SEARCH PROCESS

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Beginning with our initial consultation through post-hire follow-up, our process is designed to provide clients with on-target candidates and to minimize the demand on their time; this allows them to focus on managing their business, while at the same time remaining fully informed:

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Client Consultation 

• Meet with client to obtain a complete understanding of the culture and human-capital needs of the company.

• Work in conjunction with the client to reach a consensus on the scope and responsibilities of the position and its reporting relationships, compensation package, and a profile of the successful candidate. 

• Development of a distinctive search strategy.

• Creation of job specification, approved by client. 

 

Identification and Assessment of Candidates

• Identify target companies and industry sectors through the use of public and private information resources.

• Identify prospective candidates using proprietary database, leveraging previous like-and-kind engagements, and sourcing network of contacts.

• Screen and evaluate candidates, which include in-person interviews.

 

Candidates Interviewed by Client

• Provide client with resumes of candidates with an evaluation of each candidate’s strengths and weaknesses against   the job specification, as well as motivations, concerns and current compensation.

• Facilitate client interviews of initial candidates.

• Obtain feedback from client and candidates.

• Review progress of search with client and recalibrate strategy when necessary.

• Present additional candidates based on client’s feedback from initial candidates interviewed and/or changes in search strategy.

• Prepare periodic reports outlining our search progress.

• Clients typically meet an average of six candidates before selecting a finalist. 

 

Selection of Finalist Candidate

• Assist client in the selection of a finalist candidate. 

• Maintain close communication with candidate throughout process.

• Provide client with verbal and written reference reports. 

 

Offer Structure and Negotiation

• Assess candidate’s current compensation and make recommendation to client based on the assignment parameters. 

• Work with client to structure an offer and extend offer to candidate.

• Assist with negotiating the offer and provide guidance dealing with counteroffers. 

• Oversee the resignation process and start date of employment. 

 

Hire and follow up

• Assist client and candidate in a smooth transition. 

• Follow up with client and candidate post-hire.