Partners in Talent

Founded in 1998, Smith & Wilkinson is a premier talent advisory that supports our clients in achieving their strategic objectives through the recruitment, development, promotion and retention of their top employees.

Personal Service With a National Reach

We are dedicated problem-solvers for our clients, especially when it comes to filling the most critical and hard-to-fill positions. We leverage our industry expertise, network, and execution methodology to deliver insights, solutions, and exceptional candidates nationally.   In 2023 we made:

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Committed to Excellence

Executive Search

Delivering innovative solutions to help organizations find their next great hire.

Executive Coaching & Leadership Development

Coaching and developing leaders to reach their full potential.

Succession Planning

Identifying and planning for tomorrow’s leaders, today.

Thought Leadership

Pre-Interview Preparation: Setting the Stage for Success

Pre-interview preparation is crucial for several reasons. Firstly, it allows you to familiarize yourself with the company and the role...

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The Power of Post-Interview Follow-Up: Best Practices for Success

Interviewing for a job is stressful and nerve-wracking. There’s so much to think about! After completing a job interview, many...

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Ask a Recruiter-Are cover letters still relevant and worth the time?

Ask a recruiter! Carll Wilkinson has been with Smith & Wilkinson for almost 20 years and as the managing partner...

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Ask a Recruiter-How can I create a LinkedIn profile that stands out from the pack?

Ask a recruiter! Carll Wilkinson has been with Smith & Wilkinson for almost 20 years and as the managing partner...

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Middle Market Public Banks CFO Analysis

S&W compiled a list of 254 publicly traded banks on the NASDAQ or NYSE and narrowed our focus to institutions...

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Top credit union to work for offers endless time off, fully remote work

Written By: Ken McCarthy, American Banker When Southwest Financial Credit Union started offering unlimited days off, its employees took that...

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Leadership Conversations: An Interview With Les Stein

This interview was conducted by Ben Liff, Manager of Leadership Development at Smith & Wilkinson. Welcome to the first of...

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Leadership Conversations

In June 1979, the United States hit an important milestone, when 18.7 percent of all US workers, nearly 20 million...

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Is Your Hiring Process Meeting the Demands of The Market

We are now about two years removed from the height of the pandemic. Recession fears have subsided a bit, the...

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Ask a Recruiter-Resignation Letter

Ask a recruiter! Carll Wilkinson has been with Smith & Wilkinson for almost 20 years and as the managing partner...

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