Practical Guide to Executive Hiring
Avoid costly hiring mistakes and build a team of high-performers
Hiring executives is one of the most critical decisions you make as a business leader. Get it right, and you build a foundation for growth and innovation. Get it wrong, and you risk wasted resources, disrupted teams, and missed opportunities.
Stop relying on gut feeling and outdated methods. Use a practical, step-by-step framework to transform your executive hiring process and build a leadership team that drives results.
What's Inside: Practical Strategies for Every Stage of Executive Hiring
Building a Rock-Solid Foundation: Position Analysis
iTired of vague job descriptions and misaligned expectations? Discover how to start your hiring process the right way.
This section guides you through position analysis, showing you how to create a powerful hiring scorecard that ensures everyone is on the same page from day one. Learn to define the true needs of the role and attract candidates who are the perfect fit.
Sourcing & Screening Like a Pro
Go beyond job boards and tap into the hidden talent pool of passive candidates. We'll equip you with strategies to source effectively and build a diverse longlist. Plus, master the art of screening to quickly identify viable candidates and refine your shortlist, saving you valuable time and resources.
Mastering the Interview: From Preparation to Insightful Questions
Say goodbye to unstructured interviews that waste time and introduce bias. Learn the secrets of structured, behavioral interviews using the STAR method.
We'll show you how to prepare role-specific questions, conduct interviews that gather meaningful data, and evaluate candidates objectively.
The Critical Step You Can't Skip: Reference Checks
Don't let a bad hire slip through at the final stage. Uncover the truth beyond the resume with effective reference checks.
Learn how to ask the right questions, distinguish between front-door and back-door references, and avoid common pitfalls to ensure you validate your top candidates.
Unlock Deeper Candidate Insights With Psychometric Assessments
Go beyond surface-level impressions and understand the true potential of your candidates. Explore the power of psychometric assessments to reveal competencies, personality traits, and values.
Learn how to use these tools to build teams that are not only skilled but also culturally aligned and high-performing.
Data-Driven Decisions & The Offer That Gets Accepted
Eliminate bias and make confident, data-backed hiring decisions. This section will guide you on how to use your scorecard, interview data, and assessment results to select the best candidate.
Plus, learn how to craft an employment offer that is clear, compelling, and ensures acceptance.
Onboarding for Long-Term Success
Hiring is just the beginning. Discover how to create a powerful onboarding experience that sets your new executive up for success from day one.
Learn practical steps for the first day, the first 100 days, and beyond, ensuring long-term engagement, productivity, and retention.
Wisnio is an Assessio brand, a global leader in talent assesment and strategic HR. Backed by Assessio's 70 years of expertise, Wisnio offers tailored solutions that integrate science and technology to help organisations make strategic talent decisions.
Is This eBook Right For You?
This guide is specifically designed for:
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Business Leaders & Executives: CEOs, VPs, Directors, and anyone responsible for hiring executive-level talent.
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Hiring Managers: Managers stepping into executive hiring roles for the first time, or seasoned managers looking to refine their process.
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Anyone Seeking a Practical, Data-Driven Approach: If you're tired of relying on intuition and want a structured, proven method for executive hiring, this guide is for you.
Built on Proven Expertise
This eBook is based on the expertise of Tõnis Arro, co-founder of Wisnio and a seasoned executive search consultant with over 30 years of experience. It combines practical, real-world experience with academic rigor to bring you a truly effective hiring framework.
Hiring is a business decision. Thinking that hiring is an HR matter is like saying that revenue and profit are accounting matters. Hiring decisions are the executives' responsibility. They need to become better at making these decisions.
Tõnis Arro
Co-founder
Wisnio, Executive lab