Target List and Search Strategy
T. Pratt & Associates will develop a written target list and search strategy for client review and approval. This strategic plan identifies target companies as a focus for the search. In addition, it describes the ideal candidate profile against which qualified candidates will be measured.Back to top
Timeline
T. Pratt & Associates works collaboratively with its clients to ensure a smooth and efficient search. A timeline is created to indicate week-to-week deliverables and targets to keep the search on track.
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References and Background Verification
In-depth referencing is conducted at all stages of the recruitment process. Direct and indirect referencing is conducted to obtain objective feedback from those that personally know the candidate. If a candidate is under serious consideration, T. Pratt & Associates will explore this individual’s past performance, effectiveness at the senior level, creativity, vision, and leadership style and abilities. There is also a critical assessment of past organizational settings compared with the client’s culture to ascertain compatibility. Verification of credentials and overall background checks also include credit, criminal, employment, education, and licenses. The references are reported verbally and in writing. Where there are areas of concern, additional probing and investigation will be conducted before a final offer is presented.
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Communication
Communication is critical to the search process. The frequency of communication is discussed at the search initiation. Typically, weekly phone meetings are arranged to discuss search progress, candidates being considered, and any challenges encountered after the search initiates. A candidate matrix and written reports serve as reference tools for executives that have been presented for consideration.
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Interviewing and Assessment
The complex process of assessing candidates includes the evaluation of key personal attributes along with pertinent experience and qualifications that match the position description and the organizational setting. T. Pratt & Associates provides written reports and assessments that include feedback useful to ongoing evaluation. Initial phone meetings that explore experience, expectations, compensation, and relocation flexibility help to screen those who initially express interest. After careful review those candidates that meet the expectations of the position criteria are personally interviewed.
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Search Coordination
T. Pratt & Associates, Ltd. takes a proactive approach to managing each and every aspect of the search to ensure success at each stage. A designated lead person in the client organization is assigned to help facilitate good communication at all phases of the search and acts as the key contact.
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Offer Coordination
It is the goal at this juncture of the search to be proactive and to assure that every detail and consideration is given to the recruitment of the final candidate. T. Pratt & Associates will reduce or eliminate ambiguity with the final candidate all the while working in the client’s best interests. It is important to understand the client’s view and wishes as it relates to compensation, relocation, family issues, benefits and special considerations (i.e. employee non-competes, severance terms). T. Pratt & Associates also communicates to the client any issues important to the final candidate and his/her family so that an offer can be prepared that is acceptable to everyone.
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