Field notes
Writing from the practice
Short pieces on how senior searches actually behave in Germany — not generic career tips.
When garden leave is an advantage — and when it is not
How executives in Germany can use garden leave as search time without signalling the wrong urgency to the market.
What German supervisory boards listen for in a first interview
The soft questions that decide executive appointments — and how candidates misread them as small talk.
Mapping target employers beyond the obvious DAX names
Why mid-market holdings and regional champions often hold the better next mandate for senior leaders.
Reading a German executive offer without rushing the handshake
A practical walk through base pay, variable components, and clauses that deserve a second look before you accept.