Our Process

A Systematic Approach

At Dickson Smith & Company we use a systematic approach to
accomplish the search process.

Needs Assessment

• Thorough on-site analysis of need to define scope of the position
• Understand organizational relationships
• Define required experience, professional and personal characteristics 

Position Specification

• Outline responsibilities of position and qualifications to guide our search effort 

Research

• Extensive custom research is conducted for each engagement
• Utilize our extensive database to spotlight potential candidates 

Candidate Identification

• Working discreetly and with the highest degree of integrity, likely prospects
are telephone interviewed to evaluate professional experience 

Candidate Interview and Evaluation

• Personal interviews are conducted to assess background, management style
and cultural fit of prospective candidates 

Presentation of Candidates

• Candidate profiles presented
• Interviews scheduled between client and candidates
• Follow-up and feedback 

Referencing of Successful Candidates

• Conduct in-depth professional referencing of final candidates