Executive Search

Alex Polin International's largest service practice - Executive Search - helps clients identify and recruit high level senior executives.

Our Process

STEP 1 - Identifying the position:
Our first step is to obtain detailed knowledge of our client's organisation and knowledge. We develop an understanding of their current organisational priorities and business climate. We work closely with our client to develop a profile of their ideal senior executive: this profile includes not only a detailed position description but also an analysis of the personal characteristics and attributes necessary for the individual to be successful in the client's corporate environment.

STEP 2 - Researching and sourcing:
Once the position requirements are agree upon, we begin the search process by identifying the appropriate industries and functions in which we expect to locate candidates with the skills and experience to match our client requirements. Our sourcing methods include direct search, database search, networking and career advertising. The consultants' own ideas come from their knowledge of your sector or function and their experience in executive search. Suitable candidates are contacted and assessed for overall appropriateness and fit.

STEP 3 - Approaching candidates:
The consultants working on the assignment are best prepared to present the opportunity in a compelling way, articulating the nuances of the position and commenting on the cultural aspects of the client organization.

STEP 4 - Prospect interviewing:
Right candidates are interviewed for suitability to match all requirements of the client.
When interviewing candidates, our consultants avoid long interviews that simply retrace a person's achievements. Instead, consultants focus on the specific questions, following our competency-based interviewing. We ask "what projects candidates were involved in, what their personal contribution was and what personal results were achieved". Examples from a candidate's past professional record allow consultants to better predict whether he or she will thrive when challenged with specific performance requirements.

STEP 5 - Short list provision
Once we identify a short list of the top 3 to 5 candidates, we provide our client with a candidate brief on each prospect. Each candidate we present is motivated to move to Client Company and is fully capable of carrying out the position responsibilities in a superior manner. We recommend our client to meet up with chosen candidates.

Step 6 - Final negotiation and offer for the finalist.
After the finalist candidate has been selected, we are available to assist in negotiation and the final offer. We facilitate this sensitive negotiation process. We speak with our client and the candidate to ensure the transition process goes smoothly and that our client is satisfied with the new employee.

Step 7 - Follow up
After successful candidate started new job we continue monitor his progress and take feedback from our client on the acclimatization of the new employee. We ensure the candidate successful integration into the client company. We follow up with candidate and client at regular intervals to check on performance and fit.