Martin Kartin Blog

One of the most important jobs I have as an executive search consultant is to do reference checking.  Hiring a retained search firm comes at a higher cost than using a job board or surfing the internet for candidates and resumes….BUT….there is a real value attached to the additional costs.  I'm not going to get into the detail of all the other services provided to justify engaging a retained search  [ Read More ]

I find people jobs!  I fill jobs that need to be filled within companies, both large and small.  No matter what industry you are in, we seem to have opportunities in the ares of CRISIS MANAGEMENT!  This week you can chose from the following industries! GOLF GOLF GOLF or HEALTHCARE If you have the skill these businesses have the crisis! Tweet

I love Sunday in the fall and early winter…that's when Pro Football really gets exciting!  After a good game, some great plays and a game winning catch, I begin to wonder! Where do they get these players? How do they find them? How do they know they're even good before they sign them? The answer is always the same:  Every Pro Football team has a group of people who are  [ Read More ]

Economics has always fascinated me!  My world is divided into 2 economic sectors:  There is the group that makes and sells things you know manufacturers, retailers etc.  Then there is the group that services you know accountants, doctors, lawyers and executive recruiters in NY, like me! OH!  I almost forgot, that there's the Government that provides financial stimulus to keep some of these groups afloat!  The holiday season would seem  [ Read More ]

I am a Headhunter, I get paid to do senior level executive search and my specialty is being creative.  Some headhunters know important people I KNOW IMPORTANT IDEAS.  Here's an Important Idea: GM just fired its CEO and now a really experienced guy from AT&T is the running the place! Are these guys nuts!…. If they want a telephone guy why didn't they go to APPLE! Just getting Steve Jobs  [ Read More ]