Selection Process
At Tanner Menzies we view the recruitment process as a partnership and recognise that each client has very different needs. We will invest time and resources at the outset of the assignment to ensure that we have a thorough understanding of your requirements, existing processes and associated quality control mechanisms. With this information we are then able to work closely with you in developing a quality recruitment process specifically tailored to meet your needs.
There are three distinct methodologies that can be utilised in the recruitment process - advertised selection, networked selection and executive search. We will work closely with you to determine the most appropriate strategy to source quality candidates for your organisation.
Advertised Selection
Tanner Menzies specialises in recruitment of middle and senior management and has developed a recruitment methodology to produce the best results for our clients and candidates.
Initially, Tanner Menzies will conduct several in depth briefings to gain a clear understanding of the positions and the requirements for each position. A thorough assignment specification will be developed and used to market the position to selected candidates.
An interview guide is developed consistent with behavioural competencies. A shortlist of candidates who meet the requirements will be provided and interviews conducted. Each candidate that goes beyond the first interview stage will be thoroughly reference checked by Tanner Menzies and if necessary, psychological appraisals for final list candidates will be conducted by our staff Psychologist.
Tanner Menzies will handle all aspects of package negotiation for the chosen candidate(s) and conduct follow through by monitoring their progress.
Networking Selection
Tanner Menzies recommends Networking Selection where an assignment outcome requires the methodologies utilised for Advertised Selection in addition to thorough networking activity. This strategy ensures that a larger target audience is accessed than would otherwise be reached through advertising alone.
Networking Selection typically incorporates advertising and/or database search and a minimum of 20 hours of networking activity across appropriate markets. We utilise executives already on our database, senior candidates known personally to us and industry specialists identified for a particular assignment as networking resources.
The advantage of Networking Selection is that it offers additional investigation of the market place within a defined list of companies to supplement other components of the candidate sourcing strategy.
Executive Search
An Executive Search methodology is often adopted for very senior positions, or for those roles that are specialised or are in great demand within the market.
Through the utilisation of an extensive briefing process, we will define the specific industry sectors where the individual we are seeking may currently be working. From here we will explore every company that is established within the nominated industry sector to determine whether they match the evaluation criteria.
Once it has been determined which organisations fit the criteria, the appropriate personnel within these companies are researched. Finally, we will examine individual background, track record, working style and specific accomplishments to identify which people should be approached for consideration. Discretion is a key element in all research activity and communication with candidates.
The shortlist evolves from this thorough process incorporating identification and assessment of people, within companies that have been extensively researched to provide the highest calibre candidates for the role. We will make recommendations in accordance with the shortlist including further assessment options.
All Executive Search assignments are conducted by a Senior Consultant or Principal and dedicated researcher who work together to meet you needs.
