Our Process: Your Way Forward.
Finding the right leader for the future of an organization requires exceptional listening skills, relationship-building, trust-building, networking, industry knowledge, and a bit of intuition. We make it clear and efficient so you know exactly where you’re headed and how we will get you there.
Every search is designed to fit your mission, your team, and your moment. We’re at your side every step of the way.
Discovery & Alignment
We begin with listening, understanding your mission, culture, and what success looks like.
Candidate Identification
We design a tailored search plan, activate our network, and build a slate of candidates who reflect both skill and cultural fit.
Evaluation & Selection
We manage outreach, interviews, and vetting, providing insight that goes beyond resumes and references.
Offer & Transition
We support negotiations and onboarding so your new leader steps in with clarity and confidence.
Post Placement
Placement is just the beginning. We stay in touch throughout the transition to ensure everything is on track and the partnership is thriving.
A Clear Path, Step by Step.
Search shouldn’t feel like a mystery. We map out the timeline up front so you’ll always know where we are in the process, what’s next, and how we’re pacing toward your new leader. Here’s an example of what engagement timing looks like, the steps we take, and where your participation is needed.
Week 1
Noetic
Conduct an on-site kickoff meeting with Key Client Stakeholders.
Client
Participate in search kickoff; Introduce Noetic to Key Stakeholders.
Week 2
Noetic
Prepare customized position guide.
Week 3
Noetic
Finalize Position Guide, develop ad copy and ad placement strategy; Post ads upon Client approval.
Client
Review and approve position guide, ad copy, and placement strategy.
Weeks 4-10
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Conduct prospecting and candidate screening, followed by qualifying interviews to assess fit and interest.
Week 6
Noetic
Share a progress report with the Client.
Weeks 8-10
Noetic
Present candidate credentials to the Client and schedule the first round of interviews.
Client
Meet with Noetic for credential review; select 4–6 candidates to advance into interviews.
Weeks 10-12
Noetic
Provide suggested interview questions and candidate evaluation tools; Participate in interviews.
Client
Conduct first-round interviews; Identify 1–3 finalists.
Weeks 12-13
Noetic
Conduct in-depth referencing of selected finalist(s) and prepare the Client for the second round interview with finalist(s).
Weeks 13-14
Noetic
Schedule second round interviews.
Client
Conduct second round interviews with selected finalists; Client identifies final candidate.
Weeks 14-16
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Facilitate an offer to the candidate; Noetic typically represents the Client in salary negotiations.