Our process
Outstanding candidates for short and long term goals
Every search is a partnership. We do not stop working on your behalf until we find the right fit.
How we work
Personal attention at every step
As a boutique firm, our goal is to give clients and candidates a high level of personal attention and service. For us, executive search is about relationships, and building long-term, productive relationships with everyone we work with is our first priority.
Unlike larger firms that hand a signed engagement to junior associates, our Managing Directors personally lead every search, from discovery through offer acceptance. The person doing the work is the person you speak with each week. We also limit each consultant to no more than three searches at a time, so your search gets the attention it deserves.
Our time-tested process takes you from defining the role through going to market, building a diverse talent pool and navigating interviews and hiring.
On average, you will see your first group of candidates within three weeks of our kickoff meeting.
12-month guarantee
If a placed candidate leaves within a year, we conduct a replacement search at cost.
Seven steps
Finding your successful candidate
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Getting to know your organization
We meet with your leadership and stakeholders to understand your history, structure, operations and culture before we design the search.
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Defining the position
We develop a position specification covering the role, reporting relationships, experience, responsibilities and compensation.
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Recruiting qualified candidates
Our senior staff build original research for every search and contact candidates directly, going well beyond who happens to be looking.
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Assessing strengths and weaknesses
We personally interview the best-suited candidates using structured, competency-based interviews designed to minimize bias.
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Meeting with leadership
You receive weekly progress reports, and only the strongest candidates are presented for meetings with your team. You always make the final selection.
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Selecting the executive and checking references
We complete formal references, degree verification and background screening on finalists, and protect candidate confidentiality throughout.
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Negotiating compensation and onboarding
We help you make a competitive offer, support negotiations through acceptance, and stay engaged through the new leader's transition.
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