Understand your organization and the requirements of the position
Your search is staffed with consumer products professionals that know the industry from the inside out.

Client benefit: We are more capable of selling your opportunity; we attract the best talent because we know what top performing executives look for and how they think.

Develop a company overview and position specification
We conduct a thorough set of agenda interviews with the management team and board; through this process we identify with you the key capabilities needed in this position. A Position Description is written outlining what we are seeking in a candidate and why the company/position should be of interest.

Client benefit: We know the range of skills needed to make this critical hire; we work with you to resolve any internal conflicts regarding capabilities before starting our work. Our documents will do a better job of selling; the interviewing team will see better candidates as a result of the company and opportunity being well positioned.

Formulate the search strategy; research and identify candidates
We develop a list of target companies from which we will recruit candidates. That list is used to develop a list of candidates and contacts we will speak with about the project.

Client benefit: You know where we are going to recruit; you review where we look initially and can address concerns regarding confidentiality or hands off questions.

Screen candidates; conduct evaluation interviews and present to management
We begin to screen candidates by telephone and send out Position Descriptions to those who seem most qualified. As soon as possible, we conduct in person interviews with candidates that pass the phone screen. Resumes of that select group of candidates are presented to you. We articulate their qualifications and identify concerns requiring further investigation.

Client benefit: We will present thoroughly screened candidates that meet the mutually agreed on criteria.

Conduct reference and background checks
When you are almost prepared to make an offer, we speak with former bosses, peers and subordinates to validate career accomplishments and possible fit with the position for which they are being considered. We also arrange for background checks to check for possible criminal wrongdoing and verify educational credentials.

Client benefit: We want to be certain the individual in question has represented his accomplishments accurately and will be a good fit with the new position.

Assist in structuring the offer
We assist you in setting and negotiating the base salary, bonus and stock option package.

Client benefit: Once we are collectively working to close a candidate, we do not leave you alone. We work closely with the hiring manager and the candidate to close the deal, focusing on both financial and non-financial issues.

Assist the candidate with the resignation and transition process
Throughout the process of resignation from their previous employer, we are in touch with the candidate on an almost daily basis. We answer any questions or concerns and make sure he/she is prepared to deal with counter offers. If the candidate is moving, we want to be sure that move is going well and offer to help in any way possible.

Client benefit: Candidates can have buyer's remorse after making the decision to take a new position. We will be there to make sure any issues that surface are addressed immediately.