In the executive search profession, quality starts at the research level. To help researchers achieve results, search-consult ran its first Research Practitioner - Skills Day. Delivered through small groups, it was packed with practical tips and techniques that will make a real difference to the way researchers work.

WHAT DID YOU LEARN?

• Information sources; the best places to find candidates.
• How to get the best out of the internet.
• Tried and tested techniques for approaching candidates.
• Telephones skills; how to pace the call and absorb the information.
• Difficult candidates; what to do when the candidate isn’t interested or not qualified for your search.
• Legal issues, how European data protection law and the Employment Equality Regulations affect the search process.

WHAT WAS DIFFERENT?

We limited the numbers to 50, and for most of the sessions delegates worked in groups of 10 people. Small groups encourage informal and frank exchange of ideas, and that was part of the value of this event. Trainers rotated around the groups to ensure that delegates had the opportunity to learn from each of our experts!

AND THE FEEDBACK?

Delegates' feedback and pictures speaks for itself!