•   Performs search assignments on an exclusive basis.

•   Co-ordinates search with HR, hiring manager, and all others who interface with position, providing insight into culture and dynamics of company. Tours client facility to become familiar with product and processes. Develops and submits for approval a comprehensive candidate profile.

•   Performs research & conducts an in-depth search process, acting as a consultant to HR.

•   Seeks out most appropriate candidates, based on relevant experience and personality. There is no learning curve for personality fit.

•   Screens candidates using preliminary phone contact followed by face-to-face interviews to verify competence in key impact areas.

•   Submits two or three selected candidates based on careful analysis and personality testing.

•   Conducts due diligence, secures Release Authorization executed by candidate, contacts primary and secondary references and submits results for review in writing to client.

•   Utilizes personality profile testing and shares results with company.

•   Performs technical, mid-level and senior executive searches.

•   Insures positive candidate acceptance by participating in salary & benefits negotiations

•   Multiple firms are given the search assignment.

•   Consultant primarily works through HR usually via telephone and fax, using a task based job description or an outline of the position requirements.




•   Emphasis is on forwarding as many resumes as possible that are close to job description regardless of type or fit to client.




•   Each firm submits as many resumes as gathered. HR does most pre-qualifying work and often telephone screens and personally interviews five to ten candidates.



•   Reference checks of primary references only when requested.



•   Limited screening for personality fit.


•   Used for technical and multi positions where task orientation is the focus.

•   Seldom involved in salary negotiations.