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Board-Seeker
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Board-Seeker

by Ralph Ward
July 2018
Beginner content levelBeginner
164 pages
3h 46m
English
Business Expert Press
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CHAPTER 9

Drafting Headhunters Into Your Board Search

Yes, chasing a board seat still depends heavily on personal networking and who-knows-who schmoozing. But for every rule there are exceptions, and an exclusive “backchannel” approach for the board wannabe will miss some opportunities.

One ally you may not think of in your board search program—executive search firms. Most career hi-pots hear regularly from search firms with job queries. Talent like yours should be on any good headhunter’s call list to prospect, gauge your interest, or see if you can offer referrals (if you think about it, what are search firm execs but pro-level networkers?).

When you receive these check-in calls, you may offer a few pleasantries, or invest some time in hearing ...

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ISBN: 9781948580861