Each assignment is preceded by a preliminary study of the environment which allows us to define as accurately as possible the main parameters of the Company and of the position to be filled.

With regards to the Company, the elements we study include its activity, market, structure, history, evolution. We also study the components of its sales, financial and human resources strategy.

With that approach, the profile of the candidate can be created. It takes into account the objective data and subjective aspects connected to the culture of the Company.

This analysis is conducted working closely with the proper hierarchical levels of the company through interviews, on-site visits and document reviews. The company commits to providing complete and reliable information in order for the mission to be successful.

The consultant in charge of the search assignment uses the information provided by the company to delineate the specifications of the position which are the foundation of the search strategy.

After the search strategy has been approved by the Company, the identification of the candidates is based on the skills of our staff and the technical tools of the firm, which are constantly updated and enhanced.

Our research department defines the methodology which will lead to the identification and the contact of the potential candidates which are typically employed in French companies. The following process is implemented

• Targeting of the industry and the companies that potentially employ individuals that have the profile we are looking for
• Definition of an approach scenario
• Identification
• • Direct approach and communication of the opportunity with or without mentioning the name of the Company depending on its instructions

We are able to approach any company except our customers and the companies that he client may identify.

Besides this process, we will implement the following methodology :

• Communication of the job offer advertisement to the alumni association of the targeted schools.
• Posting of the job offer advertisement online on specialized job sites.

Once the proposed search strategy has been approved by the Company, the candidates are identified using the skills of our staff and the technical tools of the firm, which are constantly updated and enhanced.

Regardless of the methodology we use, the evaluation phase of the candidates follows a progressive procedure which allows us to identify the best candidates for the position being filled :

• Selection of the applications using objective criteria.
• Analysis, during one or several interviews (on the phone or in person), of the consistency and the quality of the candidate’s employment history, and of his/her motivation and skills with regards to the position and its environment.
• Evaluation of the proficiency of the candidate with foreign languages (English, Spanish, German).
• In-depth analysis of the applications we have received.
• Validation of the professional references of the selected candidate.

A file compiled after review of this information is given to the Company. It includes the resume of the candidates, an analysis of their employment history, a study of their motivation, and a summary indicating how well they are suited for the position.

After the presentation of the selected candidates to the Company, the consultant participates in the final negotiation and makes recommendations to facilitate their integration.

The consultant continues the assignment after the candidate has started in the new position and stays in contact with him/her and with the Company during the probationary period to ease the integration in the new environment.