Executive Search (informally Headhunting) is the most effective way to locate, contact and attract skilled Executive Management talent. It is typically used when recruiting senior-level executives to Executive Management, CEO and Board Director positions, but also for Middle Management and demanding specialist positions.

The book How to recognise excellence in Executive Search is based on Bob Olin's over 30 years of experience in Executive Search and more than 1 000 search assignments and takes you on a compelling and thrilling journey into the world of Executive Search. It tells you in detail about the job of a Headhunter and what defines a world-class Executive Search Firm. It is one of the most comprehensive books ever written about Executive Search, but it also offers an excellent insight into recruiting in general.

FOR THOSE PLANNING A CAREER CHANGE
Would you like to know more about Executive Search and recruiting in general? This book tells you exactly what happens in the Search Process and the Client and Search Firm interface, and how to prepare for and manage a career change, improve your chances, and get the upper hand.

FOR THOSE ABOUT TO START AN EXECUTIVE SEARCH ASSIGNMENT
Are you a Board Member, a CEO, a CHRO, a Hiring Manager about to start an Executive Search Assignment? This book tells you how to improve your ability to prepare for and manage the Search Process efficiently and maximise the chances of a successful Search, of finding talented top-level candidates.

FOR THOSE WORKING IN THE EXECUTIVE SEARCH INDUSTRY
All market leaders benchmark. All top search professionals should too. This book has the potential even further to improve Client Satisfaction and Customer Experience (both Client and Candidate) and positively impact creating new business development and growth opportunities for you.