Our Process
Our search process begins with an extensive analysis of the position and the client organization and continues until the candidate has fully transitioned into his or her new role. A Retained Search typically follows the five phases detailed below:
- Phase I
- Phase I
- Consultation and Information Gathering
- Develop Search Plan and Timeline
- Refine Position Description
Deliverables: Ideal Candidate Profile, Search Timeline, Position Description
- Phase II
- Phase II
- Create Job Postings
- Develop Pre-Screening Questions
- Select Interview Panel
- Source and Evaluate Candidates
Deliverables: Job Postings, Marketing Brochure, Stakeholder Surveys
- Phase III
- Phase III
- Continue Sourcing and Evaluating Candidates
- Conduct Pre-Screening Interviews
- Develop Interview Panel Questions
- Develop Candidate Short List
Deliverables: Weekly Status Reports, Panel Interview Questions, Short List Evaluations
- Phase IV
- Phase IV
- Present Most Qualified Candidates
- Schedule and Conduct Interviews
- Debrief Meetings with Panelists
- Select Finalist Candidates
Deliverables: Candidate Summary Reports, Weekly Status Reports
- Phase V
- Phase V
- Second Interviews as Needed
- Reference and Background Checks
- Job Offer Negotiation and Acceptance
- Post Search Follow-up and Review
Deliverables: Detailed Reference Checks, Project Assessment Evaluation
