Methods of Sourcing
Innovative and effective ways of delivering the best people
e-volve consulting enjoys an excellent reputation within the market place, both with clients and individuals based on our discreet and professional approach. We have been hugely successfully in recruiting for some of the profession’s most highly regarded businesses. To ensure that we present the highest calibre and most relevant candidates when working on an assignment for a firm, we source in a variety of manners. The majority of our candidates are generated via headhunting or referrals which in turn ensure a high calibre of candidate who often register exclusively with us.
Headhunting
This is an extremely effective and successful method of attracting high profile and successful individuals from competitor firms whilst preserving anonymity of all parties.
Over time we have gained crucial information and knowledge of the market place and the people within it, which assists us in knowing the most appropriate people to target based on your criteria and what is the most effective and efficient manner in making contact. This in turn provides you with an accurate shortlist within the shortest time possible.
Our research team undertakes market research with the aim of identifying relevant individuals, gaining vital information on the individual and when felt necessary to find out more about their capabilities, style and manner, a mystery shopping call will take place.
We have successfully completed numerous retained search projects at the front end of financial services. We are well connected with senior management professionals, within the profession, management consultancies, professional bodies and/or partners allowing us access to high profile individuals who may be open-minded about a career move but not actively looking.
Referrals
Being introduced to candidates through referrals is our most common and preferred method of introduction, as it not only demonstrates that we are well regarded by both clients and candidates, but also provides us with an initial gauge of their reputation. Recommendation and reputation are the corner stones of our business and therefore the majority of our candidates and our opportunities develop through this avenue.
Database
Our database is extensive and includes not only individuals looking for immediate assistance with their careers but also those looking for a very particular type of role. We endeavour to maintain relations with individuals for the long term, which means that when the right opportunity arises, we can ensure that the best applicant can be recommended to a firm. The extent and quality of our database ordinarily means that we can present a recruitment solution to a very high standard and exceptionally quickly. Unlike the majority of our competitors, even when working on contingency based assignments we would never restrict our sourcing for a position to a database search only.
Website
This is a method of attracting candidates who would otherwise be unreachable by headhunting or referral due to the fact they are considering relocating either from another region or abroad.
Articles
We have the pleasure of being asked on occasion to write articles or comment in the trade press and professional body journals to give our professional thoughts and views. Also on a quarterly basis we write for the IFP Journal on recent issues and topical subjects.
Articles are a great way for us to show we are knowledgeable and happy to share our views. Also, it allows us to be recognised as often our photograph/s are featured and this helps individuals to feel more comfortable in contacting us for advice because they can put a face to the name. Due to the articles we regularly receive calls to discuss the topic or for advice on the individual's business or career.
Networking
This is another method that we find works exceptionally well. We attend related meetings, conferences, road shows, exhibitions and dinner and dances to show our interest, commitment to keep up to date with current events and changes.
It gives us the opportunity to meet with interesting and successful individuals with the added advantage of enabling us to find out more about them, their approach, personality etc. often proving to be of interest to our clients. We tend to find that we can get to know people really well over time and in turn if they are not ready themselves for a move then they may know someone that is. This is a very nice soft introduction for us to a potential candidate who may not in normal circumstances be happy to talk.
