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Search Stages
Stage Results
Time Frame*
1 Search & Job specification
Search strategy: target companies 1 week
2 Research & candidate identification
Long list of candidates 3-5 weeks
3 Candidate selection
Short list of candidates 4-6 weeks
4 Candidate interviews with clients
Finalists 5-7 weeks
5 Reference checks & comparative reviews
Final candidate 6-8 weeks
6 Job offer and negotiations
Candidate`s start date 6-12 weeks**
* As of project launch, on average, depending on the search geography and complexity.
** The candidate’s start date will depend on how quickly negotiations proceed, and the notice period the successful candidate will have to give to his/her employer. The duration of the notice period may vary from 2 weeks (legislative) to 1-2 months (contractual).