Executive Search Business
Overview
The Executive Search Business of Bhakti Consultants is one of
the India’s premier provider of executive search consulting
services
Bhakti Consultants’s Executive Search Business caters
to Senior Level Search, Managerial Assessment, Interim Management,
and Statistical HR Research. We specialize in identifying, assessing
and recruiting business leaders with outstanding track records
who will create competitive advantage and sustainable value
for our clients.
Having been in the Executive Search Business for over 5 years,
Bhakti Consultants’s in-depth knowledge base clubbed with
enduring relationships with senior-level executives and commitment
to quality service, provides clients with access to the best
talent in the industry. Over the years Bhakti Consultants has
facilitated successful completion of over ______-search assignment
across all industry segments of which over ___ of these have
been at the level of VP/President/Managing Director / Chief
Executive Officer / Chief Operating Officer.
Our Offerings
Bhakti Consultant’s Executive Search team brings together
diverse talent with a strong industry centric focus. In order
to gain a better understanding of the Clients’ requirement,
the search business has been structured as a matrix by geography
and industry practice. This has helped us improve our ability
to cater to the client needs better.
One of our key organizational value is ‘Speed” and
with every search assignment being led by dyads (primary anchor,
secondary anchor) we maintain an ongoing communication with
the client to ensure smooth flow of information.
Due to our matrix structure by industry and geography, we have
been able to build greater depth in each of our industry practices
and also bring in better understanding to each of the geography
that we are present in. These two factors have enabled us to
consistently deliver the best resources to our clients.
Some of the industry practices that we specialize in are
Information Technology / IT Enabled Services
Manufacturing
- Discrete
- Automotive / Auto Ancillaries
- Consumer Durables
- Engineering
- Process
- Oil & Gas
- Power & Infrastructure
- Fertilizer / Chemicals / Petrochemicals
FMCG / Retail
Education & Training
Banking & Financial Services
Health Care / Pharma
Media & Entertainment
Role Articulation
Working as a team with the client, we analyze the client’s
needs to determine the required set of skills, organizational
relationships, define the required experience, and identify
the other critical attributes necessary for the successful candidate.
Preparation of Search Brief
After assessing the client needs, we typically prepare a detailed
Search brief highlighting the position specification. This search
brief captures the nuances of the position - the responsibilities
of the position, qualifications, experience required of the
ideal candidate, and criteria for success. This document aids
in translating the specification to the members of the search
team.
Drawing the Search Plan & Search
Team
Upon completion of the Search Brief, we draw up a Search Plan
wherein we map the universe of options that are available for
the client. Based on the Client organization and their requirement,
we map the players in the specific industry segment and identify
the prospective functional resource. With the advantage of being
present in 15 locations across India, we form a search team
comprising of 3 Consultants and 1 Research Analyst from the
specific industry to be a part of the assignment.
Search – Research
The Search Brief is promptly shared with other consultants in
the search team for the assignment and the Research Analyst
with relevant industry / functional expertise assists in identifying
sources and prospects. Simultaneously, the team accesses the
internal databases; target companies websites and other sources
to reach out the prospective candidates.
Candidate Identification / Assessment
The Search team assigned for the specific assignment gets in
touch with the sources and prospects to identify and confirm
interest qualified individuals. During this phase, the primary
anchor of the assignment frequently reports the progress to
the client. The suitable prospects are evaluated by the consultant
on the basis of their relevant experience, the critical attributes
that the position calls for and their cultural fitment with
the Client organization.
On identifying the suitable candidates, the consultant does
an informal reference check on the candidates before sending
the recommendations on each of them to the client, along with
their updated profile.
Candidate/Client Meeting
Upon receiving the shortlist from the Client, the consultant
schedules a mutually convenient meeting between the client and
each candidate, and also takes care of the logistics. After
each interview, the consultant takes feedback from both the
client and the candidates.
Formal Reference Check
Once the client selects the final candidate, the consultant
contacts individuals who are capable of providing insights about
the candidate’s qualifications/experience, capability
and on the softer aspects. The feedback received from the references
is integrated into a reference check report and is shared with
the client. As a backup strategy, the consultant has the client
identify another backup candidate, who is the next best fit
and nurture the relationship till the search assignment is successfully
closed.
Completion of the Search
As the search comes to a close, based on the client’s
choice, the consultant can assist in structuring of the compensation
package. Once the successful candidate is in place, the consultant
stays in touch with the client and the candidate on a periodic
basis to get the feedback.
