Kimberley Chesney
President
The Founder and President of Prime Management Group Inc., Kimberley has established a successful Search and Recruitment Firm servicing clients worldwide. Kimberley brings more than 25 years practical expertise in Search and Recruitment. During this time she has assisted hundreds of organizations build better teams by identifying the leaders, innovators, and intellectual capital needed to fuel an organization’s growth.
“I love the recruiting business where it is possible everyday to make meaningful contributions to organizations and offer career path advice for those making important career decisions” - Kimberley Chesney
Throughout the search industry, Kimberley is known for her thoughtful insights into search and its processes, as well as her commitment to high-quality, long-term client & candidate relationships. High among the ranks of professional speakers, trainers and educators in the field of search and recruitment, Kimberley is frequently sought after to speak at industry organizations and conferences. For over twenty years, she continues to share her industry knowledge globally. Companies and associations across Canada, the United States and as far away as Australia, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom have profited from her common sense approach to Talent Management, Recruitment and Selection, Value-Added Customer Service, Quality Improvement, Networking, and Dealing with Change.
A graduate from the University of Western Ontario, she has continued to progress her academic prowess to include the internationally recognized designation of Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC). She holds membership in numerous professional societies including Ontario Hospital Association (OHA); NPA: The Worldwide Recruiting Network; the Association of Canadian Search, Employment & Staffing Services (ACSESS); and the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) and the Strategic Capabilities Network (SCN).
Her board activities include:
• St Joseph’s Health Care, London, Ontario - Director
• NPA, The Worldwide Recruitment Network - President Elect
• The London Chamber of Commerce - Vice-President, Programs
In addition, Kimberley has served on Boards and Committees including ACSESS, The London Club, St. John Ambulance, Parkwood Hospital Foundation, London Economic Development Corporation and United Way.
Recent Posts by Kimberley Chesney:
I wasn’t looking for a career change but got a call from a recruiter…
If you are good at what you do… expect to get calls from recruiters. When you do get calls, here’s what you should expect. The recruiter should be very professional and identify themselves as a recruiter. They should not be on the phone “selling you” anything. However, they should be taking the time to find [...]
Should we hire internally or recruit externally?
Many of our clients have been asking this question. Let’s examine the benefits of either option. First of all, if you are hiring from within, it sends a message to your employees that your organization is serious about career planning and succession. It shows you value the investment the employee has made in their career [...]
You are going to be interviewed for a leadership position?
Here are some quick tips… Do your homework…what do you know about the company you are being interviewed by? Remember as a leader you need to use “we” more than you do “I” especially if you are being considered for a leadership role! No one person can make changes – you need to be able [...]
You need to hire a recruiter? Questions you need to ask!
Recruiting excellent talent is becoming more and more challenging. Choosing a professional recruiter can sometimes be a challenge as well. For those of you who are uncertain about using a third party recruiter here are some questions you may want to ask: 1) What do you know about the industry, my business and the people [...]
Recruiting for Technology positions?
Here’s a link that will get you thinking! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL9Wu2kWwSY
What does your “on-line presence” say about you?
One of the most over looked factors of email is your email address? What does it say about you if you are looking for a career move? If you are not sure, have someone you respect look at your email address and give you their honest feedback? Here’s a useful link for folks who are [...]
I want to leave my current job!
We get asked this all the time. “how do I go about searching for a job, when I have one already?”This week, I spoke with a couple of candidates who approached me confidentially to discuss a possible career move. Note – I said “career move” vs “job”. So many people go through life dissatisfied with [...]
It’s Lonely at the Top
As a Senior Manager in your company, do you ever feel that way? Do you find that you are often putting more hours in and receiving less job satisfaction? Well you are not alone! Recent surveys show that Senior Managers suffer from feelings of isolation because of the extreme pressure they are under. Never before [...]
