Often in smaller or remote communities or organizations where politics or conflicts of interest are not easily avoided, it is difficult to satisfy stakeholders that selection processes were fair and equitable. Higgins Executive Search has extensive experience ensuring that selection processes are transparent and above board. Our firm’s third party selection services include:

• Develop a thorough understanding and clear definition of the job requirements.
• Carefully screen candidates against the job requirements to formulate a short-list of the two to three most qualified candidates.
• Perform in-depth telephone interviews with short-listed candidates to develop candidate profiles which summarize each short-listed candidates qualifications relevant to the job requirements.
• Conduct in-depth reference checks on each short-listed candidate.
• Develop a custom tailored interview guide.
• Facilitate in-person interviews with short-listed candidates and the Selection Committee.
• Facilitate and finalize the decision making process with the Selection Committee or if requested, provide a summary of our findings and recommendations.

Our firm’s third party selection services bring an expert opinion, proven and equitable process, and an impartial and neutral perspective.

For more information on how your organization can retain our firm to facilitate a sensitive selection process, please contact one of our Partners.