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Agency Recruiter Strategies
A thought or twenty-six that will help you navigate recruiting, diversity leadership and other related agency waters.

Staff Retention Strategies
You’ve just hired a new leader. How do you keep ’em?

Job Search
And as recruiters, you can bet we come across a best practice or two that can help candidates. If you’re looking for a new job, check it out.

Resume Help
If you squint, a resume is like an RFP. Here’s thinking that can help you stand out.

Linkedin Profile Tweaks
Some thinking that can help you leverage this powerful tool to get a new job and win new business. And more.

Career
Looking to get promoted? Thinking about a change? Respectful-arm-around-your-shoulder thoughts from a thirty-year agency vet.

Agency Growth
Before helping agencies find leaders, I helped them find new business. Sometimes I write about it.

Wins & Losses
These marketplace conditions drive recruiting and job search volume. Curated from the trades.

Pitch Predictions
For years, I used to publicly share CMO changes. There are now better places for this kinda stuff.

Other Helpful Resources
This is a collection of things our team likes that we see online. Enjoy!

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"Thunderclap was a great partner in our search for a business development leader. They were thoughtful and transparent throughout the search and took time to understand our organization at a very deep and authentic level. Never once did it feel like a rehash of candidates who tick boxes on paper. Each candidate they presented was thoroughly vetted to our needs and our organization which made the entire process a pleasure. I look forward to working with Thunderclap on future hires."
Director of Talent, New Business Leader search, mid-sized agency
“My search was for a new business leader at a mid-sized regional agency. While candidates are open to relocating to that market, it’s not on everyone’s radar screen. Steve Congdon at Thunderclap gave me a terrific candidate that the agency loved. She’s now on their Executive Leadership Committee.”
President, leading southeast US recruiting firm
“We gave Thunderclap a search for a Senior AE that needed agriculture experience, which is hard to find. And they delivered."
Senior Recruiter, regional office, global agency
“I’ve given Thunderclap several recruiting assignments over the years across three departments: account management, planning and new business. It’s a pleasure working with them. They know our industry and our agency very well. Their candidates fit our requirements and I know they’re a cultural fit when they come from Steve's firm.”
Managing Director, multiple searches, global network agency
“The agency was looking to hire a new Group Account Director that was going to be on a plane every week. Steve found just the right professional for this Top Ten Holding Company Account. I had several great options and they were well prepared.”
Recruiter, Group Account Director search, global holding company agency
"After briefing Steve on what was needed, his company was able to quickly source several well qualified candidates that matched the jobs specs. Thunderclap screened them and submitted the best of the pack. One was hired and continues to be one of our top performers. Couldn't be more pleased with Thunderclap's quick response, professionalism and [I] look forward to working together again."
Recruiter, New Business Leader search, 300-person holding company agency

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