Swipe Right For Leadership Candidates?

Still sifting through endless resumes in search of the perfect leadership candidate. . .

In response to a client's specific needs, we found it necessary to make a clear comparison between Hurst Consulting Options (HCO) and an Internet Job/Candidate Board, one of the major players in the “job/candidate matchmaking” industry. The need arose after the client fired two previous Patient Financial Directors, both sourced from the industry behemoth, due to their inability to integrate into their teams or perform at the level expected of hospital executives. As a result, we were challenged to explain how a retained search firm differed from the Internet’s leading job board, and the following comparison is what we shared with our Client:

Benefit	Hurst Consulting Options (HCO)	Internet Job/Candidate Boards
Guarantee	Provides a 15-month guarantee for their services	Does not offer any guarantee
Type of Entities Served	Specifically serves only acute and ancillary healthcare entities	Serves all types of entities, not just healthcare
Vetting of Candidates	Conducts a thorough vetting of all candidates to ensure all submitted candidates are interested in the job and meet Clients’ expectations	Does not vet candidates
Provision of References	Offers candidate references	Does not provide references
Candidate Exclusivity	Guarantees exclusive access to submitted candidates	Lacks candidate exclusivity; candidates visible to multiple entities simultaneously
Approach to Interviews	Facilitates tailored candidate interviews to directly address client requirements	Does not provide candidate interviews
Recruiter Interaction	Provides a Recruiter dedicated solely to the HCO Client	Does not have human interaction; algorithm driven
Update Frequency	Delivers weekly updates via writing and phone conferences.	Does not offer regularly scheduled updates

In conclusion, HCO and Internet Job/Candidate Boards offer divergent paths to the same destination - quality hires. HCO, with its guarantee and specialization, crafts a robust, risk-mitigated bridge for employers crossing the talent chasm. Internet Job/Candidate Boards, through sheer volume and reach, provide a sprawling network of bridges, leaving choice and chance in the hands of employers. Ultimately, the "best" service is contingent upon the unique needs, resources, and risk appetite of each company.

How do YOU determine you're making the right choice when it comes to finding top-tier leadership talent?  

Please share your preferences and experiences in our discussion on a targeted interview approach versus a job board’s more generalized method.