Nordh Executive Search

“What are your thoughts on AI?” It sounds like a simple interview question. In reality, it has become one of the most revealing questions in executive hiring, leadership interviews and enterprise sales recruitment. In this episode of the Nordh Executive Search Podcast , I explain what hiring managers are actually evaluating when they ask about Artificial Intelligence, why most candidates answer th...

Why doesn't the most qualified person on the shortlist automatically get the senior role? Because senior roles are rarely decided on knowledge alone, but on something that becomes visible in the first few minutes of an interview: executive presence. In this episode, Jan Nordh, founder of Nordh Executive Search, takes the topic to where it really counts for you: the interview room for a senior...

Since 7 June 2026, an EU deadline has redrawn the balance of power in salary negotiations. Most people talk about compliance. The real question is: what does it mean for your next salary conversation, whether you sit in Stockholm, Paris or London? Jan Nordh breaks down the EU Pay Transparency Directive from a market perspective, practical, not legal. Why it shifts negotiating power toward the cand...

Most candidates rehearse their answers. But they never understand the questions. And that is exactly what decides an interview between an offer and a rejection. Jan Nordh has spent years in debrief meetings, hearing what hiring managers say about candidates the moment they leave the room. In this episode he turns the table around and shows the interview from the other side. What is really being ev...

Why does a recruiter go completely silent after a good conversation? Most people blame the system, the market, or the ATS. The honest answer is more uncomfortable — and it almost always has something to do with you. In this episode I explain what really happens when a recruiter ghosts you: usually, something in your story didn't add up — and it wasn't worth their time to challenge it. I...

Why do qualified candidates miss out on offers — even when they’re a strong fit on paper? In many cases, it’s not the resume. It’s not the experience. It’s something more subtle. After 19 years in Executive Search, I’ve seen a recurring pattern: candidates who try too hard to be liked often reduce their chances of getting hired. In this episode, I explain why experienced hiring managers react nega...

"What makes you different from other candidates?" This question comes up in almost every serious job interview — and most candidates answer it wrong. Not because they're unprepared. Because they do exactly what they've always been taught: deliver a pitch. In this episode, Jan Nordh — founder of Nordh Executive Search and executive headhunter with 19 years of experience in cyber...

The 4 traits that separate top candidates from everyone else. Why do some candidates land multiple interviews and strong offers within weeks — while others spend months applying without traction? After nearly 19 years in Executive Search across Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software and AI, I’ve noticed a clear pattern: The difference is rarely the CV. It’s usually four specific traits. In this episod...