Cost-Effective Services that Ensure Better Hires for Mission-Critical Positions 

Planning and Preparation

• Plan the Search, and Write the Position Description and Job Announcement - Developing a good job description involves much more than just dusting off the old one. Our experts will help you think creatively and critically about the present and future requirements of the job, craft a position description that “nails it,” and prepare a job announcement that presents the job in a compelling way.

Search and Selection Support

• Build the Candidate Pool and Ensure Diversity - Recruiting a strong, diverse pool of candidates is a critical element of any executive search. Your networks coupled with our networks and proactive outreach by our recruiters will ensure a strong and diverse pool of outstanding candidates. Plus, you’ll benefit from our track record of recruiting leaders of color. We can connect you with great candidates, including people who aren’t looking, but have passion for your mission.
• Manage Resumes and Support the Hiring Team - Managing the “paper flow” and hiring team logistics are among the most overwhelming aspects of an executive search. Our project coordinators are experts at supporting hiring teams. Our state-of-the-art resume management system will ensure that no candidates get lost in the shuffle and that communications are managed in a way that reflects positively on your organization.
• Screen Resumes and Vet Candidates - Save your hiring team the time and frustration of interviewing inappropriate candidates. Let our experienced recruiters screen the resumes, conduct vetting interviews and check references, so that your team can focus its energies on interviewing the top-level candidates and making good choices.
• Manage and Support the Interview Process - A good interview process is another critical element of an executive search. We provide a successful, time-tested multistage interview framework, plus all the questions and supporting documentation. You can even have one of our experienced consultants participate in on-site or phone interviews for guidance and expert perspective for your mission-critical hires.

Ensure Post-Hire Success

• Plan the Announcement, Handoff and Orientation - We can help you plan the announcement of the appointment, as well as the orientation, and ensure that there is a solid handoff from the incumbent where possible.
• Support Onboarding and Plan for Success - There’s truth in the old adage that, “the way things begin is usually the way they end up.” Draw on our deep expertise in managing executive transitions, and ensure that your new hire gets off to a powerful start and a great tenure. We will help you clarify priorities, expectations, conditions for success, and the plan for monitoring and evaluating performance.