Higher Talent: Process

Our proprietary database and extensive research and recruiting process provide the foundation of our search methodology. By using industry best practices and a detailed, proactive research process, our comprehensive approach gives organizations and candidates alike an edge in their search.

Understanding Needs, Opportunities and Aspirations
Every position is an opportunity to hire a professional who will contribute to an organization’s mission and success.

We effectively and accurately communicate the opportunity and its challenges to qualified applicants – then we determine whether the career aspirations of applicants match the need.

Composing Detailed Position Statements and Advertising Strategies
It is imperative to fully describe an organization’s human capital needs, while sharing with applicants how they stand to benefit.

For every search, we compile a comprehensive Higher Talent position statement – clients and candidates have told us our position statements are the most thorough and descriptive in the industry.

Comprehensive and Diverse Candidate Sourcing
Our experience has helped us build an extensive, database-driven network of professionals and referrals. And that’s where we begin recruiting. Our searches are as broad or as focused as the assignment demands. For each assignment, our research plan is made up of a “long list” of potential candidates for further networking and recruiting.

Diversity among our candidates is of the utmost importance. Increasing leadership opportunities for all qualified individuals is at the core of our philosophy and business practice ethics. The principals of Higher Talent have a strong track record of presenting and placing minority candidates as well as women in management roles. It is our commitment to increase the number of these individuals entering and advancing in their fields.

Executing Targeted Recruitment Campaigns
We approach the recruitment of talented professionals aggressively but with professionalism and integrity, representing our client organizations by presenting career opportunities to selected top performers.

Performing Skilled Candidate Evaluations
Our expertise in behavioral interviewing and skills assessment is key to successful evaluations. We evaluate prospective candidates based on the position’s criteria and the candidate’s qualifications. Then, we assess candidate interest in the opportunity and motivation to succeed.

Presenting Candidate Reports and Evaluations
After screening and evaluating, we forward a “short-list” of candidates to clients for review – which ultimately becomes the roadmap for the final stages of the search. We prepare extensive reports on candidates’ skills, motivations and professional bakgrounds.

Participating in Candidate Considerations, Decision Making and Negotiations
Final decision making and negotiations can be delicate. During this critical phase, we collaborate with clients to assist with hiring and compensation negotiations. Our expertise enables us to navigate these negotiations with skill and sensitivity, with the goal of ensuring they are smooth, successful and productive.

Post-Placement Follow-Up
New professionals and the organizations they join need time to get acclimated. We are trained and experienced in assisting both with any adjustment resolution during the first 3, 6, and 12 months of a new position.