FINANCIAL SERVICES
By Heidi Mirasola
We can search for anyone, anywhere. We have been working on a search for
a Director of Finance for a leading pharmaceutical company. The catch
is that the right candidate must speak fluent English and Mandarin, as
well as be willing to live in China for 2 to 3 years.
We are pleased to say that the search is going well. Over ten candidates have been presented. We have the knowledge and the ability to use various sources to find qualified candidates. The methods we use may vary from search to search, depending on what is required. But the outcome is the same - qualified candidates with the required credentials. Brentwood offers a quality and personal touch that isn't found in other search firms. The interview process is in progress for the Director of Finance position.
We are confident that the perfect candidate will be hired for this position. We now have been successful on Spanish- and Chinese- speaking assignments.
PHARMACEUTICAL
By Barbara Benkwitt
Over the past six months we have seen changes in recruiting for the pharmaceutical industry, both from the client and the candidate side. This results in challenges as well as rewards!
From the industry perspective we see targeted hiring in certain key areas,
such as Medical Directors and roles in marketing. For a recent market
research project, we looked at large and small pharmaceutical companies,
as well as agencies and secondary data providers. Many potential candidates
had recently moved from an agency to industry. The successful candidates,
who had come from within the pharmaceutical industry, are thrilled with
the opportunity, and the client is confident that they have selected the
best persons for the positions.
From the candidate's perspective, both at the mid-level and senior level,
we have noticed an increasing interest in considering new opportunities
especially if moving from a major pharmaceutical company to a more modestly
sized company. Many major pharma companies are under merger and cost-reductions,
and many people are finding a career move to a smaller firm to their liking,
so as to be able to impact the company bottom line more closely. We have
seen shakeout within the biotech industry especially on the West Coast.
We expect these trends to continue, with keen competition for those key positions in pharmaceuticals. Because of our experience and networking in all functional areas in pharmaceuticals, we are able to support our clients very effectively.
TECHNOLOGY ABOUNDS
By Florene Stawowy
One of the best ways to locate skilled potential candidates is to target their user groups.
User groups are very interesting organizations. The good news is you are virtually assured of a quality targeted audience. The bad news is you can be instantly thrown off if you use them inappropriately or exclusively. The Internet allows recruiters to contact thousands of individuals with job opportunities. There are so many recruiters on the Internet that they can blend together in the candidate's minds. Our challenge is to Stand Out from any other executive recruiting firm. We build relationships with our candidates and value them!
We like to focus and become well known in the industry areas in which
we are recruiting. Most cities have web sites that deal with career opportunities.
Become familiar with the community and let them become familiar with you.
Some of the best candidates come from a referral.
BANKING
By Pat Pagana
We currently are working on several assignments in the banking area, from sales to vice presidents. The banking industry is going through changes and of course there are always mergers. Banking recruitment offers a unique challenge and the resources and tools that we utilize help us find the perfect match.
