Search Process
As a strategic partner with its many clients, Tuft delivers a search process that has become its hallmark: customized, confidential, cost-effective. Learn more about our search process:
Key Features
- Getting a clear understanding of your needs. We meet with you to gain a thorough understanding of the position as well your organization’s unique culture and environment.
- Defining the ideal search strategy. We develop a timeline, refine position specifications and create a plan that takes full advantage of our network of referral sources.
- Conducting a rigorous screening process. Our in-depth one-on-one interviews with candidates ensure that only the most qualified and experienced candidates are presented for consideration.
- Delivering comprehensive candidate evaluations. We provide detailed written profiles of candidates who meet targeted criteria that give you critical assessment tools to help make informed decisions.
- Assisting in the interview process. Tuft assists in developing the interview protocol, creating focused questions that reveal all facets of a candidate and ensure productive meetings.
- Conducting thorough reference checks. We personally verify a prospect's employment history, educational certification and other appropriate credentials to eliminate risk and confirm suitability.
- Providing support through final negotiations. Tuft ensures a smooth and successful transition by helping the client put in place a mutually satisfying agreement that lays a foundation of trust between the candidate and the organization.
Client Responsibilities
As your retained search firm, Tuft & Associates is authorized to act as your exclusive agent for the search. In the event a potential candidate contacts you, you will be expected to forward his/her resume to Tuft & Associates to be included in the search process.
To help ensure the success of our search, the members of your organization with whom we work are requested to:
- Clearly specify areas of confidentiality.
- Provide prompt feedback on reactions to candidates, scheduling of interviews, and making a final decision.
- Share information with us about candidates you may have identified from other sources.
- Provide information to candidates about your institution.
Schedule
The time required to complete your search will be affected by your schedule and the complexity of the interview process. A typical search for most positions usually requires about 90-to-120 days.
