Executive Recruitment Services
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Westgate Executive Search is dedicated to providing comprehensive support to organisations in finding and selecting exceptional leadership talent. Our executive search services are designed to meet diverse recruitment needs and ensure seamless integration of new leaders into your team.
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Candidate Search and Placement
Whether through advertised or discreet recruitment, our candidate search and placement services are tailored to identify and engage high-calibre candidates for your leadership roles. Our strategic approach and extensive network ensure we attract professionals who align with your organisational values and objectives.
Read more about our comprehensive candidate search and selection approach.
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Candidate Assessment
Effective recruitment goes beyond identifying candidates; it involves thorough assessment to ensure the right fit. Our candidate assessment services include psychometric testing to evaluate personality, aptitude, and leadership potential. This rigorous process ensures that selected candidates are not only qualified but also well-suited to your organisational culture. We work with Pearson TalentLens, the world leader in psychometric testing to achieve reliable results.
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Strategic Onboarding
Successful integration of new hires is crucial for long-term success. Our onboarding services provide the necessary support for new executives as they transition into their roles, offering guidance and resources to help them acclimate quickly and effectively. Our service works with the client to develop a comprehensive onboarding plan and with the candidate to set a strategic plan for the first 100 days in the role. Adding this service to the recruitment process provides a 6 months garantee on the suitability of the placed candidate.
Westgate Recruitment Methodology
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This methodology presents the detailed phases and steps of our executive recruitment process. In consultation with our clients we can tailor from a quick search to a comprehensive executive placement strategy.
Phase 1.Â
Scope Definition and Planning
Client consultation
Detailed discussion to understand our client's the unique organisational culture, strategic goals, and ideal candidate profile.
Customised search strategy development
Development of a customised search plan based on our clients insights, outlining sourcing channels and methodologies.
Phase 2.
Research and Candidate Identification
Candidate research
Sourcing of both active and passive candidates through comprehensive market research, scouting networks, discreet search methods, and promoting the role in relevant channels.
Candidate screening
Screening of potential candidates based on qualifications, experience and cultural fit, to generate a longlist of motivated and qualified talent in alignment with the role profile.
Shortlist development
Collaborative approach to refine the longlist, creating a shortlist of the most promising candidates for further assessment.
Phase 3.
Candidate evaluation and selection
Candidate assessment
Psychometric testing to evaluate leadership styles and competencies to inform the interview process.
Interview process
Defining interview criteria, developing behavioural interview questions and designing assessments. We manage logistics, scheduling and coordination of candidate interviews, as well as assisting in panel preparation. If required, we participate in interviews and manage candidate feedback.
Candidate selection
We support the selection process with our insights. We undertake referee checks and provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates.
Phase 4.
Strategic onboarding
Post-placement strategy
Designing a post-placement integration strategy in collaboration with the client to optimise onboarding and effectiveness of the new hire.
Talent coaching
Onboarding coaching for the new hire, scheduled over the first month with four weekly sessions, to develop a first 100-day action plan. This will support an effective transition into the new role.