OUR PROCESS

Briant Associates relies on a thorough, strategic, and rigorous process in completing our search engagements. From the beginning, we foster a collaborative relationship with our clients, maintain frequent communication, and in the end, deliver the candidates who succeed.

Phase One – Initial Search Consultation
• Ensure clear understanding of client’s business, culture, operations, and objectives
• Define position’s scope and responsibilities, key competencies, compensation, and profile of desired executive
• Create the search plan and confirm with client

Phase Two – Research & Identify Candidates
• Identify target companies, leverage proprietary database, and network with industry sources
• Approach and recruit potential candidates
• Screen and assess prospective candidates
• Refine list of prospective candidates

Phase Three – Interviews and Evaluations
• Assess and review prospective candidates with client
• Evaluate candidates utilizing in-person, competency-based interviews
• Prepare detailed background profiles of each recommended candidate
• Present slate of finalist candidates
• Coordinate and facilitate client interviews with candidates

Phase Four – Client Interviews / Select Executive
• Obtain and deliver feedback between client and candidates
• Collaborate second-round and final interviews with client
• Conduct in-depth and formal reference checks
• Negotiate compensation and benefits with successful candidate

Phase Five – Client Satisfaction / Candidate Transition
• Ensure smooth transition and integration for candidate
• Review quality of process following search completion
• Engage in client satisfaction evaluations to ensure long-term relationship