THE SEARCH PROCESS AND A TIMELINE

1. Define Objectives and Specifications
2. Identify, Interview and Assess Candidates
3. Client Interviews
4. Final Interviews

The goal is to accomplish a search in 60 days or less. In reality, many searches take 90 days or more. The time line is shortened when a candidate is selected early in the process.

A Sample Timeline                                         Start         Midway         Complete

Define objectives and prepare specifications       x

Identify, interview and assess candidates            x                      x          

Client interviews 3 to 5 candidates                                 x          x           x

Senior management interviews finalists                                                  x         x

Client extends offer and PES assists in                                                             x

compensation negotiations

PES reports progress to client                            x          x          x           x         x

(weekly or as requested) via telephone

Name of Candidate

The ABC Chemical Company

Interview Summary

• Tell me about your chemical benchwork experience.
• What products have you been involved with in research, in the development process?
• Tell me about your first hand experience with curables.
• Describe applications with which you are familiar.

PES provides clear, concise summaries of each candidate's responses to the same set of questions.

This allows clients to readily compare candidates and provides a basis for further discussions.