More on Novo's Search Process

Novo's Search Process is tailored to a client's needs and typically includes the following steps:

Planning

• Meet with selection committee to understand your business model and what constitutes success for the business in the short and long run
• Meet with selection committee to create position requirements and job descriptions
• Provide Search strategy report to the selection committee covering:
  • Requirements vs. market realities
  • Titles to recruit
  • Compensation ranges
  • Specific strategy for search
• Confirm alignment of the selection committee on "must have" requirements
• Create a target list companies and titles to source candidates
• Set up weekly update calls with selection committee

Sourcing

• Cold call targeted list of candidates
• Network using linked in and other tools
• Advertise if appropriate
• Leverage the Novo database for potential candidates
• Network with your employees for referrals

Selection

• Phone screen to identify "must have" skills
• Move candidates to in-depth phone screen based on past career moves and culture fit
• Face-to-face or video conference interviews
• Testing based on agreed upon requirements
• Formalized assessments
• Candidate Profile write ups on final candidates recommended for face-to-face interviews

Closing

• Reference checking
• Background check by client or recommended firm
• Final offer review meeting with client
• Final pre-offer meeting with candidate
• Offer is made and candidate is closed

Communications

• Weekly dashboard for transparency
• 15 -30 minute call weekly with selection committee
• Collaborative approach
• 30 days post hire review and feedback session