Process
We follow the process below for retained searches - which is your quality check - and how we monitor the success and efficiency of the search.
- step 1 Take a full job specification
- step 2 Make a recruiting plan, agree a timetable
- step 3 Take a full job specification
- step 4 Present to and agree target company list with client
- step 5 Name gathering/recruiting (head-hunting)
- step 6 Present long-list to client, review names, confirm client’s preferred targets*
- step 7 Candidate contact/establish interest
- step 8 Candidate profile/interview
- step 9 Present shortlisted candidates to client, search notes and market review*
- step 10 Confirm first interviews
- step 11 First interviews, prepare candidates
- step 12 First interviews, review profiles and prepare client
- step 13 Debrief candidates
- step 14 Debrief client
- step 15 Arrange 2nd/further/final interviews
- step 16 Reference check preferred candidate(s)
- step 17 Second/final interview, prepare candidate(s)
- step 18 Second/final interview, prepare client
- step 19 Confirm second/final interview with client and candidate(s)
- step 20 Qualify search so far, review status and results with client
- step 21 Debrief candidate(s) after second/further interviews
- step 22 Debrief client after second/further interviews
- step 23 Negotiating/Closing
- step 24 Confirm Offer/Acceptance/Start date
- step 25 Resignation preparation
- step 26 Resignation Debrief
- step 27 Billing preparation, confirm invoice details and payment terms
- step 28 Stay in touch with candidate and client during resignation period
- step 29 Contact unsuccessful candidates to thank them on behalf of client for their interest
- step 30 Confirm that candidate has started, follow up, and develop client relationship
* For Step 9, the market review can be more detailed on a retained search according to the interest of the client (i.e. salary and competitor information) and the shortlist will be an agreed number.
Our Process
View the search process that we follow, which acts as your quality check. See how we monitor the success and efficiency of the search
Find out how we work"From Europe to Asia, Farn Williams are able to provide an accurate shortlist, on-time and on brief, at relatively short notice - and their excellent network is put at the client's disposal without limitations"
President, Global Entertainment Group