It feels like summer just started, but fall is almost here. The telltale line for pumpkin spice at your local Starbucks signals it's time to prepare for New Year hiring. With end-of-year goals looming and holiday breaks approaching, four months can go quickly.

While not every hire requires engaging a search firm, knowing when to bring in outside expertise is crucial for meeting your hiring goals. This month, I'm sharing resources that dive into what a highly skilled search firm can offer (hint: perhaps Staffing Advisors?) and how that partnership can amplify your HR function and help your teams drive greater impact.

When you have a complex or critical hire on the horizon and need internal buy-in to engage an external partner, these resources will help make the case.

And for job seekers, we've put together a practical article on using AI to work smarter in your job search. Grab your first fall-spiced drink of the season and give it a read.

— Bob Corlett

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The Aha Factor: Rethinking Hiring Success

After completing hundreds of successful executive searches, we’ve seen a particular kind of “aha” moment happen time and again. When given the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in relevant business contexts, the candidate with the least familiar elements on their resume often proves to bring the most value to the team. It’s the good surprises that tell you you’re doing something right.

Work Your Job Search Smarter With AI

Check out these AI prompts to refine your career story and interview materials, plus—and this is key—a framework to get better output while remaining authentic to your voice and career goals. When looking for a job feels like a full-time job itself, you want to work smarter, not harder. This will help.

When the Clock Is Ticking on a Complex Hire

While following your typical process might work for many hires, tricky or high-stakes positions often require a much higher investment of staff effort, broader knowledge of the functional area, a deeper understanding of the current market, and the flexibility to adjust strategy as needed. That’s what a trusted search partner brings to the table.

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We are proud to have partnered with Civic Builders in the selection of their new Chief Financial Officer, Aaron Feldon. Join us in wishing congratulations to Aaron and Civic Builders!

"With over 20 years of experience, Aaron brings a wealth of knowledge to the role. His extensive industry expertise equips him to effectively steer Civic Builders’ financial strategies." Read more about Aaron and the Civic Builders team here.

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