How to Hire the Top 1% of Executives (Part 3)

Working with headhunters is one of the most misunderstood parts of the executive job search. In this episode of Mission One: The Executive Edge, hosts Dan Hampton and Gerard Miles pull back the curtain on how recruiters actually operate, what retained and contingent searches mean, how to tell them apart, and how to stand out in both. They share the unspoken rules that make a candidate memorable, from crafting a crisp introduction to building trust through clarity and follow-through. For any leader ready to navigate the hidden world of executive recruiting, this conversation offers a practical, human guide to turning connections into real opportunities.