Proven Process – 10 Steps to a Successful Search

Whether you work with us on a contingency or retained basis — to place 
a Regional Sales Manager, Director of Sales, or a Vice President of Operations — you won’t find another firm that brings our level of intensity and commitment to every search.
 

We employ a proven process.

We understand how important it is to thoroughly understand your needs, uncover the right candidates quickly, lay the foundation for a winning offer, and help the deal come together properly. 

To ensure consistent quality, we employ a proven process:
 

1.  Research and Discovery
Learning more about your specifications and your unique corporate culture and how you prefer to work with us. We listen and ask the right questions so we can target your needs precisely. 

2.  Define Position Requirements and Competencies

Finalizing job description and core position competencies along with understanding your company's hiring processes.

3.  Recruitment Plan
Identifying appropriate candidates to contact immediately and the source companies we will contact.

4.  Targeted Recruiting
Tapping our extensive network of contacts within the Marine Industry for referrals, passive candidates and up and coming professionals. Our sophisticated database, combined with our team's extensive network, gives us access to the industries’ best talent. As we connect with candidates for you, we go beyond assessing their professional qualifications — listening closely to understand their career goals and motivations.

5.  Candidate Evaluation
Resulting in a short list of candidates who best match your requirements. We clearly document for you why each candidate is interested and why we recommend him or her.

6.   Process Management
Continually communicating with each candidate throughout the process, taking time to explore what’s important to each individual and gathering the insights you need to ensure a successful recruiting effort.

7.   Reference Checking
Including detailed written documentation for each reference contacted, on every finalist, available to you upon your request.

8.  The Offer
We work with you to lay the foundation for a winning offer from the beginning of the process. As a result, our rate of acceptance is truly outstanding.

9.   The Acceptance
After your offer is accepted, staying in touch with you and each candidate to support a smooth transition and a successful start with your company.

10.  After the Hire
We continue to be your eyes and ears in the marketplace as your future hiring partner.  As one of our valued clients, you will be the first to hear about the best talent available in the marketplace.