Recruitment and Search Phases
Our search motto – Recruit to Results – demonstrates how Phelps facilitates company excellence – an approach that relies on a time-tested process that spans initial needs assessment to final candidate selection.
Assessment: Understanding your needs
This initial phase lays a strong foundation for the rest of the search process: We pride ourselves on quality and communication. Being a boutique firm means we’re more nimble and flexible, with unparalleled turn-around times. Partnering with you, we develop a thorough understanding of the position and refine the profile of what an ideal, qualified candidate looks like to you. Striving towards an ideal hiring date, the search objectives and timetables are finalized. Feel confident leaving the rest up to us!
Research: Finding what you need
Drawing from our unique and extensive cross-referenced network of industry contacts, creative outreach techniques and direct recruitment methods, our specialized industry consultants are experts at identifying potential candidates who may not be actively seeking other opportunities. Phelps stakes our reputation on total confidentiality, which allows us access to the most qualified and sought-after candidates. Weekly reports keep you up-to-date on the progress of our search, so you’re always in the loop.
Recruitment: Securing who you want
Our niche focus enables us unparalleled precision. With one point of contact between our consultants and the candidate, we make sure the best and most talented individuals are your first options. Our recruitment phase is done with the utmost professionalism, as we are acting on your behalf. Potential candidates are reviewed using a series of interviews, evaluations and psychometric assessments specifically developed by Phelps. Only candidates who have the competencies that completely align with our client’s requirements are presented to the selection panel; we work together to ensure the most qualified and best suited ones move forward to the selection phase. Outstanding recruiting leads to outstanding results.
Selection: Providing you with options
With 25 years of industry experience and knowledge, our senior consultants guide your selection panel through the recruitment process. Long and short list reviews paired with individual synopses provide a pool of talented candidates. Tailored and in depth reference checks verify the candidates’ qualifications while identifying strengths and areas for development. Final interviews provide further peace of mind and the confidence to ensure the best candidate is chosen. Our consultants are experts at identifying the perfect ‘fit’, providing qualified assurance and a crucial objective perspective without compromising the integrity of the search process.
Transition: Moving them in
Seamless transition strategies are our strong suit. Our focused yet thorough approach to closing a search ensures the successful conversion of the selected candidate into an actual hiring. Once the final candidate is chosen, our senior consultant assists the panel with finalizing the terms and conditions of employment. We coordinate the issuing of the offer, the candidate’s acceptance and the verification of all relevant conditions related to the employment agreement. Together, we implement the transition strategy, which ensures both our client and the candidate a smooth changeover from their present organization to the new one.
Follow Up: With you for good
Our impeccable track record gives us confidence. We have a 99% retention rate of executive search placements. Follow-up with our clients at the day-one, mid-point and long-term ranges confirms that our most important goal of client satisfaction is being met and exceeded. We guarantee the perfect “fit” and a level of service that is exemplary. In fact we are so confident that should you determine that your placement’s job performance is unsatisfactory, we will replace the candidate within the first twelve (12) months.
