1. Preliminary Research and Consultation
We encourage our staff to begin by increasing their knowledge of your company, industry, and business environment through an initial consultation and research. Open discussions, frequently involving others in the company, results in their understanding of you, your management style, current business challenges, business goals, and the culture of your organization.

2. Job Definition
We work with you to define the position and its relationship to your management structure. We act as a facilitator and resource to help you state the requirements of the job and the qualifications of the ideal candidate. By relating both of these to your expectations for the successful candidate, a revealing profile emerges that includes the responsibilities, knowledge and abilities required for an individual to be effective and successful in your organization.

3. Search Plan and Strategy
A planned, disciplined, approach and accurate information is fundamental to obtaining the desired results. Our expert staff develops a methodical plan of action that produces the most qualified candidates available throughout the country and the industry. They develop a work schedule and timetable for results, and they keep you informed as to their progress so that you can measure their performance.

4. Industry Research to Identify Prospects
Through extensive research our staff contacts industry sources on a nationwide basis to develop potential prospects. They target key organizations and individuals who can produce referrals to people who would otherwise be difficult to identify. They also search through our proprietary extensive database to identify qualified individuals.

5. Screening and Interviewing Prospects
From the initial group of prospects, the most qualified are selected for an in-depth appraisal and interview. Backgrounds are explored and evaluated. Our staff assesses the candidate's compatibility with your organization as well as their level of interest in the opportunity. The credentials of the best prospects are documented and verified, using independent contacts in addition to the candidate's own references.

6. Introduction of Candidates
Those candidates that are determined to be most suitable for your organization are presented for your consideration. Our recruiting affiliates provide facts about the candidate's experience, accomplishments, and comments from their interviews.

7. Interviews with Candidates
From several candidates presented, you conduct one or more interviews. Your feedback provides the recruiter with additional direction as the search process continues.

8. Comprehensive Reference Checking
You determine the preferred candidate. The recruiter conducts comprehensive reference checks to gauge the candidate's leadership, accomplishments, integrity, ethics, and personal characteristics. At that time, they also verify education credentials and conduct other background checks as requested.

9. Negotiation
Once mutual interest is established, the recruiter assists in structuring the employment arrangements. This is a critical stage requiring utmost skill and tact. The manner in which this is accomplished is key to completing a successful recruiting effort.

10. Follow Up
Our service does not end with the successful conclusion of a search. Periodic communication with you and the hired employee are conducted to assure that the expectations of both parties are met. This can minimize the possibility of communication breakdowns, dissatisfaction or disappointment. This methodical approach is guaranteed to provide you with outstanding candidates.