#65 - Gina Barge, Principal, JM Search

In this episode of Behind the Hire, Jesse Gale sits down with Gina Barge, Principal at JM Search, to unpack what executives need to understand about today’s senior-level hiring process. Drawing on 20 years in executive search, Gina shares what separates standout candidates from the rest, why clarity and concise communication matter so much in interviews, and the subtle qualities recruiters evaluate that never appear on a resume, including self-awareness, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to give others credit. She also discusses how executives can build stronger relationships with recruiters, why LinkedIn keywords and positioning can directly affect visibility, and how AI is changing the expectations placed on leaders while making human judgment and leadership even more important. Gina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginapbarge/ JM Search Profile: https://jmsearch.com/team/gina-barge/