Qualifying the Right Executives with Key Competency Questions Hiring top executives is crucial yet challenging. You need leaders aligned with your values who have the skills to guide your organization to success. This is where Key Competency Questions (KCQs) make all the difference. KCQs are custom questions designed to reveal abilities vital for an executive role. They assess leadership, problem-solving, strategic thinking, and other core skills. In this post, discover why KCQs bring better results. Laser Focus on Must-Have Traits KCQs zero in on make-or-break competencies for executive roles ..read more

When a key role becomes vacant, hiring managers have three main options: The Best Recruitment Strategy – Retained Search Assign multiple contingent recruiters Try to fill the role internally Hire a retained executive search firm Assigning multiple contingent recruiters may seem efficient – but it is often ineffective. These recruiters only earn a fee if the role is filled, so they rush unqualified candidates to save time and make placements. You’ll get resumes, but likely not the right fit. Filling the role internally also has flaws. While you save agency fees, valuable time is lost better s ..read more

At Alexander Executive Search, we recognized the need for change in the tired, ineffective recruitment processes that relied on endless CV review and repetitive interviews. We knew there had to be a better way we are now Transforming Recruitment through Proven Methodology and Technology. We developed a solution – AES.   Combining proven methodology with cutting-edge technology, AES transforms hiring by: Comprehensively assessing candidate competencies, behaviors, and drivers through validated evaluations Benchmarking candidates against your current top talent using predictive analytics ..read more

When it comes to securing elite executive talent, Alexander Executive Search Limited takes a transformative approach. Over the past six years, our organization has leveraged cutting-edge technology and recruitment science to achieve phenomenal success for clients across the construction, infrastructure, and energy sectors. At the core of Alexander Executive Search is an unwavering commitment to matching exceptional professionals with premier opportunities. Our firm recognizes that true success stems not merely from placements, but from forging enduring partnerships between organizations and ca ..read more

Choosing the wrong recruitment firm can derail your hiring efforts and cost your business dearly. Watch for these signs that your current agency may not have your best interests in mind. 5 Signs Your Recruitment Agency Isn’t Working in Your Best Interest. Quick Shortlist Delivery A hasty shortlist likely indicates shortcuts rather than a thorough search. This raises the risk of a poor fit and wasted time and money down the line.   Overemphasis on CVs While important, CVs shouldn’t be the sole evaluation tool. Look for assessments of competencies, interviews, and behavioral fit ..read more

Recruiters often make big promises to win your business – claims of vast networks, low fees, and quick turnarounds. But what’s the reality behind the sales pitch? Here are some secrets recruiters don’t want you to know:   Myth: Recruiters are highly focused on your search. Reality: Most recruitment work goes unpaid, so recruiters juggle many searches at once hoping a few pay off. You likely get only 20-30% of their attention.   Myth: Recruiters have access to the best candidates. Reality: Much of recruiting is a numbers game – throwing lots of candidates out there hoping some stick ..read more

We’ve all been there. You and your team spend weeks reviewing resumes and interviewing candidates for a critical executive role. Everyone seems qualified on paper, yet you can’t reach consensus on the best hire. Without clear reasons, some favor Candidates A and C, while others prefer B and D. In the end, you reject the entire shortlist and start over from scratch.   Where did things go wrong? In most cases, it boils down to one neglected question: What behavioral traits and personality attributes are you seeking? Before beginning the search, recruiters need to understand the ideal behavi ..read more

Finding and hiring top executive talent is one of the most critical activities for any organization. Yet many companies continue to rely on traditional recruitment methods that are inefficient, inconsistent, and prone to bias.   Alexander Executive Search is pioneering a new approach – leveraging cutting-edge technology to transform the executive search process. Over the past six years, we have achieved phenomenal success rates and guaranteed results for clients in the construction and infrastructure sectors.   What makes Alexander Executive Search truly unique is our proprietary (AE ..read more

Searching for an executive recruitment solution that delivers extraordinary results? Look no further than AES. This groundbreaking system is engineered to transform your talent acquisition strategy and yield unmatched hiring outcomes. With AES, benefit from: A 96% 12-month retention rate, exceeding most executive search firms Comprehensive market mapping that uncovers all potential candidates A risk-free guarantee, including a 1-month refund and 12-month replacement service A shortlist of 3-5 handpicked, ideal candidates to simplify hiring Efficient online candidate profiles that facilitate s ..read more

When it comes to talent acquisition, do you truly know your full costs? Many organizations don’t consider the complete picture. But poor hiring decisions can have a tremendous financial impact. That was the eye-opening revelation when we introduced a client to our proprietary Bad Hire CalculatorTM. By quantifying the multifaceted expenses of both good and bad recruitment outcomes, it provided perspective they had never seen before. The Bad Hire CalculatorTM was inspired by a 2017 study called “Perfect Match” by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation. This landmark report revealed essenti ..read more