Before undertaking a search assignment, I offer all clients the option to meet with me in person in their offices to conduct an extensive and thorough consultation. This is often beneficial, but not always necessary. We work with all clients to gain a strategic overview of their organization, people, and marketplace. This enables us to grasp and determine your requirements and specifications, as well as achieve an in-depth understanding of your organizational relationships and culture. We totally believe that identifying all qualities, characteristics, and challenges are critical to the candidate's success.
After reviewing and agreeing on your needs, we prepare a compelling position specification that features company background, responsibilities of the position, qualifications and background required of the candidate, criteria for success and individual growth potential. Both clients and candidates tell us that this marketing-oriented position specification, complete with useful links — which guides our search efforts — is the best document seen from any search firm.
We create original, customized research, identifying sources and prospects and develop a list of organizations where qualified candidates are likely to be found. An extensive list of potential candidates is collected through our personal networks, databases of individuals, organizations and other trusted sources — collected, tracked, and continually updated.
We create original, customized research, identifying sources and prospects and develop a list of organizations where qualified candidates are likely to be found. An extensive list of potential candidates is collected through our personal networks, databases of individuals, organizations and other trusted sources — collected, tracked, and continually updated.
Before meeting the finalists, our clients receive confidential written reports detailing individual key competencies measured against the position specifications, motivation, salary and benefits history — and the personality profiles on only the outstanding candidates.
We arrange the meetings between the client and each candidate, including travel details, and contact both parties immediately after the interview for timely feedback.
Once the final candidate or short list of candidates is selected — and with the candidate's permission, we conduct thorough and detailed reference checking. We talk to numerous individuals: bosses, peers, subordinates, customers—those with direct knowledge and insight regarding the candidate's leadership abilities, integrity, technical competence, achievements, and personal characteristics. This includes verifying academic credentials as well as any other special security or background reports required by the client.
Once you have decided that an offer should be made to the selected candidate, we can play an important role by bringing the two parties together. Our expertise includes assisting you in structuring the compensation and benefits package,
With the successful candidate now on board, we will stay in touch with both you and the candidate to maintain a smooth transition and the continued satisfaction of both parties.
Executive Search International has a one-year free replacement guarantee and will never recruit a placement. And you should know that our completion and "stick rate" ratio is 95%, in contrast to the 50% to 60% averages reported by many "big-name" firms.
“Les Gore has become a strategic partner to our many businesses, with a keen eye for talent and fit. In particular, he has been extremely helpful in filling senior level positions at the CEO and VP level. I highly recommend him.”
-Fred L., Chief Human Resources Officer
“I have known Les for over 20 years and continue to be impressed with his knowledge and connections. He is very strong communicator with a great vision. I had the honor of working with Les on some association membership ideas and I was thoroughly impressed with his innovative ideas!”
—Cindy M., Association President, Consultant
“Les knows more about executive search in the Direct Marketing (e-Commerce, digital, multichannel) field than anyone else. He’s a specialist in that area and the benefits of his work have always exceeded the costs.”
—Barry P., President & CEO
“…Professionalism, desire, knowledge, contacts and a knack for distilling from a client just the type of person needed for the job are traits that put Les at the top of the search business.”
—Patrick K., Chief Operating Officer
“I’ve known Les for many years. He is a highly competent and professional executive recruiter. Les possesses strong executive coaching and assessment skills and is a great knowledge source regarding what makes a successful leader. I especially enjoy his monthly newsletter and make it a priority to read. The topics are always right on, informative and very helpful. Les is confidential, candid and frank and a pleasure to work with.”
—Donna B., President & CEO
“Les is a knowledgeable search partner who gets retail and particularly our direct-to-consumer industry. Les got to know our business—with its 13 distinct brands—allowing him to act as an extension of our team in the marketplace, representing and selling us effectively to potential candidates. As an example, when our organization was relocating a business unit to the Northeast from Arizona, we called on Les to help buttress our HR team and he was able to assist us by timely filling a number of positions. When you need outside recruiting help I would recommend Les.”
—Jim F., CEO
