• Step 1: Develop client message
  Interactive dialogue pertaining to market position, competitive landscape, organizational structure, corporate culture and value proposition.
  
• Step 2: Define search requirements
  Full needs analysis resulting in written search assignment (position requirements, roles & responsibilities, benefits and compensation).
  
• Step 3: Brief the firm
  Each member of search team is oriented to the agreed upon and objectives of the search project.
  
• Step 4: Create search strategy
  Compile a targeted list of sources most likely to identify appropriate candidates. These sources include networking with industry contacts, executive level contacts, database and original sourcing calls.

Phase 2- Implement the Search

• Step 1: Identify potential candidates
  Search team takes client message to market by contacting targeted source list.
  
• Step 2: Interview and qualify prospects
  Assess credentials, motivations, and career objectives and qualify achievements based upon client requirements.
  
• Step 3: References
  In-depth verification of W-2, work history, character reference with a number of different contacts including supervisors, peers, customers and direct reports.

Phase 3- Candidate Selection

• Step 1: Candidate Presentation
  Verbal presentation of shortlist of qualified candidates.
  
• Step 2: Client/Candidate Interviews
  Coordinate and manage logistics of interview process. Pre and Post interview briefings with candidates and clients are conducted.
  
• Step 3: Select final candidates
  Interactive consultation with client to narrow shortlist to finalists.
  
• Step 4: Pre-offer preparation
  Re-confirm compensation criteria, revisit counteroffer and start date availability. Confirm commitment to opportunity to ensure extended offer will result in acceptance.

Phase 4- Extension and Closure of Offer

• Step 1: Offer presentation
  Present components of offer inclusive of compensation (bonus, commission structure, stock, etc…) benefits, title, reporting structure, and start-date.
  
• Step 2: Negotiation
  Keeping client's and candidate's best interest in mind, securing final agreement of terms.
  
• Step 3: Formal acceptance of offer
  Obtain signed offer letter. Manage candidate resignation process including written and verbal notice, counteroffer avoidance, etc…
  
• Step 4: Follow-up
  Track progress of resignation through successful integration within new corporate environment.

Search Services

CMI will cater to your needs when it comes to the type of candidate you are looking to hire. We offer several different types of staffing services including:

• Retainer
• Contingent
• Container
• Flexible / contract staffing solutions