There are typically 10 steps in executive and professional search: 1. • Discovery: To understand the role’s responsibility and requirements as well as what’s necessary for someone to succeed in the role 2. • Build a profile for success: The actual work that needs to be done and the skills needed to do it 3. • Create a list of targets: A list of companies with candidates in similar roles and similar office cultures 4. • Qualify prospects: To see if select prospects are interested and meet the requirements 5. • Interview prospects. We interview qualified prospects in-depth 6. • Present candidates to you: Includes a report that explains a candidate’s background and assesses their strengths and weaknesses against the success profile 7. • Candidate interviews by client: You narrow the list to two or three finalists 8. • Verify references: We contact the candidate’s references and confirm credentials 9. • Make the offer: We help you construct an attractive offer, including salary and benefits 10. • End the search: We may assist with onboarding and transitioning