SEARCH PROCESS
| Week 1 | |
Initial meeting with the client to define the high level position requirements and the ideal candidate profile Obtain client approval of the position and candidate spec, including a company backgrounder plus links to the client’s web site Review sample resumes of recently hired candidates with client and agree source company target list including competitors Establish broad compensation guidelines and cross check with independent salary data surveys Agree with client to send weekly status report and schedule phone review if required |
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| Weeks 2 and 3 | |
| Identify and prioritize multiple sources of potential candidates
Initial phone call and/or email to prospective candidates typically not naming the client or the position Once prospective candidate responds, walk through the company profile and the position, then email the job spec and confirm a time to re-connect once the candidate has had time to get up to speed Candidate sends in confidential resume and confirms level of interest Via a 60 to 90 minute phone call, walk through the candidate’s resume Make “pass” or “proceed” decision on each candidate Send client weekly report on search status |
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| Week 4 | |
Identify between 8 to 12 “good fit” candidates Schedule face to face recruiter interviews with all “good fit” candidates Eliminate 4 to 6 “less than great fit” candidates Review top 5 to 7 “best fit” candidate resumes with client Agree with client on which candidates will be interviewed and schedule Client may wish to conduct initial phone interview with candidates or go straight to face to face interviews Send client weekly report on search status |
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| Weeks 5 and 6 | |
Assist client schedule meetings with selected candidates Conduct low profile background checks Get feedback from client on candidates following initial interview Get feedback for candidate on the client and the opportunity Keep in touch with all candidates on a weekly basis to maintain interest Send client weekly report on search status |
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| Weeks 7 and 8 | |
Client identifies final short list of 3 to 5 candidates Schedule interviews and follow up with client and candidates Conduct reference checks as required by client Confirm candidate’s enthusiasm to accept a potential offer and review possible response from current employer Send client weekly report on search status |
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| Weeks 9 and 10 | |
Client prioritizes candidates and begins preliminary offer discussions with leading candidate Maintain contact with remaining candidates in the event that leading candidate drops out Complete detailed reference checks Assist with compensation negotiations as required Review counter offer responses Final offer and acceptance. Start date agreed. |
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