680 Partners has compiled an enviable track record of success in the boutique executive search industry. Our accomplishments have been made possible by our commitment to developing a sustainable process capable of generating superior results – over the preceding years, our clients have provided us with the opportunity to perfect an executive search process that is second to none in diligence, efficiency, and effectiveness.
680 Partners has assisted our clients in ways that go far beyond the industry standard, and our rigorous audit procedure has helped many companies hone their day-to-day operations. We have not only introduced our growth-directed clients to the ambitious senior management talent they need to reach their profit goals, we have helped companies better focus their expansion, define new executive roles and their attendant benchmarks for success, and optimize their senior leadership architecture.
Getting Started
Effective communication with our clients provides the foundation for a successful search. Locating candidates that provide the best chance of achieving outstanding results begins with an in-depth assessment of the organization and the market. By embarking on a thorough evaluation we can ensure that expectations are realistic, and that they are based upon a well defined strategy, as well as confirm that management and the board are aligned with the search requirements. There must also be a commitment to make any adjustments that are necessary as feedback is received and analyzed.
The next area of examination concerns the job itself: What are the responsibilities & expectations of the job, and the benchmarks for success in accomplishing those factors? What is the structure of the chain of command and the professional relationships involved: who will be the peers and immediate supervisor(s)? With these answers in hand, we can begin to consider the qualities that potential candidates would need to bring to the table in order to accomplish the agreed upon goals.
Finding Candidates
Once this evaluation is completed, the work of uncovering a list of winning candidates begins in earnest. Our experience and focus have allowed us to amass a vast network of professional contacts across a broad range of industries and disciplines.
Additionally, we have created a potent set of unique tools to assist us in compiling the most extensive and relevant list of candidates possible. In association with SenecaSoft, we have developed our own software system and application to help optimize the process of finding outstanding candidates. This, coupled with an exhaustive database that we have constructed over the course of a decade, has ensured 680 Partners' status as an elite provider of boutique executive search services.
If necessary, our discreet but determined contact process can reveal additional candidates. As we analyze our initial list, we winnow it down to a select few noteworthy and exceptional individuals to bring in for interviews.
The Interview Process
680 Partners will conduct candidate interviews as well, including verification of references, a background check, and psychological profiling. At the completion of this phase we will have a short list of the best candidates for the job at hand. Aside from providing the list of final candidates and arranging face-to-face interviews, we help our clients generate a list of questions and lines of inquiry that will truly reveal the most suitable match for the job; this helps ensure that we have pinpointed those qualities that are necessary for successful performance.
Sometimes face-to-face interviews provide additional insight into the shared qualities of ideal candidates, allowing us to return to the larger pool of prospects with a better idea of the winning attributes to look for. This is simply part of the larger process, and enables us to hone in precisely on the needs of the hiring organization.
680 Partners can also assist with post-interview analysis, and lend the perspective of our experience and expertise throughout.
Compensation & On-Boarding
Once you have agreed on the individual you feel is most qualified for the job, 680 Partners can take over the task of negotiating the terms of the deal, to deliver a compensation package that makes fiscal sense to both parties. Our abundant experience in providing this service ensures that we are fully up to date on standards of compensation for your industry, what competitors are paying, and what is likely to be offered in the future. We work tirelessly to structure a compensation package that provides outstanding value to the company and exceptional satisfaction to the talent.
680 Partners is still with you when the hire is finalized and it is time to begin work. We will manage logistics details, including scheduling and relocation, and can help facilitate a smooth welcome and a successful launch to any new partnership. We are here to ensure that, from start to finish, your executive hiring needs are accomplished quickly, capably, and with long-term success in mind.
At 680 Partners, we are proud that our hard work and legion of satisfied customers have brought us to the top of the boutique executive search industry. We think the diligence, attention to detail, and commitment to providing service from start to finish (and beyond) within our process is a major part of our success. We look forward to working on your behalf, and bringing you the executive leadership you need to achieve your future goals.
