A search process gives you much more than just the best candidates for a position: Each assignment provides complete transparency of the market with a view to hand-picking the stars that really make a difference in the open position.
A good search process is a benchmarking tool – an open opportunity to check the highest possible professional level available to the company at any given time.
The search process will include the following 5 phases and typically will require 4 to 8 weeks.
Step 1
Meeting with Beirholm Search
- Company description
- Culture and organisation
- Job description
- Candidate profile
- Success criteria
- Profile text – if necessary
- Needs/Expectations
- Time table
Step 2
Search process
- Identification of industry and competition
- Network search
- Database search
- Telephone interviews
Step 3
Interview and assessment
- Personal interview
- Tests of 1 – 2 shortlisted candidates
- Feedback to candidates and client
- Candidate – job/profile assessment
- Selection of 3 – 4 candidates for presentation and report
Step 4
Presentation of candidates
- Description of company: Candidate and client meet once or twice
- Reference taking (mandatory)
- Contract and employment
- Replies to other candidates
Step 5
Implementation
- Description of company: Candidate
- and client meet once or twice