IQ Partners - Detailed Search Process:

Needs Assessment:

Working as a team with the client, we analyze the company's needs to determine the required set of skills, understand organizational relationships, define the required experience, and identify the other characteristics necessary for the successful candidate. (~5 hours)

Opportunity Profile:

After carefully assessing your needs, we typically prepare a written position specification that outlines the responsibilities of the position, qualifications required of the ideal candidate, and criteria for success. This specification guides our search efforts. (~5 hours)

Research:

The specification is promptly shared with other IQ Partners consultants with relevant industry and functional expertise to pinpoint sources and prospects. Simultaneously, our research team accesses our computer databases of individuals, corporations, and other sources. (~30 hours)

Online Advertising:

If requested, a Position Brief is summarized from the detailed Opportunity Profile and posted to one or more of the major online job-boards. This serves to attract additional attention to the opportunity and builds profile for the company as an active employer. The cost for this is included in Full Service assignments. (~2 hours + Posting Costs)

Candidate Identification:

Professional staff members make selective calls to sources and prospects to identify and interest qualified individuals. During this period, the consultant reports progress frequently to the client. (b/n 50-150 hours)

Candidate Qualification:

Likely prospects are interviewed by the consultant who evaluates each on the basis of experience and potential cultural fit with the client organization. (~30 hours)

Candidate Short-Listing:

Confidential written reports are typically submitted on four or five individuals who most closely fit the position specification. (~10 hours)

Client Interviews:

The consultant schedules a mutually convenient meeting between the client and each candidate, makes travel arrangements, and handles reimbursement of travel expenses. After each interview, the consultant contacts both the client and the candidates for feedback. (~10 hours)

Referencing:

Once the client selects the final candidate, the consultant contacts individuals who are capable of providing insights about the candidate's qualifications. The collective comments made by these references are then reviewed with the client. (~10 hours)

Negotiation & Search Resolution:

As the search comes to a close, the consultant can assist in structuring of the compensation package if the client wishes. We also contact all those who have been helpful in the search, thanking them on behalf of the client. Once the successful candidate is in place, the consultant who worked on the search is available to support the newcomer's successful integration into the client team. (~20 hours)

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