What Executive Candidates Expect from Search Firms in 2025

On this episode of Executive Search Weekly, Adrian and his co-host, Henna, dive into what executive candidates are looking for from search firms in 2025. They talk about how candidates increasingly want to interact with these firms mostly through digital means, such as AI-driven matching systems, virtual reality interviews, and sophisticated assessment tools. Even though technology is a big part of the process, candidates still value those genuine human connections. It's become super important for search firms to be transparent, with candidates expecting real-time updates, in-depth feedback, and a good sense of the company's culture and leadership style.

Adrian and Henna also explore the challenge of making the search process quick and efficient while still ensuring high-quality matches. The big lesson here is that search firms need to be adaptable, using technology to their advantage and building meaningful, personal partnerships about more than just filling a role.