Executive Research

Executive research is the direct, confidential and highly cost effective process of identifying and attracting potential (and potentially passive) candidates with specific skills, competencies and experience. The benefits of this methodology-based process are discretion, speed and the generation of strong shortlists and market intelligence.

Our Research Process

• We start each assignment with a detailed understanding of our client’s recruitment needs as well as their organisation’s structure, culture, vision and values.
• We agree with the client on the research strategy, timeframe and the format of the research reports and updates frequency. We also discuss any off-limits agreements clients may have.
• Based on our expertise and knowledge, we creatively compile a list of target companies.
• We then map these organisations and identify potential candidates via telephone research, publicly available information and proactive networking.
• We investigate recommendations of new potential candidates and obtain informal references on existing candidates through our established network of contacts and key opinion leaders in the marketplace.
• We approach prospective candidates in strict confidence, gauge their interest and screen their suitability against the key skills and competencies of the client’s brief.
• We qualify candidates across key areas including their current circumstances, career aspirations, level of interest in the opportunity, experience, skills and cultural fit.
• We work closely with our client to facilitate the interview process and referencing.

Update Reports

Throughout the research process, we provide clients with regular update reports that give an overview of the findings including any relevant market intelligence, salary data and feedback.

Bespoke Solutions

Each assignment is tailor-made to the client requirements and can include any part of the above research process.

Timeframe

5 days is usually the very minimum time that it take to draw a long-listed of high calibre candidates.