At Torch Group, we not only understand how important it is to find someone who has the right background and functional skills, but also to ensure a successful, long-term placement, we know that the individual’s core values, interpersonal, cultural and attitudinal “soft skills” and DNA must be aligned with each client’s unique culture and environment. We pride ourselves in knowing where to find these people and how to attract and evaluate them.

How We Do It

Our Signature Search Process™

Our strategic and consultative search methodology revolves around our proven, repeatable Signature Search Process. Leveraging clearly defined search strategies, passive candidate research, custom outreach messaging and competency-based behavioral interviews; Torch Group’s executive search consultants assess and present candidates who are more invested in our clients’ opportunities, a better “fit” and ultimately, better able to deliver intended strategic outcomes, resulting in productive and longer-term employee relationships.

1. Client Intake and Discovery
  • Understand specs, culture, organization
  • Articulate 6-12-18 month strategic expectations
  • Create search criteria & timeline
2. Develop Search Strategy
  • Create custom search strategy
  • Develop position profile
  • Create source environment
  • Target industries & companies
3. Passive Candidate Research
  • Identify candidates, titles & positions
  • Evaluate 150 target candidates
  • Verify contact information
4. Candidate Calibration Review
  • Submit 3-5 calibration candidates
  • Provide marketplace & salary learnings
  • Fine tune companies & target profiles
5. Direct Sourcing & Recruiting
  • Outreach to 50-75 tier-one candidates
  • Present client opportunity
  • Assess initial fit against final criteria
6. Candidate Evaluations
  • Phone interview 25-30 top candidates
  • Complete 10-12 behavioral video interviews
  • Submit in-depth candidate evaluations
  • Present slate of 2-4 fully vetted finalists
7. References & Offer
  • Background & reference checks
  • Extend & negotiate offer
  • Assist candidate in resigning/relocating
8. On-Boarding Assistance
  • First week check-in
  • First month check-in
  • Quarterly follow-ups
9. Post Hire Check ins
  • First week candidate & client check-in
  • First month candidate & client check-in
  • Quarterly candidate & client follow-ups
retained search firm

Why Retained Executive Search?

A retained search firm becomes fully engaged to conduct and fill high-level executive searches more thoroughly. Therefore, the recruiting firm gets compensated along the way for the dedicated resources, time, experience, and expertise they provide in identifying, recruiting, and thoroughly evaluating successfully-employed passive candidates. Conversely, a contingency search firm, which typically focuses on low- to mid-level searches, does minimal work, targets active candidates and only gets paid after a successful placement.

Retained search firms, commit to fully understanding the functional responsibilities of each position and the culture of each client. Because of the deep time commitment, Torch Group limits the number of search assignments that each executive recruiter works on to 3-4 at a time and fills 92% of those assignments. By comparison, a contingency recruiter works on 15-18 searches at a time, filling 10%-20% of these jobs.

The Details

Working With Torch Group

Our Consultative Approach

We thoroughly understand your company, its business drivers and the particular set of skills, leadership attributes and personality traits necessary for a successful placement. Our search consultants become an extension of your organization, adding value by staying focused on the strategic requirements of the position, and using our knowledge and expertise to make recommendations that will guide you throughout the entire hiring process.

Placement Guarantee

We work tirelessly to assure a precise match. Therefore, for over three decades, we’ve placed the best-fitting professionals in a myriad of different industries and functions. Above all, while rarely the case, if the individual does not work out in the position, Torch Group offers a no-cost, replacement guarantee.

Our Fees

We believe that a relationship between a search firm and a client should reflect a true partnership. With this understanding, we strive to create a traditional fee structure that will ensure our search firm can deliver on the most important candidate attributes our clients want. Our fees are tailored to meet your unique hiring needs. Ask about the availability of rates for Non-Profits.

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