Search Process

The Executec Recruiters 18-Step Search Process

Executec Recruiters incorporates a comprehensive, multi-step process that identifies the right candidate for your company. Every Executec Recruiters placement is the result of this highly refined and time-tested process.

1) Initial Client Meeting

Once Executec Recruiters has discussed the client's company culture in detail and understands its vision and mission, details of the hiring process are mapped out. Position requirements are explored in depth with the persons responsible for hiring. A position profile is then established, along with the hiring parameters of the client.

2) Develop Search Plan

The search process begins by identifying an appropriate Executec Recruiters project team and then developing a detailed candidate and industry research plan.

3) Research

Based on parameters outlined in the search plan, Executec Recruiters uses extensive national and international databases to develop a list of potential candidates or target companies.

4) Initiate Search Process

In addition to the possible candidates generated by research and databases, Executec Recruiters team members network with contacts and resources and add to the list of candidates.

5) Candidate Contact

Candidates on the finalized list are then contacted and a detailed profile of each is developed. Executec Recruiters then revisits the qualifications of each candidate.

6) Candidate Selection

The best qualified candidates are carefully reviewed by the entire search team to ensure they match the requirements set forth by the client.

7) Candidate Presentation to Client

Once a thorough candidate review has been completed, Executec Recruiters presents clients with the information collected about each qualified candidate and gives them the opportunity to evaluate. The client and Executec Recruiters work together to select candidates to interview for the position.

8) Interviews

Executec Recruiters provides clients and candidates with the ability to be flexible during the interview process. Face-to-face, video conference or telephone interviews are all possible depending on timing and geography.

9) Follow-up with Client

After initial interviews are complete, Executec Recruiters facilitates a detailed discussion of each of the interviewed candidates. Clients will provide feedback about candidates and the search process to date. Together, Executec Recruiters and the client determine the next steps.

10) Second Interview

Setting up second interviews with the best candidates, as determined by the client, follows the same flexible process. A variety of technologies are available to make sure all parties get to the table at the agreed-upon dates and times.

11) Reference Check

When a client expresses interest in hiring a particular candidate, Executec Recruiters performs a thorough examination of the candidate's references, significant resume dates and positions and clarifies any questions.

12) Follow-up with Candidate

After a last check for qualifications, Executec Recruiters debriefs the candidate and offers feedback from the client that Executec Recruiters then gains final confirmation from the candidate as well as the candidate's spouse or anyone else involved in the candidate's decision-making process.

13) Closing/Negotiating

During this crucial phase of the process, Executec Recruiters mediates negotiations between the candidate and the employer by clarifying information and accurately expressing the needs of both parties.

14) Offer

Once a job offer has been made by the employer and accepted by the candidate, Executec Recruiters assists in developing a start date and creating a smooth transition.

15) Candidate Transition

Executec Recruiters is also part of the resignation process by preparing candidates for all of the issues involved, including emotional issues and relocation. Executec Recruiters has the ability to provide relocation assistance and discounted moving services.

16) Resignation Debrief

Final confirmation of the candidate's start date occurs after the resignation process is complete. Executec Recruiters continues to provide transition support to both candidates and clients.

17) Follow Up

Executec Recruiters maintains a relationship with clients and candidates after successful transitions in order to ensure the process has gone smoothly and no detail has been left out.

18) Verify Project Completion

Based on a successful end to the assignment, Executec Recruiters seeks verification from the client that all has been satisfactory and that the job is complete.