Webinars for executive recruiters and search firms
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E-Books and Reports
The Executive Recruiter's Guide to AI
AI is already reshaping how retained search gets done. The firms getting value from it aren’t using more tools; they’re using AI deliberately, at the right points in a search, with clear guardrails around candidate data and client trust. This guide shows you how to do the same.
Inside, you’ll find:
- A stage-by-stage view of where AI saves time across the eight stages of a search, and where your judgment should stay in charge
- 56 prompts written specifically for retained executive search, organized into 2 prompt libraries you can use right away
- A 7-sheet AI workbook to assess where your firm stands and decide where to start
- A 30-day implementation plan to move your team from experimenting to everyday use
Whether you’re testing AI for the first time or trying to make it stick across the firm, you’ll leave with a clear plan for what to do next.
The 8 Stages Of Executive Search EBook
The Eight Stages of Successful Retained Search is a proven, repeatable methodology created by Clockwork Founder & CEO Christian Spletzer, grounded in 20 years of insights on the best practices of the most effective executive search leaders, including:
- An introduction for new executive search professionals
- Downloadable worksheets, templates and guides for setting a clear game plan
- Delivering an exceptional client experience with deeper collaboration
- Real-world examples and stories
A Guide To Business Development For Executive Search Firms
A playbook for executive search firms and executive recruiters to strategically drive business development efforts and marketing campaigns to achieve results.
In this guide you will learn how to deliver high-touch, high-value marketing campaigns that place your expertise directly in front of potential clients in a meaningful way including:
- How to successfully leverage LinkedIn for promoting your expertise to win new search work
- Developing a repeatable and scaleable content strategy that resonates with prospects
- The best marketing channels to target and engage prospects to drive results.
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Executive Search Performance Benchmark Report
To help you understand your firm's performance in the context of the industry as a whole, we’ve analyzed performance data from over 100,000 anonymized retained Executive Search projects conducted between 2020 and 2023, across industries and specializations.
Read the full report to learn:
- The key performance metrics that measure effectiveness and efficiency
- How long retained search projects have taken on average and the likelihood they will be successful
- How various drivers like location, industry, or function can affect search projects
- How firms and their clients can better align expectations and improve their chances of a successful project
Blog Posts & Case Studies
Best Executive Search Platforms of 2026
Choosing the right executive search software is one of the most important decisions a search firm can make, directly impacting placement speed, client experience, and the long-term value of your data. This guide breaks down how leading platforms — including Clockwork, FileFinder, Invenias, Ezekia, Loxo, Cluen, and Thrive TRM — differ by structure, from workflow-driven systems built around the search lifecycle to database-centric tools focused on long-term relationship tracking. Use this comparison to evaluate which system truly aligns with how your firm operates today, and where you plan to grow.
Intro to the Eight Stages of Successful Retained Search
I’ve worked in the search industry for most of my career—first as a recruiter, and later as the founder and CEO of an executive search software company. In that time, I’ve developed a deep understanding of how this industry operates, and in particular, what it takes to run an effective executive search firm. Up and down the chain of command, what makes some firms succeed while others fail is that they collaborate. Researchers work with recruiters. Recruiters work with partners. Partners work with clients. Everyone on a given search team plays a critical role.
Video Course, Recorded Webinars & Tutorials
How To Videos With Clockwork
A Video Series On Successful Executive Search Execution And How To Implement It With Clockwork.
Each episode we focus on one stage of The 8 Stages of Successful Executive Search.
In each video, we talk about the proven methodology and foundation behind each stage, and show you how to implement it in your everyday practice with Clockwork.
Executive Search Industry Webinar
A Video Series For Executive Search Firms On Trends Shaping And Impacting The Executive Search Industry
Each webinar we host a special guest that has spent years in the search industry to deliver you valuable industry insights - and we promise to leave the product demo at the door. We launched this webinar series to bring a new type of resource to search firms and create a space for conversations around industry best practices, growing and expanding your search firm, business development and much more.