The Executive Placement Process
SearchSpecifics follows a detailed and thorough research methodology in order to identify the best candidates for your business. We search out the finest talent locally and internationally to give you the best options in the market.
The Recruitment Brief
Our thorough understanding of your needs is crucial to our mutual success. We are committed to starting with a clear understanding of the core competency requirements for the position, as well as the individual’s role within his/her department and the corporation as a whole. We draw up a strategic project plan to attract the right individuals. Points for discussion include:
- Key performance areas and key strategic challenges
- The reporting structure
- Key internal and external relationships
- Drawing up a strategic project plan to attract the right individuals
- Stumbling blocks with regard to skills verses position challenges
Executive Search Techniques
Our key processes for identifying top management, black empowerment and gender specific candidates are:
Search/Headhunting: We scan the market to identify suitable candidates and approach individuals confidentially on your behalf.
Advertising/Selection: Advertising in high profile print publications alerts prospective candidates to your search.
Networking: Who you know is the key to success in targeted executive search. We confidentially source leads by contacting respected, well known individuals in the target industry.
1st Phase: In-depth Market Research
Start at the top! SearchSpecifics identifies corporations that are industry leaders and niche specialists in your market segment. We then gather comprehensive information on the structures within each department inside each company to identify possible candidates. On completion of this extensive research, we present a comprehensive report, including a list of potential candidates.
2nd Phase: Headhunting
Candidates are confidentially approached on your behalf for a one-on-one discussion. During preliminary talks we use established selection interviewing techniques to identify the best talent. We then draw up a shortlist with a maximum of four candidates, which we present together with detailed CV's and interview notes. Finally, we facilitate interviews with your staff for the final selection.
3rd Phase: Recruitment of the Preferred Candidate
We provide ongoing support through final negotiations to ensure that the candidate’s initial enthusiasm and interest is maintained and to neutralize any possible counter offers. SearchSpecifics plays a key role in salary and benefit negotiations. We maintain ongoing contact with both clients and candidates to ensure that the relationship works out satisfactorily, as expected.