Advantage Recruiting Process

Our philosophy is to utilize best practices to create a simple, yet intuitive search process for both the direct hire and consulting/interim professional.  Because of our extensive network, we have access to a large pool of applicants - a benefit to our clients. Each search is customized to the specific needs of the client.  Throughout the recruiting process, we review and discuss progress with the hiring team.  We follow a simple but thorough series of steps to ensure the ideal candidate is identified. 

Our 4-Step Recruiting Process includes:

  1. Consultation and Research – Clients and candidates alike benefit from our consultative approach. We discuss the opportunity with the client to understand the details, implications and important aspects of each role.  In this initial step, our in-depth needs assessment establishes position criteria and sets expectations and a timetable for the overall recruiting process.   Additionally, we seek to understand the culture of the company in general as well as individual department dynamics.  This initial consultation process affords us a very thorough understanding of the role and the individual who would best fit the opportunity.   Our research includes market and industry analysis and prospective sourcing targets.

    1. Recruiting and Screening – Candidates undergo a thorough technical and behavioral interview process.  Our recruiters are uniquely experienced – most have held senior level positions in their area of expertise and intimately understand the roles for which they recruit.  Therefore, we ask questions to determine each candidate’s technical competence, work style, ability to deal with challenges and corporate cultural fit.  We ask direct questions regarding the candidate’s previous work experiences, reasons for leaving each role, salary history and career aspirations.  Before candidates are presented we complete a comprehensive reference check.  We utilize our extensive network in the business community to conduct a comprehensive 360 degree reference.  This enables us to provide our client with an unbiased assessment of each candidate. 

    2. Presentation – We only present the top candidates who best fit the position, department and company culture.  This approach saves our clients valuable time and essentially, corporate dollars.  After a comprehensive screening and qualification of each candidate, we present a high level overview of the candidate’s skills and aptitude.

    3. Offer Facilitation – Understanding that the offer stage is critical, we help the candidate evaluate the tangible and intangible benefits on offer including salary, medical benefits, equity positions, bonuses, other non-cash awards, travel considerations, work life balance and career positioning strategy. Our goal is to ensure a smooth transition from candidate to employee.  Job change is a tough decision, and we work to facilitate the best outcome and result for all.