In addition to pubrecs, gather a group of the client's closest friends and let them talk about all the good and bad things they know about him or her. It is always a surprise how much friends know. Whatever you do, inform the candidate he or she cannot attend this meeting. Candidates must be prepared for potential attacks. Getting a candidate to think and talk about their own weaknesses is an important first step in the development of a successful campaign.
Vulnerability research is coordinated with individual clients.
Because the information may be sensitive, the research must be controlled in the strictest of confidence. If approached with respect and sensitivity, clients will benefit from trusting a career PI with their future.