The first interview is much like a first date- everyone is on their best behavior. This allows both parties to explore their compatibility rather than trying to sell themselves or the position available. Whenever possible, arrange the second meeting for a different time of day and different on a day of the week than the first meeting.
Some people are at their best in the morning rather than the afternoon, or vice versa.
A facility or corporate office may be more hectic during certain times in the day and during different points in the week. Using this strategy will allow you to see the opportunity or the potential candidate as accurately as possible. Many executive search firms offer clients both Retained and Contingency arrangements. Under a retained structure, an engagement fee is due upon initiation of the search and the client is obligated to hire a candidate through the search firm. Under a contingency structure, no fees are due to the search firm until and unless a candidate is hired through their services.