What does it look like to identify and articulate talent – and then match make it with the right company?

Kip Knippel is the Founder and CEO of KIP Search, a headhunting company that focuses on finding talent for C-Suite executives, legal, and other key employees to help organizations reach their full potential and destiny.

Kip ran for Senate in the State of Minnesota (while finishing up law school), and then worked in Mergers and Acquisitions and commercial real estate, before starting KIP Search.

Kip is an absolutely wonderful Chicago Business Review as our host Young Lee is able to draw the very best answers out of Kip by asking questions about talent, interviewing, and what it takes to match the right person with the right company culture.

There are insights into what a company can do to retain their talent, as well as what the average person can do to better prepare themselves for an interview, setting themselves up for long-term career success.

So from interview tips to how Kip goes about getting a clear, overall picture of the candidates he interviews for a job, there is so much to learn from this illuminating interview with a generous guest who is an expert in leadership training and business development. Please join us.

"We have 100% success. We've never failed on a search. And part of that is just our process. It's very process driven." ~ Kip Knippel

In This Episode:

Why start a headhunting company?

What does a typical day look like for Kip?

Appreciating the process-driven approach to vetting candidates

Identifying the talent you're looking for by aligning yourself with the company's values

The importance of getting a clear overall picture of a candidate to see if they're a cultural fit

What qualities does Kip look for in a candidate?

What interview tips does Kip have?

What can employers do to retain talent?

Kip's background (a play, an athlete, and running for Senate!)

How can you overcome your insecurities when applying for a job?

How do you go about researching fair compensation when applying for a new job?

And so much more!

Connect with Kip Kipping:

Website - https://www.kipsearch.com/

Connect with Young Lee:

Facebook - Young Lee | Facebook

LinkedIn - Young Lee - Host of the Chicago Business Review Podcast/Show