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Our Search Process

 
Our Search Process
 
 
Each search assignment is unique to the requirements of the individual client. Utilizing invasive recruiting techniques, we identify a targeted group of well qualified individuals from the ranks of your competitors and leading organizations in the field. Our process relies on thorough research, use of the latest technologies and our extensive network of contacts in the industry. 

We recognize your need for confidentiality, expediency and cost efficiency. Our consultants are usually able to match qualified candidates with positions matching their search criteria in 15 business days or less and have interviews scheduled within 30 days.

In the course of a search we become an extension of your organization, assuming your objective of recruiting and retaining the best possible candidates. Information about your business is kept strictly confidential at all times.

Search Process Outline
  1. Client Interview- We begin with a detailed interview with the hiring authority, HR and other relevant staff to define the position and type of individual sought.
  2. Job Specifications and Client Profile - Jointly review the position description based upon input of all relevant client personnel. A cultural profile of the organization as stated by the client at the corporate and departmental level is also prepared.
  3. Search Plan and Time Line - Client reviews and approves the search plan, profiles and time line for successful completion of the search engagement and employee start date.
  4. Source Candidates - Identify qualified candidates for presentation to the hiring authority. We prepare a detailed candidate profile from personal interviews of the candidate. It contains relevant education, certification, current and recent past titles and responsibilities, current compensation, and a summary of accomplishments. Also addressed is information on personality traits to match against your organization’s culture. It is an excellent measure against which to judge a candidate.
  5. Candidate Interviews - Once the client has determined that they want to interview the top 2 - 3 candidates we arrange for timely interviews and stay in touch throughout the interview process to offer our insight into the candidate’s key points for making a job change. If a candidate fails to meet with the Clients approval, we will respond immediately with another qualified candidate. Clients are thoroughly briefed about each candidate and candidates are thoroughly briefed about the client and the nature and demands of the position. It is at this stage that the most promising candidate (MPC) is identified.
  6. Reference Checking - Unless the client prefers otherwise, we will conduct confidential reference checks on all candidates. We will contact individuals who are acquainted with the candidate’s relevant leadership skills, technical / clinical competencies, licensure/certification, personal skills and integrity.
  7. Candidate Evaluation  at this stage we provide feedback to the MPC candidate(s) and clients of their respective reactions and expectations. When requested we will assist the client in evaluating MPC candidates against the job and cultural profile and specifications that they signed off on as part of the search criteria. We are available throughout this process to offer our “read” of the candidate’s must list.
  8. Feedback and Follow-up  our relationship does not end with a placement. We maintain contact with both the candidate and client long after an offer is accepted. Quite often we act as a liaison between the two to anticipate and resolve any issues, and to make the transition as smooth as possible.

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