Search Project Expectations

The following are guidelines that we ask all of our clients to adhere to in order for us to partner together on a successful executive search assignment:

• Provide as much information as possible on the open position including a detailed job summary and make yourself available for a meeting (in person or via telephone) to discuss company culture, why the position is open, and overall search strategy. This meeting must take place within two business days of a signed agreement and prior to any recruitment activity. Hiring Managers must be involved in this meeting.
• Once a short list of candidates is presented to the client company, be sure to make yourself available to discuss the candidates within two business days. It is imperative to invest the time talking about what we know about the candidates that is not apparent on their resume. (i.e. salary, motivation for making a change, strengths and weaknesses, personality, interest level, factors involved in relocation, etc.)
• If the search consultant recommends that the client company moves quickly to interview a candidate, please do not delay this process because great candidates often have multiple opportunities and must be recruited differently.
• Client company agrees to not discriminate based on age, sex, religion, race, or country of origin.
• Client company agrees to keep all candidate information confidential and not to jeopardize candidate's current employment. This includes not approaching a current employer for a reference without the express permission of the candidate; doing so is unprofessional and unlawful.
• After client interviews of candidates presented by Hewitt Partners, please provide your feedback within two business days to search consultants.
• Client company agrees to not miss a scheduled interview (whether via telephone or in-person). If a scheduling conflict arises, please contact the search consultant to reschedule prior to scheduled interview.
• Client agrees to come to interviews prepared. This includes having a clear understanding of the open position and what the client company is looking for in a candidate, prior to the interview.
• It is also imperative for client to represent themselves in the utmost professional manner and to "sell" the opportunity to candidates by discussing the strengths of the organization and positive company culture and career path options.
• Client must be prepared with candidates' resumes and have reviewed the resumes in detail prior to an interview.
• If the client company has decided not to proceed with a candidate, please let us know so we can let the candidate know. Providing timely feedback to our candidates -- both positive and negative feedback -- will help with the successful outcome of a search.