What an Executive Recruiter at a Forbes Top 5 Executive Search Firm Wishes They Had Known Before Entering the Executive Search Industry
David, an executive recruiter at a top firm, wishes they had known about the "major leagues" of executive search earlier in their career, a field they now consider their "dream job" that "can really change the world." This realization motivates David to share their experience and encourage others to explore this often-overlooked career path.
Executive Search, Recruiting, Networking, Career Advice, Leadership
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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. The executive search industry is a world many people don't know exists, offering a fulfilling and impactful career path.
2. Executive search is not just about filling everyday jobs; it involves placing senior leaders in major companies, potentially changing the world.
3. Consider reaching out to professionals in the field for advice and mentorship; there are many opportunities to learn about the space and gain an edge in your career path
Transcript
I wish I had known about this whole world sooner.
I truly think that the job I'm in now is my dream job that I never knew existed. I never knew people did this kind of work when I was in college.
Quite frankly, I think in the past, people often undervalued or overlooked the term "recruiter." They'd think, "Oh, you just help people find other jobs."
I didn't realize there was a "major league" of this: executive search. You're not just helping small businesses find new people.
You're helping the biggest companies in the world find their most senior leaders, which can really change the world in many ways. I wish someone had told me about this space.
This is one of the driving factors for me wanting to be a part of advising and sharing my experiences. Maybe for that one person in high school or college who finds executive search interesting.
I think you should definitely reach out. I'm happy to share more and put you miles ahead of where I was when I joined, after already working another job for five years.