Executive Search: How Does It Work?

You know better than anyone: executive search involves major economic, strategic, and human stakes for a company.

Detecting and attracting the most promising leaders requires a detailed strategy, with every step carefully thought through. It’s quite an art, and one that may require the intervention of headhunting experts!

From the study of your company’s needs to the integration of new talent and personalized support, we explain what effective executive recruitment involves.

Detailed Analysis of Business Needs

The first step in identifying the best candidates for an executive position is to understand the company’s specific needs.

Your company is driven by its own values, as well as a unique culture and vision. In the run-up to an executive search, it’s vital to understand the different elements that make up your company’s DNA.

This will enable you to identify your needs in detail and thus effectively guide your search. The aim is to find the candidates who are most in tune with the essence and environment of your company. In other words, the leaders who are most likely to flourish within the structure and take it to the next level.

This first step can be carried out in-house or with the help of professional headhunters. At radar, for example, the “intake” phase is of vital importance. During this in-depth interview, our teams immerse themselves in your values and culture, so as to pinpoint your expectations, your challenges, and your vision.

In-depth Search for the Best Candidates

Once your specific needs have been identified, it’s time to start looking for your future leader.

There are a number of ways to do this:

• Sector-specific market analyses to better understand your industry’s specific talent requirements.
• Active mobilization of your local, regional, and international network through direct contact and targeted canvassing.
• Talent mapping and definition of potential talent pools.
• Use of a range of assessment tools to identify the specific profile of each candidate, with their skills, experience, and potential.
• Detailed interviews to filter profiles as efficiently as possible, ensuring that they are aligned with the company’s DNA and needs.

At radar, we strategically activate these different levers to achieve your search objectives.

Thanks to the mobilization of our vast international professional network, our expertise in different sectors, and the use of tools powered by artificial intelligence, we detect and attract the best executive profiles.

Our in-depth search process is carried out quickly and discreetly. The result is a precise shortlist of candidates who perfectly match your expectations.

Follow-up and Support throughout the Search Process

When you call on the expertise of professional headhunters, you can be sure of support throughout the entire recruitment process.

From understanding your needs to integrating your new talent, our radar experts are there to advise you. Thanks to our extensive, accurate data on various markets, we are able to provide you with the best possible support to ensure that your executive search goes as smoothly as possible.

After the integration phase, we keep in touch with you and your new employee through regular communication. This enables us to keep abreast of the latest developments in your new collaboration.

This follow-up creates a strong bond between you and your radar partner. Your radar partner can become a resource person who can introduce you to other potential talents according to your present and future needs.

In addition, the entire executive search process is carried out with the utmost discretion to respect your confidentiality requirements and ensure a smooth hiring process.

radar also values clear, transparent communication: Our teams are always in touch with yours in order to ensure successful recruitment!

Our newly established connection also integrates you into the radar network on a long-term basis. If you wish, you can be invited to networking events or information sessions.

These are excellent opportunities to build connections, meet professionals, and expand your own network. Additionally, you’ll have the chance to join radar’s portfolio, enabling us to help you find c-level candidates in the future!

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As you can see, executive search must be done with a precise strategy to ensure new, long-lasting collaborations. Don’t hesitate to call on radar’s headhunting expertise to find your leaders of tomorrow!