Many times I have heard, "Where are you located?" or "Do you know a recruiter located in our area?"
Clients: " The physical LOCATION of your collaborating search consultant is a non issue."
Does the consultant understand your industry? Or invested the time to research your organization? And understands the requirements for your open position (s)?
These are the issues of importance.
My own niche (fifteen years) as a search consultant for entertainment, events, meetings, exhibits, incentive, agency, film and related industries worldwide, have taken me to global locations for the perfect match. Much of the time with phone contact, at other times with in person meetings. Today our tools so enhance the search process ~~Skype, Google Voice, IPhone apps for these, OH, the list is endless.
Today, for example, I was at an off site location (coffee shop at the beach) for an early phone conference in NY. In a bit, I'll be in Skype conference with two prospective search client executives in London. This global reach is not a new adventure. Prior to the latest communication devices, the geographic location of a search firm, recruiter, consultant were a non issue.
What IS the important issue? ~ Do I understand your need to fill the open position?
