Once we are confident of the clients requirements we commit that understanding to a written report. This then forms the basis for the identification of a shortlist of candidates and the contractual agreement between the client and ourselves.
At this stage we are able to offer clients three primary methods of candidate identification, these are data base search, advertised selection and search.
Once the candidate profile has been dimensioned we would advertise the post in an appropriate medium, the most effective for senior level positions remains the Business Times (Sunday Times) and the Financial Mail.
Candidates are ensured confidentiality on responding to the position and are assured the very best treatment thereafter. At all stages of an assignment, they are kept informed of their status. This approach generates high levels of goodwill and has the run on effect of increasing the quality of candidates.
Another very effective methodology, particularly when used in tandem with advertised selection, is executive search. The key to a search assignment is the understanding of the market and a knowledge of who important individuals in the market are.
Our interviewing techniques usually identify any inconsistencies or flaws in a candidates make-up and focus on how well a candidate has functioned within a position, this approach is a much more likely predictor of success.
Finally, emerging from the candidate identification process would be a short list of candidates, a detailed report on each short-listed candidate is prepared and presented to the client. The report focuses on the career objectives, motivators and major achievements of each candidate. These candidates, not numbering more than three or four would match the client specification in terms of capability and personality.
Throughout the process, if the client reqires it, client confidentiality is maintained. We normally brief a candidate prior to an interview in order to allow him/her to prepare for the interview.
Once we are confident of the clients requirements we commit that understanding to a written report. This then forms the basis for the identification of a shortlist of candidates and the contractual agreement between the client and ourselves.
