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World's Most Influential Headhunters


SPECIAL REPORT  WORLD'S MOST INFLUENTIAL HEADHUNTERS

The World's Most Influential Headhunters (Updated)

BusinessWeek brings you the Top 100 within the business world

Slide Show: The 100 Most Influential Headhunters

Find out who recruits for top positions at companies around the globe

Complete List: Most Influential Headhunters

See BusinessWeek's exclusive list of the 100 most influential executive recruiters in the world

Interactive Table: The 100 Most Influential Headhunters in the World

Sort by recruiting firm, companies headhunters recruit for, sector and job specialties, and other key data points

Scouting Emerging Business Trends

The world's most influential headhunters share unparalleled insight into emerging business trends and corporate leadership challenges

Diversity Pledges Ring Hollow

A new study shows that in spite of corporate promises to promote diversity in senior management, very little progress has been made

How Recruiters and HR Can Work Together

Human resources and headhunters can be each other's worst obstacles or greatest allies. Management must help facilitate a smooth relationship

Recruiting From Within

Executive search firms will tell you the best person for the job isn't necessarily an outsider. Companies should develop internal talent

How to Let the Headhunter Do the Job

Once you're close to getting an offer, having faith in the professional's ability to close the deal will work to your advantage

How to Ace the Headhunter Interview

Don't try to script your first face-to-face interview. The headhunter wants to see the real you and find out how you handle unexpected challenges

What Executives Want Now

Today's sought-after leaders are asking for more work/life balance and want, among other things, to protect themselves against real estate losses

How To Manage Your Executive Résumé

Answer these key questions, and you're ready to communicate your experience and smarts in a way that appeals to executive headhunters

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