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HOW GSI EXECUTIVE SEARCH WORKS FOR YOU

  1. A visit by a member of our team with the “Client” is the essential first step. It is critical that we learn as much as possible about our clients; both operations and culture in order to understand the unique aspects of each placement. This important information allows us to focus and tailor our search efforts as to the desired skills and personality you seek. Some of the information and documentation we find helpful includes:

    • A history of the client firm or club to include current and completed projects.
    • The “Mission Statement ” if available.
    • Any informational literature about the client to include the web site if available.
    • Current and anticipated projects.
    • An Organizational Chart.
    • An existing Job Description for the position.
    • Your responses to our “Candidate Profile Questionnaire.”
    • Current business volumes as to Gross Revenues and Sales.
    • Areas of the operation in need of improvement or change.
    • Any other pertinent information that you deem as appropriate to the search.

  2. Preparation of a “Position Description” setting forth the duties and responsibilities for the position and a competitive compensation package.

  3. The search for viable candidates begins as we take advantage of our extensive network of contacts in the respective industries. From these contacts and discreet inquiries, we develop a “long list” of potential candidates that we pre-screen. We identify professionals who meet the criteria as set forth in the “Position Description” giving special consideration to the following:

    • Relevant experience with a clear progression of position and responsibility.
    • Availability.
    • Current compensation and benefits.
    • Geographic preferences.
    • Preliminary reference verification.

  4. Development of a “short list” of candidates for you to potentially interview. We provide a group of recommended “Candidate Profiles” and resumés for your review. From this group, you select those you wish to schedule for an initial interview. We assist in the scheduling and coordination of the interviews to include reimbursement of candidate expenses that we invoice after the fact. At your discretion, we are present at all interviews to assist and facilitate as needed.

  5. Once you have shown a preference toward two or more “finalists”, we conduct additional reference checks on each candidate prior to the scheduling of final interviews. Our efforts include:

    • Confirmation of the employment history.
    • Confirmation of professional and personal references.
    • Verification of the educational record.
    • A credit history and a criminal background check.
    • Our reference and background research is thorough. We are confident that the professionals we present for consideration are highly qualified and meet or exceed your criteria and expectations. Our efforts are an integral part of the services we provide, saving you time, inconvenience and money. All of our placements are guaranteed as well.

  6. The scheduling and coordination of final interviews. Often, this may be a two day process allowing the candidates to bring their spouses to the community. Again, we are present to assist you.

  7. Finally, we will assist in making an offer of employment to your candidate of choice. Additionally, we continue to monitor the progress of all placements through timely contacts with the client. We take great pride in the establishment of long term relationships with our clients as well as the professionals we place. It is not uncommon for us to make several “key staff” placement with our clients over time.

Tampa Bay Office
Phone: 727-525-6562
Email: dick@gsiexecutivesearch.com

North Florida Office
Phone: 850-997-6979
Email: charlie@gsiexecutivesearch.com