Process

3. Interviewing

Candidates chosen for first round interview are invited to meet with the relevant Consultant. This is an opportunity for us to measure and assess each candidate against the person specification. It should also be a chance for them to find out more about the role informally, become excited about the opportunity and deepen their knowledge of the client organisation.

In-depth but down-to-earth, we will explore a number of critical avenues to build a comprehensive and well-rounded profile. We start by verifying the candidate’s career progression and achievements before going on to investigate their individual management and leadership style, their personality and their potential. Perhaps most importantly, we will explore with the candidate their personal passions, aspirations and attitudes and the key value-drivers they will need to share with the client’s organisation.

Throughout this process we are looking to identify not just what people do, but how they do it; our focus is on their actual capabilities. We go beyond a purely quantitative assessment of their past experience and qualifications to establish a more textured understanding of their strengths, weaknesses and character traits. Our minds are as much seeking to identify true potential as they are ensuring an appropriate fit with the nuances of the specification.

The outcome from this stage will be recommended field of candidates from which the client selects its final shortlist.

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