1.
Accept the Assignment:
We will only accept assignments that we are confident that we can successfully complete. Success requires
focus. Focus requires selectivity.
2.
Understand the Landscape:
When we take on your search,
we become
an extension of your company and work hard to understand the intangibles
- beyond skill sets, education and experience - that ultimately result
in a successful, long-term match. Whenever possible, we meet with all necessary people
on your team (CEO, executive management team, Directors, etc.), to
understand the company culture, history, market environment, etc. and
the dynamics of the open position.
3.
Create the Search Strategy:
We
work with you to create an
overall search strategy - Where to look for the right
people and How to attract them to your company once we
find them. This includes how to present your company and reasons
to join your executive team.
4.
Create the Position Profile:
We
work with you to create a
position profile, including responsibilities and performance objectives,
selection criteria, and how to best present the opportunity to
prospective hires.
5.
Recruit the Right People:
Armed with the knowledge of where to
look, how to attract them, and what kind of people fit your company
culture, we contact the typically happily employed, top-performing
executives, establish a working relationship, and generate an interest
in joining your company.
6.
Qualify and Screen Prospective Hires:
Prior to being
presented to you, we interview all prospective hires and
screen them for background, skill set, personality and career objective
fit. Whenever possible, we meet with the prospective hires and
present only those that are appropriate.
7.
Facilitate the Interview Process: We
work with you to
facilitate the interviewing process and follow up with both sides to
work through issues and/or concerns.
8.
Close the Deal: We
work with you through the final selection
process, perform in-depth reference checks, and facilitate the
terms of the offer to the finalist. We work closely with both sides
to insure that the offer is accepted.
9.
Oversee the Transition:
We
stay close to the new hire
through resignation, counter-offer, new start with your company
and transition to becoming a member of your executive team.
2.
Understand the Landscape:
When we take on your search,
we become
an extension of your company and work hard to understand the intangibles
- beyond skill sets, education and experience - that ultimately result
in a successful, long-term match. Whenever possible, we meet with all necessary people
on your team (CEO, executive management team, Directors, etc.), to
understand the company culture, history, market environment, etc. and
the dynamics of the open position.