Favorite Parts of Being an Executive Recruiter at a Top Executive Search Firm
David, an executive recruiter at a top firm, finds immense satisfaction in "the monumental impact" the work has on both clients and candidates, citing examples of helping people land "dream jobs" and even relocate to desired locations like Santa Monica. The opportunity to network with and build relationships with "really senior level executives" from Fortune and Forbes lists is another significant source of enjoyment for this career professional.
Executive Search, Networking, Relationship Building, Career Development, Executive Coaching
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David Xie
Executive Recruiter / Executive Search Associate
Forbes Top 5 Executive Search Firm
University of California, Santa Barbara - 2017
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International Relations & Affairs
Recruitment, HR & Related Professional Services
Sales and Client Management
Honors Student, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Helping people find their dream jobs and make a positive impact on their lives and the lives of their clients.
2. Building relationships with senior-level executives and getting exposure to high-profile individuals and companies.
3. Making a monumental impact on people's lives in a professional way by assisting them in achieving their career and personal goals such as relocation.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your current role?
That's a good one. It sounds corny, but I love the satisfaction of being able to help people. This isn't just on one side; it's on both sides.
For the client, it's about helping them find the perfect candidate who can make a positive impact for years to come. That's huge.
From the candidate's perspective, we can help them find their dream job, level up financially, or even relocate. For instance, I recently spoke with someone from the UK who dreams of living in Santa Monica. The opportunity I presented is a job in California.
If he gets the job, the company would help him relocate. He'd be one step closer to truly living in Santa Monica. I think the monumental impact we can make on people's lives professionally is really neat.
Also, as I mentioned earlier, I get exposure to senior-level executives, people on Fortune and Forbes lists. I get to call them, build rapport, and establish relationships. I don't know if I could put a dollar amount on that.
As someone who enjoys building relationships and getting to know people, it's pretty cool that I get to know some really cool and powerful people.