Search Process Overview

We understand that obtaining accurate information up front will assure a smooth, timely and effective search. No two assignments are ever the same, so we place a premium on a comprehensive understanding of your needs and past challenges. We also conduct our searches in a discreet manner, keeping the confidentiality of our clients and candidates a priority throughout the entire search process.

Initial Client Meeting or Phone Conference

• Listen carefully to understand company culture, desired candidate attributes and past recruiting challenges/successes
• Conduct a thorough needs analysis and create a comprehensive position description and candidate profile

Create Search Timeline

• Work with Client to determine desired search completion date
• Build a timeline that creates mutual responsibility for support of desired completion date
• Provide for scheduling of presentations, interviews, debriefs and decisions

Sourcing and Recruitment of Candidates

• Confidential multi-pronged approach to source candidates using our extensive database, networking, cold-calling (competitors and industry related candidates), and Internet research
• Identify, screen and profile potential candidates
• Determine their qualifications and fit within client company and match with requirements set forth in the position description

Candidate Presentation and Initial Interview

• Presentation of qualified candidates resume and supplemental information confirming that candidates meet or exceed our candidate profile
• Discuss with client and arrange for initial interview

Client and Candidate Debrief

• Discuss outcome of initial interview and address any and all questions of each party to determine mutual interest
• Determine next steps-either end process or plan for additional interviews
• Facilitate process with candidate(s) of choice and continue to be a resource to maintain communication and enthusiasm

Pre-Offer Due Diligence

• Assure completion of reference checks, education and income verification as requested by client company

Negotiate Offer with Candidate of Choice

• Act as mediator, understanding needs of both parties while preparing the offer
• Consult with candidate and client concerning multiple offers and/or counteroffers
• Facilitate and expedite acceptance of offer and determine employee start date

Transition Assistance

• Prepare candidate for resignation and review potential counter-offer scenarios
• Maintain close contact with the candidate throughout the process to provide support and encouragement

Follow-Up

• Continued contact and involvement with both client and candidate to assure a smooth transition

Fee Overview

Tewes Group LLC conducts two forms of searches with client companies. Tewes Group always operates on a strictly employer paid service charge basis, with no part of the charge paid by the candidate. Fees are calculated on a percentage of the employee's annual base salary compensation.

Priority Search

A priority search is a combination of a contingent and retained search. Clients continue to share that this is "the best of both worlds". In a priority search, a portion (usually 1/3) of the anticipated total fee is paid in advance to "engage" the search. The remaining 2/3 of the balance is not paid until successful completion of the search. Once the offer of employment has been accepted and a start date established, the full amount of the engagement fee is applied to the total fee. We build performance guarantees into the search, making it a limited risk proposition for you as our client.

Many of our clients are finding that it is the most effective way to work with us because of the mutual commitment and partnership in this type of search. You receive many of the same benefits and focus of a retained search, yet see faster results with a much lower financial commitment. We gladly discount our standard contingent fee in a priority search scenario, because you are making a financial commitment to partnering with us. Your search becomes an absolute PRIORITY, hence the name.

Contingent Search

On a contingent search, there is no financial commitment by the client company on the front end of the search until a candidate is actually hired. Once the offer of employment has been accepted and a start date established, you are billed a percentage of the employee's annual base salary. Priority searches always take precedence over our contingent searches.