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Retained Executive Search is a Client-centered professional approach to recruiting. DLG utilizes a proprietary 10-Step process that insures structure and consistency in every engagement. Developing a comprehensive knowledge of the Client’s business model, corporate culture, and operating history significantly enhances our ability to identify the best talent in a timely manner.

Our expertise is rooted in the extensive corporate management experience of Dave Guilford, President and founding member of DLG Associates. With 20 years of direct management experience and over 15 years search experience in financial services, Mr. Guilford has a unique understanding of key issues that impact every search, including organizational dynamics, job content, compensation requirements and market factors such as candidate supply/demand dynamics.

Examine our Search Process and then contact our firm at info@dlgassociates.com.


DLG Associates Search Process



Action Step

Desired Objective

Ideal Time Line
(Business Days)
I
Conduct Client Interview

Create Search Specification Document

0-5

II
Initiate Market Research
Survey DLG Database
Identify Networking Sources and Candidate Leads

5-8

III
Begin Primary Networking
Contact Initial Prospects
Identify Prospective Candidates

5-25

IV
Refine Prospect List
Conduct In-Depth Interviews with Candidates and References
Develop a DLG Candidate Short List

25-35
V
Prepare Candidate Profiles
Present / Discuss with Client
Client Assesses Recommended Candidates
Client Develops a Short List

35-40

VI
Coordinate Candidate Interviews
with Client
Client Conducts In-Depth Assessments
Client Selects Candidate Finalists

40-45

VII
Coordinate Follow-up Interviews
Client Selects Final Candidate

45-55

VIII
Facilitate Development of
Employment Offer
Extend Offer and Direct the
Negotiation Process
Candidate Accepts Employment Offer

55-65

IX
Manage Employee Transition Process
Candidate Begins Employment

65-75
X
Monitor Employee Attitude and Performance
(Feedback Provided to Client)
A Productive, Satisfied Employee

Post Employment
Day 14
Day 60
Day 180



DLG Associates, Inc.
David J. Guilford - President
2210 Roswell Avenue #103
Charlotte, NC 28207

704-372-2155 Direct Line
704-372-2188 Fax Line    
dguilford@dlgassociates.com

 


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