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Lifting the lid on CFO and financial officer headhunting.
The fragmentation of the CFO recruitment market
The deeper I went, the clearer it became: this market isn’t just fragmented. It’s splintered to the point of exhaustion.
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Beyond the CV: Crafting a High-Impact CFO Profile That Speaks to Headhunters
Why Your Static Resume Isn't Enough in Today's Executive Search Landscape
Executive Search 101 - Part 6: The Hard Truth: Headhunters Don't Work For You (So How Do You Get Noticed?)
Why Your Request for a 'Quick Coffee' Might Be Ignored.
Executive Search 101 - Part 5: LinkedIn, AI, and the Headhunter: Progress or Problem for Senior Candidates?
Technology offers powerful tools for executive search, but for senior finance roles where judgement, strategic thinking, cultural fit, and nuanced experience are paramount, relying solely on algorithms or keyword matching is inadequate.
Executive Search 101 - Part 4: Inside the Search: Briefing Chaos, Biased Shortlists, and Offer Hurdles
Consider the often-cited research... suggesting executive failure rates can be as high as 50-70% within 18 months of appointment.
Executive Search 101 - Part 3: SHREK vs. Boutique Headhunters: Does the Name on the Door Really Matter for Your CFO Career?
It's entirely common for highly respected UK boutique firms to successfully handle Board-level and Executive Committee searches within major PLCs.
Executive Search 101 - Part 2: Who's Really Choosing the Next CFO? Decoding the Players in the six-figure+ Market
In fact search fees are such a significant business cost that more and more companies are developing internal capability at this level
Executive Search 101 - Part 1: Why Top CFO Roles Are Hidden (And How They're Really Filled)
The vast majority of roles at a senior level (c. £150k+) aren't publicly advertised. They exist within what's often termed the 'hidden job market,' accessible primarily through one channel: executive search.
Are You Findable? The Strategic Importance of Passive Career Visibility (and How to Maintain It Safely)
If you're completely off the radar, you simply won't be considered for these career-defining moves. Avoid the 'silent deadline' – the unseen, compounding opportunity cost accumulating with every passing day.
Should You Share Your Salary with a Headhunter?
The decision to disclose your salary history to a headhunter depends largely on trust and context.
LinkedIn vs. Executive Platforms: Taking Control of Your CFO Narrative
Nexco.ai was built understanding the need for depth, nuance, and crucially, control.