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How We Work
Our Process
Bernhart Associates is a boutique
executive search firm. We work with the most exciting and promising
small and mid-cap companies that can attract top talent.
Bernhart Associates has developed a comprehensive search and selection
process that has resulted in the successful placement of more than 400
direct marketing professionals since 1989. This unique and highly
effective process truly sets us apart by putting your needs squarely
in focus, and includes 12 steps that begin with a thorough understanding
of the position you need filled and an in-depth cultural assessment.
We believe many hires fail because of the wrong cultural fit.
Jerry Bernhart, who has written articles and delivered presentations
on hiring for cultural fit, has the experience and knowledge to uncover
the critical factors that are required to help you insure a successful
long-term hire. We develop an intimate understanding of your organization
and determine exactly
how your hire will affect the department and the company overall in
achieving key goals. Bottom line: We supply top performers
who possess the skills, the experience, the track record and the right
chemistry for success with a 95% "sticking" rate based on
expected longevity. Because of our extensive experience and high
direct marketing industry visibility, our resources are wide and deep.
Some might say second to none.
How We Recruit
We do not delegate the all-important tasks of recruiting, interviewing
and negotiating to research associates or junior staffers. Jerry
Bernhart personally makes each and every contact throughout the entire
process, leveraging his extensive experience and nationwide contact
network to locate, evaluate and hire the top performers. Because
we accept a limited number of searches, we are not hamstrung by "off-limits"
issues. Our candidate pool is practically unlimited. In
most instances, we can have qualified candidates on your desk within
just two weeks.
Our Philosophy
We highly value our client relationships. We immediately notify you
when we surface extraordinary talent, we offer you guarantees on every
search and extended terms for companies in a pinch. We believe
recruiting is an ever-changing process, requiring different methodologies
and approaches as market conditions dictate, so we regularly attend
recruiting seminars and conferences to stay on top of the latest trends
in search and placement. Jerry Bernhart has given roundtable sessions
on negotiation skills at leading direct marketing conferences, so you'll
know that your search is in the hands of a highly skilled negotiator.
Finally, we represent you as if we were employed there ourselves.
We become your business partner.
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