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Hiring a CMO or CCO? The Leadership Qualities That Matter Most
A strong resume doesn't always translate into a strong executive hire. A candidate may have an impressive track record in marketing or communications, but can they influence business strategy, work effectively across the C-suite, and lead through uncertainty? Those...
The CMO-CCO Relationship: Who Owns What?
Marketing and communications have always shared common ground. Today, the overlap is even greater. Brand, content, reputation, executive visibility, and digital channels all touch both functions, making it increasingly difficult to draw clear lines around who owns...
CMO vs. CCO: Should Marketing and Communications Have One Leader or Two?
One question we are hearing more often from senior marketing and communications executives: Should the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Chief Communications Officer (CCO) be separate leaders, or can one person effectively lead both functions? There isn’t one right...
Two Years of Singh Hecht Executive Search
Two years. It’s hard to believe Singh Hecht Executive Search is celebrating its second anniversary. When we launched the business, the vision was simple: build a search firm that did things differently. One that put relationships ahead of transactions, quality ahead...
When Everyone Looks Like the Perfect Candidate
There’s a fascinating collision happening right now. Candidates are using AI to polish resumes, prepare for interviews, and even help with applications. Employers are using AI to screen and sort those same candidates. Application volume is exploding while human...
What Makes a Successful Search?
A successful search isn’t measured by how many resumes land in a client’s inbox. And it certainly isn’t measured by how quickly a job gets filled. In today’s hiring market, where organizations are taking longer to make decisions and candidates have more conversations...
Don’t Yuck Someone Else’s Career Move
Have you ever heard the phrase, "Don't yuck my yum?" The first time I heard it was at sleepaway camp. It was one of those simple rules that stuck with me: don't look at what someone else is eating, wearing, or doing and criticize it. Just because it's not for you...
Your Hiring Process Is Saying More Than You Think
Six interviews later, and still no offer. Hiring managers – this is for you. We're hearing this frustration play out across industries from candidates at all levels nationwide. "I keep meeting people, but I have no idea where I stand in the process." We must do...
Experience: The Greatest Competitive Advantage in Executive Search
One of the biggest misconceptions about executive search is that great recruiters have access to tools that everyone else doesn't. Spoiler alert - we don't. We’re using LinkedIn, applicant tracking systems, AI-powered sourcing tools, and talent databases, as is...