Pulling All The Levers

In today’s world, a thorough and complete executive search process is time intensive and requires new approaches, tools and recruiting skillsets in order to find the right person.

Long gone are the days when a search professional could rely on their Rolodex or just pick up the phone and start making the calls. Today’s talent acquisition landscape is ever-changing with social media and networking sites becoming the great equalizers in the world of recruiting. We work hard to stay ahead of the curve to determine what the most effective levers are to pull when finding the very best talent. We analyze, monitor and track our performance closely, with an eye for determining the most effective multi-approach methods.

Terms like passive and active candidates aren’t really useful in today’s world. Layers of electronic connectivity have made instant communication a reality. This means that someone who would be considered a “passive” candidate may suddenly become an “active” candidate based on an email or a LinkedIn message. Technology has changed the paradigm. Talented people don’t live with bad or uncertain situations anymore – and in the world of recruiting, timing is everything.

Doing your homework pays off too. Our research department is something we take great pride in. We have put extensive resources into our research methods including a state of the art database and contact management system. This allows us to quickly maximize direct sourcing of candidates through our extensive database. However, one tool or lever alone is not enough. Evaluating and using all the levers, all the time, is critical. Effective executive recruiting requires extensive research, direct target sourcing, various communication methods, social networking systems and professional referrals. All of these levers are critical.

Westport Intl is an executive search firm that utilizes every lever and works diligently to continually evaluate and utilize the most effective recruiting methods. If you are looking for a search firm that’s ahead of the curve, give us a call.  We are happy to help.