5 Mistakes Made When Using Director Recruiters

For this Vid-Guide, we’re going to assume that your director search includes the use of an outside recruiter. Larger companies are more likely to use this type of resource – smaller companies are less likely to do so.

That’s because replacing – or adding – a director often still comes down to networking – someone on the board knows of a candidate who might fit the bill. The CEO wants someone to be considered.

But if your needs are quite specific – particularly if they involve a desired skill set that is either rare or in high demand – you might look for professional help.

Here are five things about director recruiters you should know:

• Selected in a similar way to other advisors
• Industry experience not necessary
• Check if your timeline works
• Consider the relationship to be long-term
• Don’t have to nominate someone that a recruiter has identified

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