One thing I’ve noticed in executive recruitment is how critical referrals can be — just last week, I secured an interview for a candidate who was recommended by a former CEO I worked with. What strategies do you all find most effective for encouraging referrals from your network?
Referrals are like gold coins in the recruitment treasure chest! One effective strategy I’ve found is to make it easy for your contacts to refer by providing clear details about what you’re looking for. Have you thought about offering a small incentive, like a coffee meetup for any successful referral?