WHAT WE DO
  
We establish a search plan that factors the critical elements of the search to determine a realistic closure date. These elements include: developing a thorough position description, determining and identifying the size and dispersion of the potential candidate population, agreeing upon the selection criteria and the evaluation procedure.
Our mission is to successfully complete every search assignment and capture, for our client, the most versatile candidate in the shortest possible time.
We recognize that most hiring managers put at risk their own personal management performance, when we are retained.  We respond to that trust with professional service, competence, quality, proven methods, high energy and creativity.
We apply our refined search methodology to each search to satisfy
our goal of yielding positive and timely results.  Resumes of finalist candidates are many times available in thirty to forty-five days.
We generally meet with the leading candidates and supplement your interviews and evaluation process with an independent assessment of strengths and weaknesses relative to the position.
We strive for completion of the executive search in sixty to ninety days.


 
ACS PROCESS
  
1.
 DEFINITION OF ASSIGNMENT.   We research our client company (division), their industry, markets and competition, to sharpen our knowledge. We meet our client’s key executives. Often our perspective as an outside consultant enables us to assist in assessing the demands of the position, and we can add the dimension of market place realities learned from other searches. Needs are analyzed and a position description is developed for client approval. Included are position responsibilities, qualifications, personal attributes and required talents. This forms the basis of the search strategy, which serves as the benchmark for candidate evaluation, and is used as a written communication with prospective candidates.
2.
 SEARCH PLAN AND RESEARCH.   A search plan is developed and tailored to the unique needs of the client situation. Dates are set for a status review, first candidate interview and closure. With a planned program of research into agreed to target companies, we systematically identify the names, location and title of the broadest population of potential candidates.`We also supplement this original research by drawing upon other resources: our library, the Internet, prior search files, public information and consultation with prominent industry sources.
3.
 CANDIDATE RECRUITMENT.   Confidential, direct approaches are made on a personal basis to prospective candidates. A background profile is developed on interested individuals. This includes: personal data, education, work experience, technical qualifications and current responsibilities. We provide the candidates resumes, which we reformat for consistency and ease of comparison.
4.
 STATUS REVIEW.   Four to six weeks from the start (based upon the initial search plan) a meeting is set to review interim candidates, accumulated research, and to present our observations and obtain approval to screen the leading candidates. At this point, if conditions so dictate, we plan again.
5.
 CANDIDATE EVALUATION - SCREENING.   We conduct interviews with leading prospects and document their personal accomplishments, style, background, and motivations. This interview report also discusses capturing and projects our estimation of client - candidate compatibility.
6.
 CLIENT INTERVIEW.   We brief and debrief candidates and client management, arrange logistics of travel and an introduction to the client’s area. Our client dictates the extent of direct participation in the interview.
7.
 OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE.   Written reference and degree checks are submitted on the finalist candidate(s). Our recruiting experience and outside perspective enable us to assist in designing a compensation package calculated to attract and capture the preferred candidate. We serve as the intermediary to work out any and all details, which have a bearing on an acceptance of the offer by the chosen candidate.
8.
 ACCULTURATION.   We monitor the progress of assimilation by frequently communicating with both the hiring manger and the new employee to anticipate and avert potential problems of adjustment. In rare cases of irreconcilable difficulty, we reposition another finalist candidate and/or reinitiate the search and evaluation cycle.


 
BENEFITS TO OUR CLIENT
  
1.
 SPEED.   A retained executive search usually results in the selection of a more highly competent executive or manager more rapidly. Finding new managers can be difficult and time consuming. Our clients are able to concentrate their time where it is critical; on the selection of the best candidate from a small group of highly qualified individuals without detriment to their other responsibilities.
2.
 COST EFFECTIVENESS.   The cost is known in advance. Our services are very cost effective when measured against the increases in human and financial performance that result from a symbiotic match between the requirements of a specific scope work and the capabilities of the optimum candidate.
3.
 CONFIDENTIALITY.   When a reluctance to broadcast to your industry strategic changes in management is coupled with candidates who are reluctant to compromise their current successful careers, the executive search firm can present your opportunity discretely.
4.
 THOROUGHNESS.   Our firm has the capability to identify and contact the broadest population of potential candidates. Internal and external candidates can be evaluated impartially.


 
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
  
We are our client’s representatives in the marketplace. We accurately present the essential character and challenges of your organization. All assignments initiated on our client’s behalf are done in a competent and professional manner.