10 Strategies for Success
At Godspeed Executive Search Consultants, we realize that each and every search is different and each and every client has different needs and expectations regarding the search process. Keeping this in mind, we know that ultimately our job is to provide our clients with the most highly qualified talent available and consult with them to determine which candidate will add the most to the bottom line of their organization. To ensure that we perform our job effectively and efficiently, we combine four key ingredients:
- Our in-depth knowledge of our client's needs and organization.
- Our industry knowledge and experience.
- Our understanding that personal chemistry between client and candidate plays an enormous role in finding that "perfect fit" for the management team.
- Our ability to match this chemistry and help seal the employment partnership.
Listed below are our 10 strategies for success that we combine with these four ingredients to form a win/win situation for both client and candidate:
1. We must gather a strong understanding of your company, competitors and market conditions.
- Meet with the chairman or interviewing managers to develop a thorough understanding of the position and expectations.
- Discuss specific candidates, companies or industries to target in the search process (ongoing).
- Discuss specific company and market conditions that may aid in the search process (ongoing).
2. Create and agree upon a position outline and strategy to target specific candidates or companies.
3. Research and Networking.
- Create a list of potential "hot candidates."
- Review this list with one or more of the interviewing managers and make any necessary improvements.
4. Recruiting and Networking.
- Begin the initial round of candidate contact.
- Network for a list of additional "hot candidates" who may have been missed in the initial research and networking process.
5. Candidate/Consultant Interviews.
- One to two in-depth telephone interviews to determine candidate's experience and potential fit within your organization
6. Consultant/Client Contact.
- Discuss each candidate contacted and interviewed, along with the results of each interview and the interest of each candidate.
- Follow-up telephone interview with candidate(s) at your discretion.
- In person follow up interview with candidate(s) at your discretion.
7. Candidate Presentations by Consultant.
- Top candidates will be presented, along with any foreseen issues that may arise with each individual: compensation, geography, travel, family, etc.
- Continue recruiting additional or back-up candidates.
8. Candidate/Client Interviews.
- Coordinate interview schedule and help establish the logistics of the interview: hotel, air, limo or car.
- Confirm with both client and candidate 24 hours prior to interview.
- Obtain post interview thoughts from client and candidates.
- Proceed with a chosen candidate or continue recruiting additional
candidates.
9. Offer and Acceptance.
- Reference checks will be conducted by consultant.
- Verification of education will be conducted by consultant.
- Offer will be made by client or consultant, preferably consultant.
- Negotiations, if any, will be handled by consultant at your discretion.
- Acceptance of the written offer will be submitted to client.
- Start date will be confirmed and candidate's notice will be given.
10. Client/Employee follow-through.
- On-going client follow-up to address any issues, whether positive or negative, that may arise with candidate.
- On-going employee follow-up to address any issues, whether positive or negative, that may arise with client.
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