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the firm offers services nationally and globally, and
Dan and his firmutilize this relationship for strategic
administrative support, training, and leadership
development.
One of the benefits to executive placement work for
Dan is the opportunity to meet a variety of impact-
professionals and to work closely with leaders of
manufacturing companies.
Dan told us,
“We learn a lot about our clients, the urgency and
time-line of the hire, the strategic importance it
will play, the kind of employees that fit the client-
company’s culture, and the unique skill-sets to the
opportunities they offer.
Likewise, we seek to learn as much as we can
about the candidates, their aspirations, goals
and expertise, their accomplishments and plans,
and seek to match them and their talents with
organizations that will be able to grow from their
contributions.
Our knowledge of the interviewing process gives
us an advantage to ask the right questions, to
learn the most about our prospective candidates
as well as our clients. The
critical thinking and
listening skills that guide good interviews help us
to do our job.”
One of the strengths of Dan Toussant’s business
is the speed and thoroughness with which he can
deliver the right person for a particular position.
“We pride ourselves on providing a client with
two qualified candidates within 14 days, but
the vetting process must be completed to
our standards before we present them to fill a
client opening.”
Here’s a quick look at the process that Dan uses
when working with a client.
Profile the Position:
We meet with the hiring-
manager and leadership team to fully
grasp the key must-have experiences and
accomplishments, and identify other skill sets
sought in the ideal candidate.
Access Databases:
We then source relevant
candidates. We utilize the best in recruitment
software tools and executive and professional
databases to identify and reach out to qualified
passive candidates. We use social media
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