Why Hire Our Executive Search Firm
Finding an executive to fill a critical role in a community based, non-profit organization can be an overwhelming task. It is filled with risk and requires a level of time and expertise most search committees do not have. The best candidates are often successful and happy in their current position and are not looking for a new opportunity. Jorgenson Consulting proactively recruits those best and brightest candidates. The process can present a number of problems.
- Hiring decisions are highly visible and have significant impact on the future success of the program.
- The best candidates are not looking for a job; they need to be recruited.
- An unbiased perspective is critical when dealing with local and inside candidates.
While the hiring process is difficult, hiring the right executive yields economic benefits and contributes to a community's competitive advantage, Jorgenson Consulting provides services to help organizations work through hiring decisions. We guide clients from the development of job specifications and recruitment strategy through candidate recruitment and selection to the offer, negotiation, and acceptance.
Our Services
COMPENSATION SURVEYS
We specialize in compensation surveys. We will analyze your key staff positions and match their responsibilities with comparable organizations, locally and nationally. Compensation and benefit data is secured from participating organizations and presented to you. This information is an invaluable staff recruiting and retention tool.
EXECUTIVE SEARCH
Jorgenson Consulting is a leading national executive search firm exclusively serving community and economic development organizations.
We work in partnership with each client to lead them in the identification and recruitment of leaders and top tier executives. We understand the requirements for finding the right executive that yields economic benefits and contributes to a community's competitive advantage. We explain our process in detail and ask the client to join us as partners in the recruiting process.
All firms attempt to differentiate themselves from the competition. Our firm is uniquely built on three principals:
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The Industry: We work exclusively in the areas of economic and community development. Our clients include research parks, government, downtown organizations, chambers of commerce and every form of economic development organization. We understand these organization structures, relationships and opportunities. This industry expertise allows us to quickly understand the needs of our clients and their communities.
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Our Network: This is a business of people and relationships. Our private sector network includes real estate developers, bankers, lawyers and utility executives involved in all phases of community and economic development. Our network within the economic development profession is more extensive than any other search firm. We are active in the Association of University and Research Parks and on the Board of the International Economic Development Council. Professional contacts within the private and public sector are invaluable in sourcing and identifying highly qualified candidates.
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Our Service: We are committed to developing and sustaining a partnership with our clients and candidates. Our in-depth candidate research, screening and background checks help insure clients have the best choice of the most qualified candidates. Recruitment and hiring is a sensitive process. All candidate contacts are handled in a timely and confidential manner.
Our Process
Every project is different and we pride ourselves on a complete process that considers every element of the client and candidate needs.
| Preliminary Research | Candidate Identification | Candidate Evaluation | Candidate Presentation and Interviews | Final Selection | Finalizing Search |
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Meet with key leaders Define need Establish search strategy Develop candidate specifications |
Database search Industry networking Strategic advertising Proactive recruitment Manage candidate flow |
In depth telephone interview Evaluate client/candidate match Reference check Face to face candidate interview |
Present written profiles of top candidates Prepare client and candidate for interviews Coordinate client/candidate interviews and meetings |
Conduct in depth reference and background check Assist in negotiation of offer of employment Develop a strategy to address family needs |
Assist with smooth transition for candidate and client Close out search and notify unsuccessful applicants |
GUARANTEE: If for any reason the candidate you select leaves within the first twelve months of employment, Jorgenson Consulting will conduct the search again at no additional fee. You would only pay reasonable recruiting expenses.