Akira’s Zuihitsu
I am Fleur Wolsink, owner of Akira Search, with a special connection to Japan. Every two weeks, I publish a Zuihitsu, a loosely formulated thought, inspired by my field of work and what I experience in the world of executive search. Enabling change and seeking long-term solutions are recurring themes.
We Need to Talk
Once candidates have been shortlisted, the interview is the next step in securing a new role. But how can you best prepare for it? It is not uncommon for professionals [...]
Cloud specialists wanted
Migrating from on-premise to the cloud is a main activity for countless IT departments. As a result, there is a continuous demand for IT professionals with this experience, preferably with [...]
Shh, it’s a Secret!
Every industry has its secrets, and this is certainly true for (executive) search. Sometimes, clients request discretion and I initiate an ‘underwater’ search. I then refrain from advertising or posting [...]
Build Your Best Team
Building together is a key factor in job enjoyment. I personally experience this as well, which is perhaps a somewhat selfish reason why I recruit at various levels for my [...]
The Job Listing Wish List
A job listing states that the candidate must be both a specialist and a generalist. Someone who has led teams and can think strategically but also has been a development-operations [...]
Remote working as an ICT professional: An essential employment condition?
Fresh Start, New Job? The period after the summer holidays and Christmas is traditionally a time of significant job changes. Many people reflect on their career plans during the [...]
The C-Level Checklist
When working at the C-level, you often have a team of specialists at your disposal to assist you. However, when it comes to personal branding, you’re on your own. I’ve [...]
Fresh Start, New Job?
Fresh Start, New Job? The period after the summer holidays and Christmas is traditionally a time of significant job changes. Many people reflect on their career plans during the [...]
Summer Reading
If you’re going on vacation: enjoy! Whether it’s an active trip or lounging on a beach bed. If you’re working through this period, it’s nice to do so without traffic [...]
Are You Getting What You Deserve?
There are professionals with one or more ex-partners and a garage full of expensive cars: for them, a higher-than-average salary is essential. On the other hand, there are those who [...]
Candidate becomes client (and vice versa)
Sometimes, I call someone without any specific need, just out of curiosity. I ask, "What steps have you taken?" and I always follow up with, "What would be the [...]
Not Agile? No Dealbreaker!
Despite the tight job market, I often see clients presenting a long wish list for candidates when advertising a job vacancy. For IT professionals, agile working is often listed as [...]