Headhunting: How Executive Search and Recruiting Actually Work

In academia, applying for a position usually means putting your publication record and scientific track on the table for a committee to evaluate. Outside academia, it often works very differently: many of the best opportunities are never advertised at all, and candidates are found rather than applying.

Yvonne Müller, Active Sourcer at SBB with a background spanning executive search, career development, and research institutions (including PSI), pulls back the curtain on this hidden market. We’ll look at:

• What is active sourcing, headhunting, and executive search — and why does this profession exist?
• How is being “found” different from the academic appointment process?
• What does a recruiter actually look for in someone with a research background?
• How can you prepare, even before you’re looking?

A short, practical input (~20 minutes) followed by an open floor for your questions. Bring your curiosity.