10,000 Hours

Autobiographical Form

SIMA® Autobiographical Input Form

Entry Strategies

Congratulations! You just accepted the job of your dreams. You know the company, its competitors, and the industry it operates within, but what do you know about the internal workings of your new organization? The corporate culture, protocols for how issues will be addressed, who the key players are, who is likely to be a key player in the future?

Executive Search Diagram

Handling Career Angst

"This job was fine in the past, but I can't see myself doing this for another 15 years."

Hiring a Search Firm

In a crowded world of slick recruiters with fancy brochures, it can be rather challenging to determine which firm can best meet your organization's needs.

How to Hire Great Leaders I

The difference between a great hire and a big mistake lies in the ability to understand (and thus predict) how a particular individual will carry out a particular role.

How to Hire Great Leaders II

Hiring your next CEO (CFO. VP Sales & Marketing, etc.) does not have to be a "roll of the dice"! (See How to Hire Great Leaders - Part I) It is possible to predict how a candidate will or will not perform leadership responsibilities.

Seven Deadly Sins of Hiring

With leading consultants putting the cost of hiring the wrong person at two or three times compensation, every organization should seek ways to minimize this unfortunate event. Heeding the seven practical steps outlined below can greatly increase the hiring success rate of any organization.

The New Paradigm

Top-flight companies at the threshold of the new millennium have witnessed a radical change in the dynamics of recruiting - namely that the demand for talent exceeds the supply across an alarming range of functions and positions.