Executive Search Consultant Dr. Achim Gast for Dusseldorf

One of the critical points in any search is the company briefing at the beginning. We invest a lot of time in the detailed analysis of the wishes and requirements of the company and also in the general conditions of the position to be filled. This results in the detailed position description that needs to be matched. After agreeing on a list of target companies, in which companies excluded from the search are also defined, we begin the Ident phase. Here we usually approach potential candidates via a “direct search approach” or via our industry-specific, very resilient network. More than 80% of all suitable candidates are not actively looking for a new challenge and can be reached in this way. In the screening phase, an intensive check of the candidates takes place. Here DELTACON goes far beyond the classical checks of CV’s and certificates. Multi-stage interviews, various instruments of psychometric profiling lead to the most objective possible assessment of the candidates with regard to the requirements set. The ideal cultural fit is also taken into account to ensure the best possible fit between the candidate and the corporate culture. The result of these extensive analyses is the “shortlist”, on which the 3-6 most suitable candidates are found. These are presented to the client with corresponding evaluations and recommendations, who then conducts his own candidate interviews in the final phase, which can be accompanied and supported by DELTACON. At the end of this assessment by the client, the final contract is signed with one of the candidates.