May 01, 2006
Ashton Tweed is actively involved in a number of interesting and unique executive search assignments. According to Jim Rudman, the economy and executive search market are strong in many sectors. Life Sciences in particular is growing rapidly, including positions in sales, marketing, clinical, regulatory, human resources and finance. Real estate development and construction businesses are also exploding. Commercial real estate companies are expanding and seeking leadership at all levels, particularly experienced senior managers.
"We have two types of clients: those that come to us on a regular basis, who understand that their core skill is not recruiting, and those who have exhausted other avenues on their own," says Jim Rudman. "They come to us because each of our partners offers a "hands-on" approach to every search. The critical work involved in developing and nurturing relationships with our candidates is not passed down to a junior consultant. We stay directly involved from the beginning of the interviewing process through to closing the assignment." Ashton Tweed's expertise is in fully comprehending the client's business objectives and sourcing the appropriate talent for the role.
Ashton Tweed's business model is not in the traditional Executive Search mold. "When we first engage with a client we take the time to grasp their business completely before we launch a search. We meet with the potential hires’ direct reports, peers and managers. Our in-depth analysis of all the personalities in the business assists us in ensuring a cultural fit."
Ashton Tweed also prides itself in focusing on the candidate and understanding them completely. "While our client companies pay our fees, we feel that time spent with all our candidates is most valuable, even if we don't ultimately place them. We enjoy helping those in transition and in turn often find that many enjoy helping us in return!"
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