How We Search

What a search means in our terms

Essentially, we are "matchmakers." We begin the search by assessing the client's need in depth - assessing the vacancy with its specific requirements, salary and benefits parameters, non-monetary advantages, short and long term opportunities.

Our goal is to match the opportunity not only with technical qualifications, but also with the personal goals and motivation of the candidate.

A search is more an art than a science

The best candidate is one whose attitude and expectations truly mesh with the company - its size, management style and workplace environment.

Varied Resources

Our resources are many and varied. For some positions, we serve as our client's exclusive search consultant, conducting highly focused industry research from scratch. This means discreetly identifying candidates in competitor companies or through industry associations.

Industry Specialized

For other positions, we begin by targeting candidates through our own industry-specialized, proprietary data base developed exclusively from personal contacts over the past 25 years. Using these resources - and our extensive personal contacts - we pre-screen to create a short list of top candidates.

Smooth Transitions

Next we firmly establish the credentials, motivation and interest of these prime candidates. Once the search is narrowed, we stay involved throughout the courtship period. Ultimately, the choice of one from several prime contenders rests with the client. Once that choice is made, we are experts in working with you to attract that candidate to your company. Then Search Consultants stands by to assist a smooth transition after negotiations are finalized and the candidate hired.

Your Vacancy Matters

For each vacancy we develop a field of prime candidates. Much of this work is done on the phone. Through expert listening we sift through superficial indicators to evaluate attitudes and qualifications that matter. These listening skills, sharpened over many years, reduce the cost of the search by eliminating unnecessary search travel costs.