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 P.O. Box: 6746
Oakland, CA 94603

 (510) 533-2005
Fax: (510) 533-2055

Email:
lklocke@lockeandkey.com
Web:
http://www.lockeandkey.com

 

The Executive Search Process
Methodology/Strategy for Retained Executive Search

strives to be the best "matchmaker" in the business: we get to know your organization in depth and match you with KEY executives, who represent the best the marketplace has to offer.

Our comprehensive search process includes, but is not limited to:

Visiting your organization and seeing how your operations work. Learn about the evolution of your company and industry. Get to know the hiring managers and the future plans for your organization.

Meeting with you in person to discuss all unique aspects of the search and your history of filling positions in the past.

Outline, with you, the requirements of the position: the role, expectations, necessary background, personal attributes and rewards for the position. Develop a detailed position profile, approved by you, to be used as a marketing tool for prospective candidates.

Learn the culture of your company. Speak with others in the organization, if appropriate.

Research target companies and the market for candidates, networking, referrals, industry intelligence, market data, and feedback regarding your company. Get the word out about the availability of the position. Each search involves customized research, not a cookie cutter approach.

Partner with you for success. Screen candidates we find, as well as those who come to you via your website, referrals, internal recommendations, etc. This allows you to avoid "playing favorites," and gives each candidate equal opportunity. It also lets us do the search for you, and allows you to concentrate on your core business.

Weekly updates on our search progress.

Screen, interview, evaluate, reference and verify credentials of potential candidates. Written candidate summaries, verbal highlights and resumes of final candidates are presented to you.

Arrange travel, interviews and meetings between your hiring group and the candidates.

Negotiate an attractive, comprehensive compensation package with the final candidate. Presentation of the offer. Walk through the resignation and potential counter offer with candidate.

Advise and counsel you throughout the search process. Maintain a favorable representation of your firm with candidates and the market.

Celebrate with you on the completion of search!

Follow up with you and your new executive to ensure a smooth transition in the months ahead.

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