Richard Bond To Speak at Wharton Club of New York

What do search firms and human resources directors look for when screening candidates? Richard Bond, owner of Westport-based Bond & Company Executive Recruiting and Search, will address this question in a presentation at The Wharton Alumni Club of New York’s Career Speaker Series. He will be joined by Josh Friedlander, who is Chief Human Resources Officer for Latham & Watkins, LLP.

In their talk, “Search Firms vs. Human Resources: How to Navigate Them Successfully,” Bond and Friedlander will delve into the similarities and differences between their professions. “At networking events and cocktail parties, people tell me that they are getting contradictory advice about how to approach HR vs search firms,” said Mr. Bond. “Josh and I knew we could present both sides of the story and help a lot of job seekers understand the screening and interviewing process.

 “We’ll also give attendees some solid advice. Candidates often don’t know what actions they can take to turn themselves from ‘possible hires’ to ‘probable hires’. We’re going to give attendees that insight,” added Bond.

Both Bond and Friedlander pride themselves on helping their clients to hire individuals who will not only not get fired, but more importantly, will add value to the organization over time and do well enough to get promoted.

Richard Bond founded Bond & Company 25 years ago. They specialize in financial recruiting. Mr. Bond holds an MBA from the Wharton School and a B.A. from Lehigh University. He lives in New Canaan with his wife, Lyn Romig Bond.

The presentation will take place on Tuesday September 27, 2011, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Penn Club in New York City. For further information, please call the Wharton Alumni Club of New York at 212-463-5559.