Search Schedule

By implementing our 25 Step Search & Selection Process, RCI has successfully completed hundreds of challenging search projects according to the following schedule

Week 1

Initial client meeting is conducted to discuss your company. We will ask detailed questions such as,

• What makes your company unique?
• What are your competitive advantages?
• How should Rice Cohen International represent you in the marketplace?

A detailed profile of the position and opportunity is created.

The interview process is determined.

Research is completed on what companies and industries now employ the ideal candidate.

The Search Assignment Profile and researched Target List of companies is prepared within 72 hours of this meeting and submitted to the key decision makers for review and signatory approval.

A compelling presentation designed to attract qualified candidates to the position and company is prepared.

Weeks 2 & 3

Initial telephone calls are made to targeted companies.

Our nationwide network of contacts is mined for potential leads.

Behavioral Based Interviews are conducted with qualified candidates.

A conference call is scheduled with the Hiring Authority to discuss the status of the search and provide an activity report of companies and candidates contacted.

We discuss your availability to begin scheduling first round interviews.

Weeks 4 & 5

Selected candidates are scheduled to interview with the Hiring Authority.

Prior to the interview a resume, interview summary and a “Reasons Why” outline is provided to illustrate each candidate’s qualifications and interest in your opportunity.

Time is scheduled for Rice Cohen International to debrief with the Hiring Authority following each interview.

Candidates are prepared for the initial interview.

Weeks 6 & 7

Candidates complete the interview phase with the Hiring Authority.

Candidates are debriefed by Rice Cohen International following each interview and additional “Reasons Why” are gathered.

Hiring Authority is debriefed and final candidates are identified.

Candidate of choice is consulted around the resignation process and counter-offer.

Confidential reference checks are completed and submitted to the Hiring Authority.

Week 8 +

Newly hired candidate is contacted on a weekly basis through the start date.

Client is sent a post project survey to help Rice Cohen International continually improve our customer satisfaction.

Client is asked to provide a reference letter and permission to use their name as a business reference.

This schedule is provided as an example of a typical search project. More time must be allotted for additional steps requested by the client and is contingent upon open lines of communication as well as the client’s availability to participate in the process.