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Executive Search Process

1 Understand and Establish Search Criteria

• Carefully analyse the issues faced by the company and the role.
• Determine the experience, skills and knowledge needed for the role given the company situation, culture and the relevant department requirements.
• Understand and develop the role and responsibilities of the position.
• Determine the candidate’s competencies and skills required for the successful recruitment of the role.

2 Set Up Appropriate Search Strategy

• Conduct specific research into companies and industries to find those with relevant skills and qualifications across industries and functions.
• Develop a list of potential candidates most suitable for the role.

3 Search and Assess Candidates

• Actively approach potential candidates to determine their interest level in the role.
• Conduct rigorous interviews with candidates based on the skills, experience and knowledge required for the role.
• Develop a shortlist of candidates with the qualifications and interest in the position.

4 Present Most Suitable Candidates –

• Present the most qualified candidates based on in-depth analysis and understanding of the candidates against the job requirements.
• Perform personality assessment using appropriate market test to determine the suitability of the candidates.

5 Candidate and Client Follow Up

• Conduct thorough background and reference checks after the final determination of the candidate.
• Assist in negotiations over compensation and other terms to help to close the search.
• Communicate regularly with client and placement during transition.
• Regularly seek the feedback of the client to improve service and search process.
• Follow up occasionally with the candidate once search is closed, checking to see if the candidate is coping well in the company.