Contingent Search
By listening to our clients, and working with them to fully describe the ideal candidate that they would most like to employ, our search consultants have proven during these economic times that they can out perform the market on delivering the best candidates in a timely fashion. All of our associates are dedicated to the different disciplines that we serve, so whether you are looking for a Phase 1 Business Development Director, a Clinical Diagnostics Sales Representative or a Biotech System Administrator, you will be pleasantly surprised by the industry knowledge, professionalism and consultative nature with which are associates conduct our business.
While our process is flexible, to meet the individual needs of our clients, our dedication to perfection is not.
Our Process: The 24-Step Search Process
Define the Client’s Opportunity:
• Obtain a thorough understanding of all technical requirements as well as an appreciation of the corporate culture through discussion and research
• Conduct a SelecSys Profile* of the position as defined by hiring authority/ies
• Consult with Client to confirm our understanding of the opportunity in order to ensure satisfaction
Building a Strategic Marketing Campaign:
• Present search assignment to Project Team
• Assign project to Internet Researcher
• Develop a captivating presentation, highlighting key features of the company and their opportunity
• Compile a targeted “recruiting list” of direct competitors and other companies relevant to the search
• Advertise the opportunity via print* and/or internet ads and networking with other industry specialists
• Search existing candidate database for applicable prospects
• Begin recruiting and screening candidates from all venues
Qualifying Candidates:
• Confirm technical and cultural compatibility
• Evaluate candidate’s accomplishments, motivations and objectives
• Conduct behavioral based interview*
• Notify candidates of any additional requirements of the company and obtain authorization i.e. background checks, reference checks, drug screen*…
• Instruct candidate to further explore the company/opportunity and be able to support their decision to move forward
• Brief Client on progress of search
Presentation of Candidates to Client:
• Discuss “short list” of candidates with Client and provide a resume & summary report on each prospective candidate
• Establish interview location/date/time and schedule selected candidates
Interviewing:
• Obtain post-interview feedback from client and candidate
• Schedule follow-up interviews / notify turndown candidates
Offer Stage:
• Extend verbal offer to candidate, closing the candidate on the opportunity, offer and start date**
• Client extends written offer upon verbal acceptance
Follow up:
• Work with candidate through resignation and during two weeks prior to start date
• Send quality survey to all clients and candidates involved in our recruiting process as a continuous improvement initiative
*As defined by Search Agreement
**Contingent upon satisfactory completion of any additional requirements i.e. background checks, reference checks, drug screen any additional testing*
