Search Process: Week 1
Introductory Consultations
In a detailed discussion, the client describes the requirements of the position, the company's goals and characteristics, the industrial and competitive environment, and all other pertinent issues. We, in turn, contribute our knowledge and advice, and help the client refine their objectives.
The Position Specification and Action Plan
We then prepare and submit a detailed Position Specification in which the client may or may not be identified, depending on the situation. This specification forms the basis for initial discussions with candidates and contacts in the relevant area. At this stage, we also develop an Action Plan with the client, and set mutually agreed-upon dates for accomplishing major steps in the search, including client contact frequency and initial candidate interviews.
Strategy and Research
As the Position Specification is being drawn up and discussed, we are working to develop a search strategy that is most likely to identify the ideal candidate. To do this, we analyze market conditions, review the competition's staffing strategies; drawing on our international network, wide range of contacts, experience on previous, perhaps similar, projects, and our own database and research resources. We identify industries and companies where prospective candidates are likely to be found.