The Mission One Podcast offers a genuine insider's look at executive hiring and advancement. Hosts Gerard Miles and Dan Hampton bring deep expertise as recruiters and interviewers to delve into the nuances of landing and succeeding in senior roles. From hiring best practices to authentic leadership stories, the podcast focuses on the details and human elements often missing from talent discussions.
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The Mission One Podcast offers a genuine insider's look at executive hiring and advancement. Hosts Gerard Miles and Dan Hampton bring deep expertise as recruiters and interviewers to delve into the nuances of landing and succeeding in senior roles. From hiring best practices to authentic leadership stories, the podcast focuses on the details and human elements often missing from talent discussions.
Inside the Headhunter’s Mind: How to Stand Out and Get Noticed Fast
Mission One: The Executive Edge
39 minutes
2 months ago
Inside the Headhunter’s Mind: How to Stand Out and Get Noticed Fast
Working with headhunters is one of the most misunderstood parts of the executive job search. In this episode of Mission One: The Executive Edge, hosts Dan Hampton and Gerard Miles pull back the curtain on how recruiters actually operate, what retained and contingent searches mean, how to tell them apart, and how to stand out in both.
They share the unspoken rules that make a candidate memorable, from crafting a crisp introduction to building trust through clarity and follow-through. For any leader ready to navigate the hidden world of executive recruiting, this conversation offers a practical, human guide to turning connections into real opportunities.
Mission One: The Executive Edge
The Mission One Podcast offers a genuine insider's look at executive hiring and advancement. Hosts Gerard Miles and Dan Hampton bring deep expertise as recruiters and interviewers to delve into the nuances of landing and succeeding in senior roles. From hiring best practices to authentic leadership stories, the podcast focuses on the details and human elements often missing from talent discussions.
