Career Management Process

 

1) Initial Candidate Contact

  • Candidate is contacted directly from our office through a confidential referral
  • Candidate is responding to a job posting via the Internet
  • Candidate is responding via word of mouth of opportunity
  • Candidate profile is submitted to PEI website

2) Response to Job Postings

  • E-mail resume in a word format (preferred)
  • Fax resume
  • Follow all directions for resume submission as noted on job posting
  • Include Job ID number with submission from the job posting
  • References are requested at the time of profile submission

3) Evaluation of Profile

  • Profile/resume is evaluated for the opportunity for which the candidate is applying
  • Profile/resume is automatically added to our confidential database for future opportunities
  • Candidate confidentiality policy is discussed
  • Resume held in confidence
  • Release of candidate information does not take place without candidate permission

4) Initial Screening Interview

  • Appointment is set with candidate to further review background for the opportunity
  • Candidate profile is completed
  • Detailed discussion of the opportunity takes place
  • Information passed on to the Director of Business Development for further evaluation

5) Detailed Evaluation Interview

  • If candidate is local, candidate is invited to our office for a more detailed interview
  • In some instances, candidates are requested to go to one of our satellite offices in their area to do a video conference with our office
  • Detailed conversation takes place regarding the opportunity and qualifications

6) Confirm: Obstacles for Candidates in Accepting Potential Opportunities fully Disclosed

  • Relocation issues are discussed *Please review the section on our website for relocation services and benefits provided through PEI
  • Relocation assistance is provided to candidate
  • Any issues that will keep the candidate from accepting the position are discussed
  • Discussion of counter offers

7) Candidates Background Meets Minimum Expectations of Client Company

  • Presentation of candidate background to client company
  • Candidate approves submission of qualifications to client company
  • Candidate notified of interview opportunity

8) Scheduling of First Interview

  • Interview is scheduled
  • Interview confirmation is given to candidate with regard to interview date, time, location, and name of interviewers

9) Candidate Preparation

  • All candidates must go through our candidate preparation discussion prior to interview — *No interviews will take place without the informative session
  • Company information discussed
  • Information on hiring authority discussed
  • Interviewing tips and review

10) Follow up with Candidate

  • Candidate contacts our office immediately following interview
  • Debriefing/feedback is taken from candidate
  • Candidate's interest in pursuing next step is determined
  • Feedback relayed to client company

11) Follow up with Client Company

  • Client company debriefing/feedback with client company
  • Client company's interest in pursuing next step is determined
  • Feedback relayed to candidate
  • Next steps are pursued

12) Scheduling Second Interviews/ Subsequent Interviews

  • Interview is scheduled
  • Interview confirmations are given to candidate
  • Next steps are pursued

13) Reconfirm: Obstacles for Candidates in Accepting Position fully Disclosed

  • Relocation issues are discussed — *Please review the section on our website for relocation services and benefits provided through PEI
  • Relocation assistance is provided to candidate
  • Any issues that will keep the candidate from accepting the position are discussed
  • Discussion of counter offers

14) Offers are extended by Client Company to PEI

  • Offers are facilitated by PEI
  • Offers are extended to PEI and presented by PEI to the candidate
  • Acceptance
  • Start dates are determined

15) Transition Assistance

  • Prepare candidate for resignation- resignation letter assistance
  • Maintain contact to assist with emotional issues
  • Help with relocation (if necessary)
  • Relocation information
  • Discounted moving services, 401K transfer assistance, school information, cost of living reports etc.
  • Discussion of counter offers

16) Resignation Debriefing

  • Continue to help with transition
  • Confirm start date
  • Counter offer discussion- if needed

17) Follow Up

  • Maintain relationship with candidate

18) Assist Candidate with Openings at New Company