seven steps. unlimited possibilities.

Our belief is simple: no matter what your company does, you're in the people business. And the people you hire are key to unlocking your company's unlimited potential.

With that in mind, we've developed a unique way to evaluate potential candidates. We focus on the whole person - not just their competencies, but also their personality, how they communicate and the way they work with people.

We call it the Seven Steps to a Successful Search. It works like this:

1. Initial consultation.
First, we find out what you want "on paper." But we take it a step further by examining your company's culture and personality to create a one-of-a-kind profile of your organization.

2. Research & targeting.
Next, our staff takes your corporate profile and creates a unique "yardstick" for candidates from thousands of sources.  We then use it as a litmus test to build a group of candidates for sourcing.

3. Sourcing.
We contact sources and identify candidates next, which generally narrows the group down to a half-dozen or so of the strongest candidates.

4. Candidate evaluation.
We then conduct thorough, face-to-face interviews with the most promising candidates. We learn about the whole candidate - their personality and values, as well as their skills.

5. Reference checking.
Unlike some firms, we make sure to speak with references who can give insight on the candidates' capabilities, interpersonal skills and integrity.

6. Candidate presentation.
Once we assess the individuals' qualifications and personal "fit," interviews are scheduled between client and candidate.  If necessary, confidentiality is maintained until this point.

7. The hire and follow-up.
Once you've chosen who you want, we can help develop a compensation package that ensures you "seal the deal." After the hire, we regularly continue our dialogue to make sure things are running smoothly.

 

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