New London, N.H. (September 27, 2022) – Jake Stiles, CEO of executive recruiting firm Stiles Associates, was recently featured on the “Lean Blog Interviews” podcast hosted by renowned Lean consultant, author and professional speaker Mark Graban. In this hourlong podcast, Stiles tapped into his nearly 30 years of executive recruiting experience to offer unique insights to the Lean community.

by David Portney
Stiles Associates

There are few things more intriguing than getting an email from an executive recruiter who says you (yes, you!) are a great fit for a role their client is hiring form. Even if you’re not really looking for a new job, the mystery of the client and the specifics of the role are often too compelling to ignore. You scan the email and see the recruiter is asking for an updated resume, so you immediately get to work on giving it a long overdue refresh. However, before you spend too much time revamping your resume, you should be aware of a scam currently making the rounds through the executive ranks.

by David Portney
Stiles Associates

So, you just accepted a new role in a city or state you’re largely unfamiliar with. First, congratulations on the job! Now comes the hard part.