24-Steps in the Placement Process


    • Coordinate the job description.

    • Interview hiring manager for clarification of real needs.

    • Research to locate logical talent pool.

    • Check existing database for leads.

    • Source to narrow research results.

    • Recruit.

    • Qualify candidates by initial telephone interviews against the necessary job essentials.

    • Sift the potential finalists from the window shoppers and under-qualified.

    • Perform in-depth interviews with potential finalists.

    • Reference check performance with former supervisors and colleagues.

    • Check and verify candidate's credentials.

    • Test, rank and evaluate chosen nominees.

    • Arrange and coordinate interviewing schedule.

    • Prepare and counsel nominees for interviews by spelling out company heads, culture, organizational fit, hiring authority personality, etc.

    • Prepare client for interviews by providing full pre-interview information as well as results of reference and credential checks.

    • Debrief candidates after each interview, answering unanswered questions, etc.

    • Debrief client hiring authority after each interview, assessing strengths, weaknesses, incompatibilities, etc.

    • Coordinate with hiring manager on possible offers to be made and set the stage for acceptance.

    • Participate with company in providing necessary information required for negotiating an acceptable offer.

    • Reconcile any differences with successful candidate to smooth way for offer acceptance.

    • Arrange with Realtors, Chambers of Commerce, relocation consultants, moving companies, etc. to assure that candidate (and spouse) is aware of details in new location.

    • Assist successful candidate in cleanly terminating current position.

    • Work with spouse placement (if necessary).

    • Follow-up after placement to assure new employee integration.