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Preparation is your Edge

Preparation is Your Edge — And Now You Can Get Expert HelpBy Sean Brunner, Director — Takon | April 2026The job market is competitive, and the professionals who get hired are almost always those who prepared. A strong CV gets you through the door. A confident, well-rehearsed interview gets you the offer. Winging it — regardless of your experience, seniority or confidence — is not a strategy.After 25 years in executive search & recruitment, I’ve seen firsthand how preparation separa...

Recruiting Leaders for Small to Medium Professional Services Firms

Recruiting leadership roles for professional services firms requires a deep understanding of the environment and context. Whether its law, engineering, accounting, consulting, health, or other professional and advisory disciplines, there are common considerations that materially affect hiring outcomes.For this blog, we focus on small to medium professional services firms (typically under 200 employees). These businesses often share similar characteristics and have relatively small support or non...

Executive Search & Recruitment: What’s the Right Approach?

Most employers understand that finding and attracting the best talent is critical to any organisation. However, not all jobs are equal, and some technical, specialist, and leadership roles can make a bigger impact on performance and outcomes than others.So, what’s the right approach? The chosen method can make all the difference. Whether you’re looking to fill a specialist position or secure top-tier leadership talent, understanding the different strategies available will help you make the b...