By Rachel Talbot & Gianna Aguirre, Search Consultants at Chesapeake Search Partners Throughout 2025, we spent many days in conversations with candidates and hiring leaders across industries. Those conversations gave us a front-row seat to what people were really...
By Rick Fribush, Partner, Director When I began working in executive search in the 90s, the hiring process looked very different from what we see today. There was no email, no applicant tracking systems, and little in the way of formal metrics. Yet, the process moved...
By Johnny Black, Managing Partner September always has a way of sneaking up on us. Summer slows things down, but once Labor Day passes, the pace shifts fast, and so does hiring. Leadership teams are finalizing budgets, boards are mapping out 2026 priorities, and...
The Opportunity in Every Interview Hiring is high-stakes. The people you bring on board directly influence team performance, organizational culture, and long-term success. Most hiring managers know what they’re looking for, but even seasoned interviewers will...
Thinking about making a career move, but not sure if summer is the right time? You’re not alone. July is a season of reflection for many professionals. Vacation time, mid-year reviews, and quiet inboxes often lead to big career questions. At Chesapeake Search...
