Executive Search

At the heart of Ken Clark International’s services is executive search. Through a defined, proven process, we are able to recruit the most talented executives from the most attractive recruiting targets.

History has proven that investment in search planning leads to successful search projects. As such, every one of our projects begins with a search-planning meeting to gather the necessary information to draft a Search Plan. This Search Plan discussion includes strategic information regarding the project, including:

• Client Description
• Position description
• Candidate qualifications
• Recruiting Targets
• Key Selection Factors
• Compensation qualifications
• Career potential

Once drafted, the Search Plan is forwarded to our client for final approval, to solidify search strategy. The Search Plan communicates the message of the search project to potential candidates.

Using a proprietary database, library research, and original research, consultants immediately begin researching, contacting, screening and developing potential candidates. Details of potential candidates who, upon an in-depth screening of their employment information, are qualified and interested in the position are developed. In addition, we interview and evaluate each separate potential candidate soon after your initial feedback.

Candidate Evaluation Report I focuses specifically on the critical factors necessary for the position as defined in the Search Plan. Using a Focused Interview Guide, consultants’ assess personal background, education, employment, compensation, career potential, and management and leadership skills, abilities and style of the candidates. This evaluation provides the detail necessary for our clients to select candidates to meet for the first time. Ken Clark International assists clients in scheduling meetings with these Finalist Candidates.

Prior to a second interview, Finalist candidates prepare a KCI Self-Evaluation of professional accomplishments, professional strengths and weaknesses, career planning and challenges and obstacles to accepting a potential employment offer. This is included in the Candidate Evaluation II report which also contains verification of educational and professional credentials, as well as employment and compensation history. Upon selection, Ken Clark International again provides assistance in scheduling finalist candidates to meet with you and others that you determine.

Once a finalist candidate is chosen, Ken Clark International will thoroughly check employment and personal references. Upon your request, we also coordinate pre-employment investigative checks including: education and professional qualifications; employment history; financial history and legal history. Ken Clark International prefers to conduct references and coordinate checks prior to extending an employment offer.

Our consultants will also assist you in recruiting the lead candidate to the extent that you desire our active involvement. Ken Clark International can help you construct, present and explain a competitive Employment Offer based on realistic market data and your companies compensation strategy.

Finally, Ken Clark International acts as an intermediary to change, adjust, or gain acceptance for to the initial Employment Offer. Throughout this part of the Search Process, we represent our clients and act in accordance with their directions. Once the Chosen Candidate accepts your Employment Offer, we continue to work to ensure a smooth transition to your company.

Throughout the entire search project, Ken Clark International not only has regular telephone discussions with you, but also provides a weekly Search Project Update, every Friday afternoon.