Search assignments generally take about 60 days. This is only an average, so depending on the nature of the assignment, it may go more quickly or take a bit longer.
A recruiting plan is designed with a client's specific needs and circumstances in mind, taking into account the professional and personal requirements of the position, the organization's environment, its culture, and its history. A profile of the ideal candidate is developed by meeting with, and gaining insight from, key stakeholders in the organization -- the executive team, staff, board members, and, if appropriate, major donors. Then through targeted recruiting (where we’re on the phone making personal contacts, always discrete) and via strategically placed media, we zero in on the strongest and most qualified candidates.
Each search we conduct is unique. What this means is that, even though we have access to a large database of potential candidates, we don’t take anything for granted; we are constantly adding to our database of high-performance professionals.
Working closely with our client, The Whitefox Group recruiting process can be broken down in general as follows:
Recruiting Needs Analysis & Assessment
- Determine the scope of the position
- Define position responsibilities, qualifications, and salary range
- Meet with key stakeholders to define the profile of the ideal candidate, including understanding of the trade-offs
- Draft the position description
- Establish the recruiting budget
Reaching & Qualifying the Candidates
- Craft search strategy
- Actively recruit from targeted sources
- Write and place print advertisements and electronic job postings
- Review and filter incoming resumes
Candidate Screening
- Identify and select initial round of candidates
- Conduct telephone interviews
- Summarize results for management review
- Recommend candidates for on-site personal interviews
Interviewing and Hiring
- Coordinate personal interviews
- Conduct reference checks
- Provide counsel on compensation issues
- Provide counsel on crafting the terms of the offer
- If appropriate, help to write and/or present the offer letter
- Client and candidate follow-up