The Carlyle Group Search Process
We believe our best practices - our thorough process - is one of the important factors that supports our extraordinary placement success rate of 92%; one that greatly exceeds the industry average of 67%.
Process overview:
Search Strategy Groundwork
- Immerse search team in client’s culture
- Develop thorough understanding of client’s overall business strategy
Shaping the Candidate Profile
- Establish and finalize position description, search timeline and targeted research strategy
Active Recruiting
- Identify the very best candidates to meet agreed-upon competencies through our extensive network of key contacts, research, database and specialized recruitment methods
- Conduct in-person interviews with high probability candidates
- Hold weekly conference call with client
- Facilitate interviews and client/candidate feedback
- Determine refinements, if any, to the profile and recruiting strategy
Closing
- Facilitate the hiring process, continually monitoring and emphasizing client’s priorities, interests and needs
- Work with client on the development of an appropriate offer with the employment terms necessary to attract the candidate of choice
- Conduct rigorous reference checks and due diligence on selected candidate to client’s total satisfaction