For senior or specialist roles, search is often the most effective way to target and select exceptional candidates, who are unlikely to be proactive in the job market. Our research facility, and our wide network of contacts gathered in over 30 years of business activity allows us to identify target individuals quickly and efficiently.

In addition, we also maintain an up-to-date and confidential database of information on candidates utilising the latest software, which provides an invaluable network of contacts in specific markets/ functions.

Working in partnership with international venture capital and private equity firms we assist them in building and developing successful management teams for Venture Capital companies and their portfolio ventures.

We are also developing this approach for use in recruiting within the Alternative technologies division.

Our research facility and our wide network of contacts allow us to identify target individuals quickly and efficiently. In addition, we also maintain an up-to-date and confidential database of information on candidates utilising the latest software, which provides an invaluable network of contacts in specific markets/functions.

An important part of our philosophy is that the consultant who takes the initial brief for an assignment carries the exercise through every stage to successful conclusion.

Each is committed to:
> Our company values of honesty, integrity, commitment and delivery
> To understand and meet our clients business objectives together in partnership
> Flexible approach, recognition that your business needs change
> Innovative customer solutions through sector knowledge and understanding
> Project delivery on time working with you business goals
> Delivering leadership for our clients internationally at senior and middle management level
> Attracting the highest calibre candidates
> Ensuring fee value


Our 10 point search process: (back to top)
Our thorough, confidential and strategically driven approach distinguishes Empower Executive Search from our competitors.


1.Strategic review > 2.Job description > 3.Compensation & benefits > 4.Targeted research >
5.Candidate identification > 6.Candidate evaluation > 7.Shortlisting / client interviews >
8.The offer / referencing > 9.Final negotiations > 10.Performance evaluations


1. STRATEGIC REVIEW (up)
The Assignment Team invests considerable time interviewing client personnel and reviewing company literature, plans, policies and key objectives. This is a comprehensive process designed to develop a thorough understanding of our client's business, including:

> Company history & future strategy
> Management structure & culture
> Products/service offer
> Markets & competitors

On completion, our Consultants prepare a detailed agreement for approval; this outlines our understanding of the assignment, the specific responsibilities of our firm and the client, and the precise costs involved. Occasionally our clients have important questions concerning more specific issues; we are well equipped to offer advice on:

> Organisational structure
> Management process
> Policies and procedures
> Compensation systems

2. JOB DESCRIPTION (up)
Once we have received the client's formal "go ahead", we develop a detailed job description and candidate profile outlining:

> Company background, goals & objectives
> Position description, primary responsibilities
> & reporting relationships
> Ideal personal characteristics and required experience

4. TARGETED RESEARCH (up)
Having established the criteria for candidate selection, we undertake a thorough search to determine target industries and companies, and to identify potential candidates within them. We generally employ three methods:

> Original research of targeted industries and companies
> Networking our industry sources for referrals
> Our extensive candidate database

We liase closely with our client throughout the development of the Target List and encourage them to recommend additions/deletions before we initiate direct contact with the candidates.

5. CANDIDATE IDENTIFICATION (up)
Once the Target List is agreed, we approach those individuals who meet the position specifications to further qualify and evaluate their credentials and potential interest level. These conversations are handled with the utmost discretion in order to protect both the client organisation and the individual candidates.

6. CANDIDATE EVALUATION (up)
It is our firm's standard practice to personally interview every candidate prior to referral. Individuals are thoroughly assessed in terms of personality, managerial style and employment history, and in return, we candidly interpret the client's organisation, work environment and career opportunities.

7. SHORTLISTING / CLIENT INTERVIEWS (up)
Detailed reports are submitted on those candidates who most closely meet the necessary criteria. We continually act as an intermediary and objective third party during the client-candidate interview and debriefing process.

8. THE OFFER / REFERENCING (up)
We assist our clients to structure a tailored package that will be attractive, fair and satisfy the candidate's individual requirements. The offer is normally made subject to rigorous reference checks, which we will conduct with the utmost care and with the candidate's prior knowledge; it may also be subject to medical examination at our client's discretion. We have internal facilities for psychometric testing for those clients who require it.

9. FINAL NEGOTIATIONS (up)
Good candidates may be lost at this crucial stage without proper handling. Once the offer has been made, we will actively participate in finalising details of the remuneration package and terms & conditions to bring the appointment to a successful conclusion.

10. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (up)
Once the appointment has been made, we continue to maintain contact with both the client and candidate to ensure the new executive's smooth transition and integration into the client organisation.


For more detailed information concerning on our range of services within our Executive Search
& Selection arena, please contact:

Search and Selection Division:
T: +44 (0) 20 7722 0259
E: search@empowerexecutivesearch.com

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