The foundation of a successful search assignment is a thorough understanding of the clients’ needs and expectations. Our approach, developed over many years of experience and results, includes several important steps:

• Client Consultation and needs Assessment – We learn as much as possible about the client’s business, culture, and strategy to understand the experience and character needed for successful results
• Development of Formal Specifications – We prepare a written position description that details the responsibilities of the position and the qualifications of the ideal candidate. This specification is the “blueprint” that guides the search process
• Search Strategy and Research – After working closely with the client to target industries and potential candidates, we turn to our business partners and extensive network of industry sources, current and former clients, past candidates, and our internal databases to identify prospective candidates
• Interviews and Assessment – Our consultants and business partners personally interview candidates to assess their suitability for the position
• Presentation of Candidates – The most qualified candidates are presented to the client in confidential written reports. These reports provide a thorough review of previous accomplishments, an assessment of personal characteristics, cultural fit, management style, and verification of educational and employment background
• Client Interview – Our consultants and business partners arrange meetings between candidates and clients, including travel arrangements
• Referencing – After the client selects final candidates, we conduct in-depth interviews with personal references to obtain additional information on candidate qualifications
• Negotiation – In completing an assignment, we can provide advice to the client on an appropriate compensation package for the new executive / professional
• Follow-Up – As the search assignment concludes, our involvement continues. We work to help the new executive / professional to integrate successfully in the new organization