Research

Unlike a number of our competitors, Schaffer Associates approaches each and every search project with a strong research perspective. Although we likely have a better understanding of a particular job description than others as we are industry-specific, we listen very closely to our client’s needs and wants in preparing for each search project.

Then, we come together as a team to develop a specific research strategy designed to identify the universe of talent that meets the requirements for the defined position. Of course, we maintain regular contact with a vast number of industry professionals, but in no way we will attempt to “force a square peg into a round hole” by referring one of them unless they meet the unique requirements of the position.

By comparison, our research approach is:

• Unique

  Both to the industry and for each search, as we tailor our approach to meet the specific requirements of our client and the project.

• Accurate

  Our search process is employed in such a way as to produce a comprehensive list of potential targets where passive candidates will likely be found.

• Geographically Targeted

  As defined by the client, typically with the goal of identifying candidates closest to the client’s location in an effort to minimize the costs and burdens of relocation.

• Exclusive

  Schaffer Associates has invested heavily in the development and management of a proprietary, searchable database of industry professionals who have entrusted us with their confidential qualifications.

• Effective

  All of our processes have been refined over our years of experience to enable our research team to identify the highest quality prospects for our Account Executives to qualify and recruit.

• Timely

  Although we “zero base” each project, we generally identify a group of potential candidates who meet our client’s specifications in a relatively short time frame, giving our Account Executives the “head start” they need in qualifying the best prospects in the industry in a time frame suitable to the client’s needs.

In summary, our research approach is designed to provide our clients with a choice of the best candidates who are both interested in and qualified for the position. While many other firms search their files for résumés they may have accumulated over the years, we search the industry for the candidates who are doing the job today and who will likely provide the greatest potential for the future.