The Professional's Search Process
Initial Contact |
Your first step should be to call the search consultant and discuss what your career aspirations are. This would include your requirements regarding the opportunity, compensation, geographic preferences and any other pertinent information. You can then send your current resume to give the consultant more detailed information about your background.
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Qualification |
The search consultant will assess your qualifications and determine whether you have the necessary background and credentials that his clients require.
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Presentation to Client |
When an appropriate search is started by the firm, the consultant will reach out to explain the specifics of the opportunity.
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Interview Preparation |
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The Interview |
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The Offer |
If your interviews were successful, the employer will either make an offer directly to the candidate or to the search consultant. Before making an offer the employer usually will seek information from both the search consultant and the candidate in order to make a fair and well-received offer.
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First Impressions |
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