Ensure your hiring is on Target!
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- Greg McKinnon, President
This is supported through:
Position Brief From Hiring Company
Candidate Mapping
Recruitment
Candidate Evaluation
Client Interviews/ Candidate Selection
References/ Offer/ New Hire
This is supported through:
Position Brief From Hiring Company
Candidate mapping
Recruitment
CANDIDATE EVALUATION
CLIENT INTERVIEWS/ CANDIDATE SELECTION
REFERENCES/ OFFER/ NEW HIRE
TARGETING
We focus only on senior to mid level positions within our practice areas.
KNOWLEDGE
We have been servicing our markets since 1992. We know the industries and vertical markets that we service. McKinnon Targeted Recruiters are experienced business professionals. Many of us have worked in these industries and it’s our business to know what’s happening in them. We know the trends, best practices, compensation benchmarks and talent availability.
Note: any information that is shared with us by clients or candidates is treated as strictly confidential.
UNDERSTANDING
Our industry knowledge enables us to understand the dimensions of your company and its position in the marketplace. The company’s beliefs, values and the specifics of the role will guide our candidate assessment. When asked, we often help our clients define the role that they are looking to fill based on the objective perspective that we can provide. We understand what drives candidates in today’s competitive environment and we make every effort to ensure that their values and objectives are in alignment with yours.
ACCESS
Targeted Recruiting is a thorough, labour intensive process. Besides exhausting all conventional means of candidate sourcing, what differentiates McKinnon Targeted Recruiters is our ability to access passive job seekers through direct recruitment. We are Targeted Recruiters delivering Hire Retention. Our promise is to identify and present the optimum candidate available to the market. Many of the candidates that we have placed were not looking to move. We presented them with opportunities that aligned with their aspirations and they are now flourishing at our client organizations.
In some cases, there may only be a handful of candidates in North America that have the skills for the job. We persevere until we are certain that we have identified and contacted everyone. In the midst of an international talent war, having access to the entire pool of talent means a greater number of qualified candidates for your company to draw from thus securing a long term employee.
TECHNOLOGY
By continually evaluating and investing in the latest technology we are able to optimize our internal and external search process to drive your talent acquisition in a timely and efficient manner.
PROFESSIONALISM
McKinnon Targeted Recruiters assist you at every stage of the process, from the initial contact, to the annual follow up. Our superior training and experience ensures that all aspects of the process are professionally managed. We are sensitive to the delicate balance that must be maintained throughout the search process, particularly at the offer and resignation stages. We listen to you and never lose sight of the fact that we are in the people business. Intelligence, trust, respect and perseverance are qualities that you can count on with McKinnon Targeted Recruiters.
Our Process
Initial discussions with the employer allow us to understand the hiring organization, the position, its role within the company and the personalities involved. Candidates are sourced through our database, online sources, advertising and through direct targeted recruiting. Our search team identifies suitable candidates and contacts them directly. Prospective candidates are carefully screened and those who meet the requirements are asked to meet with a targeted recruiter for an in-depth interview.
Confidentiality is the cornerstone of our business. We are extremely discreet and will discuss the specifics of the position only with qualified candidates. The confidentiality of our candidates is equally important. We will not divulge the identity of ANY candidate without first discussing the specifics of the opportunity with them and obtaining their permission before presenting them.
During the recruiter-candidate interview, our trained consultants pose detailed Behavior Description questions to the candidates. These questions allow the candidate to speak about past performance in situations relevant to the position being offered. It also allows our consultants to have a better understanding of how the candidate will perform in the position. The same questions are posed to each candidate, ensuring consistency in the interviewing process. Responses are then rated and a short list is created.
Following the interviews, profiles of the candidates are reviewed with our client. Employer interviews are then arranged. Follow-ups are conducted with the employers and candidates after each interview to objectively evaluate the fit. Our preliminary work ensures that, in most cases, our clients are able to make a selection after interviewing no more than three to four candidates.
We are available to check the references of any candidates that are about to receive an offer of employment. We assist in the mediation of all offers and help to mediate on behalf of both parties to a successful conclusion. Coaching the candidate through their resignation is an important next step in the process.
McKinnon Targeted Recruiters regularly follow up with both the employer and the candidate to monitor the progress of the placement.
There is no cost to candidates.