Hardware Podcasts

034 - "Agent" with Mitch Robbins

Let's Combinate · 25 May 2022 · 54m

What this episode covers

Mitch Robbins, founder of The Anthony Michael Group (AMG), explains the business models of executive search firms, detailing contingency, engaged, and retained fee structures, as well as contract staffing. He outlines AMG's specific recruiting process for MedTech roles, which includes market mapping, intake calls, and a multi-channel outreach strategy using video landing pages to engage passive candidates. Robbins emphasizes objective hiring practices through his 'Interview Matrix' for scoring candidates and recommends 'test drives' and 'back door references' to validate final selections before making offers.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
The Anthony Michael Group, Spherion, Management Recruiters International, Marshall Fields
Also
MedTech Talent Lab

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