The Search Process

After 27 years of executing thousands of successful executive searches, we can say with confidence that Nationwide Search Group knows how to expeditiously identify your next top performer.

With a commitment to total client satisfaction, we attack each search with a seven step process that guarantees the results that keep our clients coming back and generating the exclusive relationship we've come to expect in our relationship with them.

When you review our search process what you will notice is it was developed from a Sales Management frame of mind. With over 40 years of combined sales/management and recruiter experience, this process was designed as if we were in your chair today.

Step#1: LISTEN

This step is critical and often missed. We must fully understand what it will take to successfully find the right candidate. This includes developing a search strategy that includes identification of:

Required background
Geographic reach/travel concerns
Core competencies
Top 40 source companies
Knock out factors
Intangibles. i.e. autonomy, work ethic, goal oriented

Step #2: CREATE

Upon entering the job description into our search software we will share all details among our team in each weekly meeting.

Compile lists of top 20-30 source companies
Thoroughly comb our exclusive detailed database
Research lists and intelligence of competitive company information
Execute a recruiting strategy

Step #3: CAPTURE

Within 2 days of receiving the search assignment effectively deliver the presentation.

Headhunt
Recruit from database
Approach all from list activity
Spoken with at least 20-30 prospects
Adjust approach as needed

Step #4: DELIVER

After one week:

Conferred with at least 50% of the targeted research base
Interviewed at least 10 prospects
Deliver 3-5 candidates
Determine interview schedule

Step #5: INTERVIEW

Upon client's requirements:

Confer with 100% of the targeted research base-sources and prospects
Schedule all presented candidates for interview
Prepare each candidate with company information and bio on who they are to meet and where.
Mutually assess the project-if less than excellent:

Immediate course-correction strategy session
New research approach agreed to
Revised research completed
Additional new sources and prospects identified

Step #6: FOLLOW THROUGH

Seek response from each candidate after their interview
Document reactions and weed out candidates of indifference and offer feedback
Determine next step and act accordingly with chosen few.

Step #7: CLOSURE

Prepare candidate for final interviews
Assure all documentation is in order (i.e documented success, clear driving record, references, degree)
Perform reference checks with past employers or clients upon client's request.
Thoroughly discuss and cover counter offers or last minute indecision to ensure the candidate will accept if offered the position