and Automated Reporting - Automate reporting and centralize client feedback and management in one platform. ?? Executive Search Process Management - Align your software with your proven executive search methodology. For this live demo webinar you are in the driver’s seat and decide what we get to focus on. Bring your questions and I’ll see you there. Clockwork https://lnkd.in/gWS-5vcM

In the fast-paced world of executive recruiting, efficiency isn't just a luxury—it's a necessity. Before she co-founded Rise Executive Search, April Sarraille faced a challenge familiar to many in this industry: outdated systems that hindered efficiency and client communication. After enduring the frustration of disjointed tools and manual updates, April turned to Clockwork and never looked back. The great results her team have achieved speak for themselves. ?? Speedy Searches: The team can now close searches in as few as 63 days, significantly below the industry average. ?? Seamless Client Experience: The intuitive client portal ensures clients receive timely updates and can easily provide feedback, enhancing relationships. ?? Transparency & Collaboration: Full visibility into project communications allows team members to step in and out of projects effortlessly, ensuring continuity without compromising quality. April sums it up best: "My team can focus more on candidates instead of navigating cumbersome systems." Learn more about how you can make your firm's value visible from day one. ??