1. Detailed Discussion with Client
Before an engagement is accepted, we hold detailed discussions with clients about the position, how it fits in with the rest of the organization, and the "must haves" versus the "wants" of the ideal candidate.

2. Listen to Specifications
After an assignment has begun, we develop detailed specifications that describe the scope and qualifications of the desired candidate. The spec is subsequently used as a primary vehicle for publicizing the position to potential candidates.

3. Identify Candidates
Potential candidates are identified through discreet inquiry among contacts whose ability to recommend people we have come to trust, as well as an extensive analysis of the marketplace by our Research Department. This process of going to our network contacts, generating original research and contacting those individuals will be concentrated in the first few weeks of the assignment.

4. Progress Meetings
Progress meetings are requested throughout the project to ensure the assignment is on track and to make the client aware of any particular issues or concerns.

5. Reference Checks
Formal reference checks are initiated only after it has been established that a specific candidate is of definite interest to the client. Assistance is provided, as required, in final employment negotiations.

6. Continuous Feedback
After finalists are presented, interviews are arranged and feedback is provided to and from each party. After the selected candidate has joined the client company, regular contact is maintained to ensure that the expectations of both client and candidate continue to be met.