Client Meeting

• Position profile developed and source environment defined.
• Learn pulse and personality of client.
• Meet hiring manager and all others actively involved in hiring process.
• Terms and conditions agreed upon; search commences.

Candidate Identification

• Network/sourcing, database search, custom research.
• Research strategy and source environment defined, telephone "pitch" defined, recruit letter/email developed, database search for similar candidates.
• We typically identify over 200 individuals for each search.

Telephone Interviews

• Your company's value proposition as an employer is communicated in a compelling manner that piques the candidate's interest by describing what the company will look like a year from now, with him/her as an integral part. Selling the candidate on the hiring company is crucial in securing top talent in a competitive environment.
• To build trust with the candidate from the initial contact, it is imperative to be objective in identifying concerns that a candidate may have with the position relative to his/her background and/or career objectives. Establishing trust pays huge dividends during compensation negotiations.
• Durakis typically telephone interviews over 150 individuals for each search.

Personal Interview

• Candidate matrix quantitative assessment tool for each interviewed candidate.
• Candidate questions insightful, in-depth questions.
• Candidate qualities.
• Durakis typically interviews 8-10 candidates for each search.

Client Interviews

• Status report is delivered weekly and lists candidates personally interviewed, professional highlights, and candidate interest level.
• Candidate summary provides valuable information about the candidate that goes beyond their credentials. Helps the client really "know" the candidate and understand why the person is right for the job, including the "tone" of communication with the candidate, the "temperature" of the candidate in terms of interest in the position, and anything that would prevent the candidate from accepting an offer.
• Reference checking begins early in the process and requires in-depth, thoughtful questioning. Great recruiters are great private investigators.
• Candidate-authored resume.
• Client typically interviews 4-6 candidates for each search.

Compensation Negotiation

Education verification, drug/psych testing, etc.

Offer accepted