Typically, the entire retained search process consumes 90-120 days, depending on market forces and availability of hiring executives to participate actively. A successful value-added search is a team effort with active hiring-executive involvement and pro-active communication of status by the executive recruiter. Our process works.

Develop source/suspect tactics
Identify target organizations and “off limits”

Field sourcing
    - Fundamental research and sourcing from target companies

Databases

Internet

Suppliers/Customers, including those of competitors

Professional/Trade associations

Screening against predetermined attributes and qualifications
    - Telephone/face-to-face interviews

Generate candidate interest
Prepare professional profile

Present professional profiles
Agree on candidate slate
Schedule personal interviews with client

Congratulate finalist
Tactfully inform unsuccessful candidates
On-Boarding assistance
Post-employment review to ensure retention

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