Executive Search Methodology

Consulting: We will serve as your strategic recruitment partner and will consult with your search committee to obtain a comprehensive understanding of your company's culture, vision and operating style and of how this role ultimately will impact your organization. Based upon our consultation, we will provide guidance on the search criteria and will establish and outline a customized strategy to guide us through the search.

Creating a Comprehensive Position Profile: The development of a comprehensive position profile will include information about your company and about the scope of responsibility, leadership and interpersonal skills necessary for success in your role. This is utilized as a recruitment/marketing device, as well as an assessment tool for you to comment on/approve our interpretation of this critical role.

Developing Sources: We use a multifaceted research, analysis, networking and direct recruiting method designed to thoroughly gather market talent within the target candidate pool.

Evaluating Prospective Candidates: Evaluation is handled in three phases: review of credentials, initial (telephone) interviews and personal (face-to-face) interviews. We employ behavioral interview techniques to get at the core of each candidate's strengths and weaknesses as they relate to your executive search.

Recommending Candidates: Final candidates are submitted for your review only after we have thoroughly evaluated the business experience, technical expertise, management/leadership style and personal characteristics essential for success in the role and for compatibility within your organization. Each candidate will be submitted with a confidential candidate report, which includes detailed resumes and other pertinent data.

Facilitating the Interview Process: We participate as facilitators throughout your onsite interview process, offering assistance ranging from managing logistics and determining an interview question strategy to providing insight and participating in the evaluation process.

Assisting with Final Candidate Selection: At your request, we will perform comprehensive reference checking. We will work closely with you to develop an offer package that will attract your selected candidate, using our expertise in executive compensation, relocation and benefits.

Providing Transition Services: Our search process does not end at your new hire's official acceptance date or even on his/her first day. We will support the selected executive's assimilation into your organization to ensure a successful entry. Furthermore, we will provide you with feedback during the first 90 days.