Executive Search Service

Selecting effective leadership for an organization, whether a manager or department head, is arguably one of the most important activities of a governing body. Our skilled facilitators provide guidance and advice throughout the recruitment and selection process, including:

• Discussions with elected officials to determine hiring philosophy, project scope and timing, and communication channels and relationships

• Development of a candidate profile which establishes objective, job-related criteria for use in reducing the applicant pool and making a final selection

• If desired, focus groups with business leaders, community groups, other organizational leaders and employees, and others as identified to obtain information about their priorities, concerns and insight

• Assistance in devising a targeted advertising campaign which will result in the greatest number of qualified applicants

• Development and placement of advertisements utilizing both published and electronic sources

• Review and screening of all applications against the criteria established in the candidate profile to develop a recommended list of qualified candidates

• Assistance in structuring personal interviews and development of interview questions including advice on legal issues and interview best practices

• Interview facilitation and participation

• Reference checking

• Contract negotiation assistance

• Wrap-up activities, such as notifying candidates of the outcome of the search.

For more information please contact: Caroline Kennedy at 906.428.0100 (toll-free 800.653.2483) or email: ckennedy@mml.org