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Senior executive search must be completed with maximum discretion, to ensure that the strategy is upheld, and confidentiality is ensured.
Therefore, we employ the following search process:
- Take a brief of the role, including position descriptions,
organisational relationships, career paths, company background,
long term forward strategy, and any complexity/sensitivities regarding
the project.
- Establish the target database of appropriate contacts.
- Enter the marketplace. Most relevant candidates (typically
4-6) are contacted first, and assessed against criteria.
If these candidates are not appropriate, then next circle of candidates
are contacted, and so on, until the long list is established.
- Pitch the opportunity. Given the challenges in securing
top senior executives, it is imperative that we have access
to company strategy and senior management, in order to promote the
position as accurately and effectively as possible. The client's
identity is not divulged at this stage if there are confidentiality
issues.
- Assess interested candidates, based on approved criteria
from the client.
- Present shortlisted candidate reports to all appropriate
line and HR managers. Typically we present shortlists in
person, to ensure that the client has all the necessary information
to assess whether they wish to meet a candidate.
- In-person interviews with appropriate managers are conducted
with appropriate candidates. Initial interviews are held
either at the clients' offices, or on Touchstone's premises.
- Top candidate(s) interviews on-site at client's office, with
accompanying tours and conversations with other relevant
managers.
- Preferred candidate is chosen and notified.
- References are checked against approved criteria. Psychometric
testing also conducted at this stage.
- Salary package negotiated. Typically Touchstone would negotiate
salary between client and candidate.
- Preferred candidate hired and inducted into client's business.
- Follow-up by lead consultant over the next 12 months to ensure
that client and candidate are satisfied with progress.
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