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Olympics Reflection #1: The People
by Ross Fletcher, DirectorHerd Freed Hartz – Executive Search Olympic Reflections and lessons learned for recruiting I was fortunate to work at seven Olympic Games (and a few Youth Olympics) during my time in broadcasting. For the duration of Paris 2024 I’m sharing a reflection a day. One of the most common questions I’m asked around my Olympic experiences is…
Jeff Keene – CIO @ Harbor Foods
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Harbor Foods, on a nationwide retained search to find their new Chief Infomation Officer (CIO). Harbor Foods is dedicated to supporting our local partners that provide jobs in their communities, bring convenience to busy lives, and invite us all to experience life around the table. Fortifying Community every…
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Elizabeth Brane – BD Mgr, N. America @ Hutchinson
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Jeff Keene – CIO @ Harbor Foods
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Jon Gisvold – Director of Fraud Operations @ OnPoint Credit Union
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Ultimate Job Search Guide: Recruiter Insider Tips
As a retained executive search firm, we get hired for…
Summer Burt – Chief Marketing Officer @ Redwood Outdoors
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Telling Your Story & Helping You Win
by Ross Fletcher 6/4/24 Storytelling is one of the most…
Why I joined Herd Freed Hartz
by Ross Fletcher ‘Why don’t you meet my buddy who’s…
Stephanie Choi – VP of Retail Customer Experience @ Uwajimaya
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BZ Ellis – Chief Revenue Officer @ LightScalpel
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to…
Gather Your Courage and Get Wisdom
A job change can be humbling. You will likely feel…
William Marks – CEO @ Alaska Power & Telephone
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to…
Darcy Engle – VP Sales @ First Choice Health
In 2023, our executive search team was honored to partner…
Heidi Daniel – Executive Director @ King County Library System (KCLS)
In 2023, our executive search team was honored to partner…
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Building Your Executive Band: Harmonizing Different Eras of Talent
By Scott Rabinowitz, Partner @ Herd Freed Hartz – Executive…
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Brian Thomas – President & COO @ Patriot Erectors
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to…
Rachael Moss – Chief People Officer @ Inventprise
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to…
Corey Scott – CEO @ Midwest Dairy
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to…
Michelle Steffin – VP of Finance Operations @ Sono Bello
In 2023, our executive search team was honored to partner…
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Upgrade Your Job Description
Do your job descriptions attract talent like a magnet? Do…
INSPIRING
OVERVIEW: The talent you are interested in wants to feel…
DIFFERENT
OVERVIEW: Proactively explain what key facts and details your company…
AUTHENTIC
OVERVIEW: As a company, you build trust and rapport by…
TITLE & OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW: Revisit the job title so it makes should make…
KEY OUTCOMES
OVERVIEW: List the Top 3 outcomes that would make this…
ROLE ACTIVITIES
OVERVIEW: Describe your role activities and responsibilities that will answer…
QUALIFICATIONS
OVERVIEW: You want to have measurable candidate criteria to screen…
CALL TO ACTION
OVERVIEW: You have worked hard to inspire someone by your…
Devarshi Bajpai – CEO @ Fora Health
In 2023, our executive search team was honored to partner…
Pamela Norr – CEO @ The Arc of Spokane
In 2023, our executive search team was honored to partner…
Kristen York – CEO @ Multi-Service Center
In 2023, our executive search team was honored to partner…
Yuan Snaza – Head of People @ Monolithic Power Systems
In 2023, our executive search team was honored to partner…
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Kyle Dean – CFO @ Therapeutic Associates
In 2023, our executive search team was honored to partner…
Mark Coil – SVP Sales @ S.A. Piazza (Wild Mike’s Pizza)
In 2023, our executive search team was honored to partner…
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Jim Brandon – CFO @ Les Schwab
In 2023, our executive search team was honored to partner…
Jonathan Dalrymple – CEO @ Chugach Alaska Corporation
Our executive search team was honored to partner with Chugach…
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Trevor Parris – CFO @ Laird Norton Company
In 2023, our executive search team had the honor to…
Thank You: The Last Step In Your Job Search
A job search reminds us that we need each other.…
3 Ways Unconscious Bias Impacts Your Job Descriptions
by Karen Bertiger, Managing Director As recruiters, it is our…
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Virtual Onboarding
by Karen Bertiger, Managing Director At Herd Freed Hartz our…
Pivoting to Virtual Hiring
By Karen Bertiger, Managing Director Six months ago most organizations…
100 Action Words For Your Resume
A resume is supposed to be a career highlight reel,…
Aim Smart When Targeting A New Job
Bull’s eye! I have a dartboard in my man-cave where…
The Right Way To Handle References
When a company asks for your references, it’s often the…
Should I Send A Cover Letter?
You may feel your cover letter is a beautiful thing…
Stumped in an Interview? Answer With “3 Things”
So let’s imagine being in an interview. You get asked…
How To Give Notice
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10 Steps To Negotiate a Job Offer
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Know The Six Second Resume Rule
Hold your breath and slowly count to six in your…
Add Personality to Your Resume
“Don’t include anything personal on your resume.” This advice has…
LinkedIn Hacks to Help Your Research
You’re looking for a new job. You’ve unpacked your career…
How To Ask Your Friends For Job Search Help
Your friends want to help you find a job, but…
10 Tips To Ace Your In-Person Interview
We’d like to invite you to meet the team to…
2 Job Interview Questions You Will Get Every Time
All job interviews include two particular questions. Every time. Crafting…
Turn Your Job Experience Into a Case Study
“Facts tell, but stories sell.” This saying is especially true…
Email Your Resume Like a Pro
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4 Ways To Measure Job Search Progress
THE BIG IDEA: Track what matters in your job search:…
Herd Freed Hartz places new HomeStreet Board member
Herd Freed Hartz partnered with HomeStreet (NASDAQ: HMST) on their…
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Forbes names Herd Freed Hartz top Northwest executive search firm (2018)
Herd Freed Hartz is honored to have been named by…
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Herd Freed Hartz partners with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for new CFO
Herd Freed Hartz is proud to have had the opportunity…
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Herd Freed Hartz places new CEO at First Choice Health
Herd Freed Hartz is excited to announce Jaja Okigwe was…
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Herd Freed Hartz places Pike Place Market’s new Executive Director
Herd Freed Hartz is excited to announce the new Executive…
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Herd Freed Hartz places Port of Seattle new Executive Director
Herd Freed Hartz is proud to announce the new Executive…
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Herd Freed Hartz places Master Builders Association new Executive Director
Herd Freed Hartz is proud to announce the completion of…
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Jim Herd interviewed by CNBC on companies poaching Amazon’s talent pool
Jim Herd, Managing Partner & Co-Founder of Herd Freed Hartz,…
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How Job Title Buzzwords Help You Attract Talent
Paul Freed, Managing Partner & Co-Founder of Herd Freed Hartz,…
Check Your 7 Job Search Dashboard Indicators
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The Power of Visualization on a Job Search
Most people drift through their job search, looking for an…
Create Your Target Job Shortlist
The Dozen List is a key part of your job…
What Jobs are Out There?
It’s a big world. Your ideal job may be at…
Unpack Your Career to Start Your Job Search
No matter how you got there—resigned, downsized, laid off, fired—stepping…
Your DISC Personality Profile
We are all unique and wired differently. It’s one of…
24 Ways to Get Recharged in 24 Hours
A successful job search begins before you ever start looking…
Stop Spamming Your Resume
Blasting applications out to as many openings as possible rarely…
Get Organized to Get Hired
For some of us, getting organized is one of life’s…
Meet the CEO: Karianne Fallow – United Dairymen of Idaho
Currently serving as the CEO of the United Dairymen of…
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Isola Homes announces new VP of Land Acquisition for future growth
Herd Freed Hartz announced today that it placed Nick Ridgeway…
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Meet the President: David Shear – SheerID
1) What do you do, and why do you do…
Construction & Real Estate Practice launch (Daily Journal of Commerce)
Recruiting firm targets construction and real estate executives in the…
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Understanding Retained Search
With a more stable economy, a generational change in business…
Create an Excellent Candidate Experience
By Karen Bertiger / Special to The Seattle Times Jobs…
Meet the CEO: Michael Schutzler – WTIA
Michael Schutzler is the CEO of WTIA, the largest technology…
Recruiting and Hiring Executives to Protect Your Bottom Line
Got an extra $1.5M lying around? According to Geoff Smart…
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Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board Names Vincent New CEO thanks to Herd Freed Hartz
MADISON, Wis., Nov. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The Wisconsin Milk…
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Meet the CEO: Janis Avery – Treehouse
Janis Avery is the CEO of Treehouse, a top non-profit,…
Hook job candidates with your “company sizzle”
(By Karen Bertiger – 2/18/17 published in The Seattle Times)…
Why Hire an Executive Recruiting Firm?
If you’re struggling to place the right executive in your…
5 Ways Ineffective Recruiting is Hurting Your Business
You rely on your employees to keep your business running…
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How to Strike through the Competitive Talent Market in Order to Find the Right Candidate
The current competition within the job market is pretty steep,…
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5 Common Sense Tips for Crafting a Beneficial Candidate Experience
When you really get down to it, recruitment and hiring…
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Time to Candidate: How Herd Freed Hartz Helps You Find the Right Candidate in Record Time
According to a study conducted by Temple University, the optimal…
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For the Candidate: 7 Tips to Shine in the Eyes of Your Recruiter
Looking for a new job is full of challenges all…
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Art of Recruiting Storytelling
We love epic stories like Lord of The Rings, Star…