#69 - Cheryl Bedard, President & Executive Recruiter, Cheryl Bedard Search

In this episode of Behind the Hire, Jesse sits down with Cheryl Bedard of Cheryl Bedard Search to discuss what executives need to know about today’s hiring market. Cheryl shares why companies are increasingly searching for the “perfect” candidate, what makes an executive stand out to recruiters, and the common mistakes candidates make when telling their story. They also discuss what a strong first conversation with a recruiter should look like, how executives can better communicate the impact of their work, and how AI is changing resumes and executive branding. Cheryl closes with practical advice for approaching a job search strategically: understand yourself as a product, know exactly where you want to go, and build a marketing plan that helps you get there. Cheryl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylbedardsearch/ Website: https://bedardsearch.com/