Ryan Parker

Executive recruiter @Korn_Ferry partnering with PE-backed consumer businesses. Views are my own.

[Ryan Parker @ryanpparker]

My piece on the Modern CFO via @HuntScanlon

#CFO #Executivesearch

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[Ryan Parker @ryanpparker]

Can't recruit anyone with sunglasses in their LinkedIn pic. Just a rule of mine.

[Ryan Parker @ryanpparker]

When looking at potential candidates' career history I'm actively thinking about why a hiring managing will push back and what my responses would be. If I can't come up with good responses then there's no point in reaching out. #executivesearch

[Ryan Parker @ryanpparker]

The #executivesearch process should be about trial and error. Getting fast client feedback on real candidates makes it so much easier to find the right profiles.

#Recruiting

[Ryan Parker @ryanpparker]

The longer an executive search process goes on, the harder it is to hire a backup candidate. Shiny object syndrome.

#executivesearch #executiverecruiting #humannature

[Ryan Parker @ryanpparker]

So much of #executivesearch is about fit. Filling talent gaps and team chemistry.

[Ryan Parker @ryanpparker]

Highly coveted execs need to be RECRUITED. Roll out the red carpet like the Yankees did for Gerrit Cole.

[Ryan Parker @ryanpparker]

Currently witnessing a talent marketplace of "haves" and "have nots" driven by the pandemic.

Executives at eCommerce-driven companies need to be highly incented in order to consider outside opportunities while...

[Ryan Parker @ryanpparker]

there is an abundance of talented leaders in hospitality, restaurants, etc looking for a way out.

#executives #retailtech #ecommerce #executivesearch

[Ryan Parker @ryanpparker]

@EversourceCT normandy lane in riverside, ct is out

[Ryan Parker @ryanpparker]

Had a client disqualify someone because he was wearing sunglasses in his LinkedIn profile pic. Not a good look!

#executivesearch

[Ryan Parker @ryanpparker]

#Lastdance documentary is such a great view into Michael Jordan's demanding leadership style ala Steve Jobs

[Ryan Parker @ryanpparker]

Once an #executiverecruiter decides a candidate won't make it to the next round, it's always in the candidates best interest to not push back.

Very little chance of reversing the decision and hurts personal brand.

[Ryan Parker @ryanpparker]

Big #chiefmarketingofficer move: @Walmart recruits William White from @Target - looks like a great hire

https://t.co/n9ZFRObgon

[Ryan Parker @ryanpparker]

Basic checklist of questions I ask candidates on initial phone screens (changes based on opportunity):

Biggest impact?
Direct report titles?
Title reports to?
Peers titles?
Team size?
Rev/P&L size?
Why interest in role?
Open to relo?
Resume?
Comp expectations?

#executivesearch

[Ryan Parker @ryanpparker]

Any executives out/looking - go to executive search firms' websites and find the practice leader in your vertical. Most list their emails. Send resume and brief background in the email. It will get around.

#executives

[Ryan Parker @ryanpparker]

Will be interesting to see how executive hiring plays out in a COVID world. People used to dinner/drinks before offer. Maybe need #VirtualReality

[Ryan Parker @ryanpparker]

Three keys to great interviewing:

1) Ask smart questions
2) Focus on impact
3) Gravitas

#executivesearch