We follow a disciplined and rigorous process in order to assure that we can identify, recruit, and close the right person for a job opportunity. The steps are:

#1 - Strategy Development
We begin by developing an in-depth understanding of your business, your strategy, your culture, and your competitive marketplace through collaboration with key executives as well as through our own research. Next, we develop a comprehensive position description and agree upon the focus of the search. Finally, we develop a list of target companies as well as additional ancillary resources such as online databases, referral sources, etc. The resultant strategy is then presented to the client for final approval.

#2 - Candidate Identification
Candidates are identified in several ways:
Direct Recruiting: We map out the organizational structure of a department(s) or specified area(s) within target companies by title and position.

Third Party Sources: We contact our extensive network of previous candidates, clients and industry professionals to generate referrals.

Database Searches: To augment our direct sourcing efforts, we screen both our proprietary database and the Internet for candidates.

Position Promotion: To further expand our candidate identification, we prepare promotional information that we send to targeted individuals and locations (Internet, outplacement firms, etc.).

#3 - Candidate Screening
The first significant contact with candidates is initiated via a confidential phone interview. We determine qualifications, suitability and interest in the position.

#4 - Candidate Cultivation/Interview/Assessment
Potential candidates contacted for the position are cultivated. Then we schedule face-to-face meetings to complete an in-depth assessment of candidates' qualifications and suitability.

#5 - Candidate Assessment Report and Referral
A report detailing the top candidates' background, qualifications, interest level, and salary requirements is prepared and presented.

#6 - Client Interview/Finalist(s) Selection/Closure
This is the most critical step of the search. Candidates are scheduled to meet with the client, are interviewed and a final selection is made. We mediate the structure and terms of employment. In our role as "honest broker", Cornell Global facilitates the entire process.

#7 - Candidate References
We complete a candidate reference check of the finalist by contacting individuals who can attest to the candidate's character, qualifications and suitability. A formal report is submitted to the client.