Ernst David International Associates consistently
approach each executive search assignment in a five step process,
developed and refined over 20 years of experience recruiting senior
level executives and professionals.
Step 1: Identify Parameters and Specifications
- Develop understanding of client’s business, organization,
and culture, and issues
- Develop scope of responsibility, compensation, reporting relationship,
and profile of desired executive
- Develop and review search plan with client
Step 2: Identify, Assess Potential Candidates
- Identify, confirm, and access all sources
- Identify potential candidates, including internal as appropriate
- Screen and evaluate candidates
- Conduct preliminary referencing
- Develop short list of candidates
- Prepare detailed candidate profiles
Step 3: Interviewing and Selection
- Workshop with client to develop selection criteria and session
on interviewing
- Presentation of short list candidates
- Facilitate client interviews with candidates
- In-depth reference checking
Step 4: Selection and Negotiation with Finalist
- Coordinate finalist interviews
- Develop and negotiate terms and conditions of engagement
- Finalize with client and selected candidate
Step 5: Follow Up
- Coordinate transition for finalist
- Coach finalist on exiting existing situation
- Follow up with finalist for one year and feedback to client
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