Search Process
A highly personalized approach — built on over 50 years of experience, a broad network of contacts, and an unwavering commitment to the right fit.
Our Methodology
A Personal Approach &
Customized Search
We work with you to provide a highly personalized approach, develop a deep comprehension of your culture, and determine the unique requirements and goals for a specific position.
Arthur Diamond believes an organization's corporate personality, the industry in which it operates, and its employee dynamics are the predominant factors in establishing the best candidate criteria. With our knowledge and experience, we pride ourselves on presenting candidates who match the client's right brain and left.
Our search philosophy has developed from over five decades of positive client experience and feedback — grounded in our 40/60 approach, which places character and cultural fit above credentials. We carefully screen each promising candidate to assess intellect, proficiency, and management qualities — factoring in temperament and even sense of humor.
Since the top candidates are typically not looking for a new job, we draw on our broad network of contacts to discreetly identify and speak with potential candidates — ascertaining what motivates them and acquainting them with the opportunity and special challenges of the new position.
We continue a search, regardless of the time and resources required, until we are confident we have assembled a highly pedigreed short list. For us, an "exceptional candidate" must be exceptionally suited to your company.
We Leverage a Broad Range of Resources
Our experience across multiple industries provides insight and a diversity of ideas and candidates. As veterans of the executive search business, we locate ideal candidates through targeted networking and personal contact — diligently expanding our sources to minimize the length of every search.
We help our client determine the position's basic responsibilities, reporting relationships, goals and objectives, management responsibilities, interpersonal skills needed, and compensation. We also assess the education, experience, personality, and all qualifications needed to meet the position's requirements.
The "Dream Sheet"
From our deep-dive sessions with the client, we develop a comprehensive "Dream Sheet" — a detailed profile of every capability, quality, and intangible the ideal new hire should bring.
We conduct preliminary phone interviews and first-round in-person meetings to assess qualifications. Because the best candidates are rarely looking for a new role, we contact them confidentially — as a source, a candidate, or a competitor. This is what we do every day.
Six Steps to Sharpness
A disciplined, repeatable process — refined over five decades — that delivers the right executive for every assignment.
Client Interview
We begin by meeting with a new client to learn about the company's history, culture, challenges, financial situation, and future direction. Together we develop the job specifications and proper market compensation package for the position.
Research & Screening
We explore organizations, databases, competitors, and our own far-reaching network to discover qualified executive candidates. Because we work with clients across many industries, we bring diverse resources to every assignment.
Assemble a Short List
We present the client with written profiles of the four to six strongest candidates, accompanied by our own detailed and totally candid impressions of each individual.
Client & Candidate Interviews
The client meets with candidates of interest from the short list. We facilitate discussion and share impressions, guiding the process toward selection of a finalist.
References
Once the finalist has been chosen, we conduct an in-depth reference check and submit a written report detailing the comments made about the candidate by their references.
Hiring
We make the offer to the chosen candidate. We advise the client on an appropriate compensation package and, if necessary, act as an intermediary to resolve any potential differences — ensuring a smooth close for both sides.
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We continue every search until we are confident we have assembled the right short list — regardless of the time and resources required.
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