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Michael Stern Associates is built on long-term
relationships — we understand our clients'
needs and present qualified professionals
to fulfil those needs. We credit the firm's
20+ years of continued success on our strategic
approach to recruiting, our commitment to
personal service, and the expertise of our
professionals.
Our positioning as a generalist firm gives
us a competitive advantage in two primary
ways: creative thinking
and candidate access.
This competitive advantage allows us to
provide added value through:
Our professionals conduct assignments across
a wide range of industries.
Although we work our extensive database
of contacts to its full advantage, we don't
rely on it alone — we also consider valid
alternatives including drawing candidates
from less traditional but leading-edge organizations.
We make it a point to target organizations
that don't immediately come to mind — companies
that, at first glance, could be considered
outside the focus area.
Many specialist firms and large corporate
recruiters have lengthy "off-limits" lists — we
are less likely to be closed out of a large
number of key organizations that may be
targets for our clients.
Our database is a live network of thousands
of successful, results-oriented contacts:
they are people we have come to know during
a search assignment, or who have approached
us for assistance in a career change. Our
contacts direct us to suitable candidates,
and sometimes are themselves appropriate
for our clients' needs.
While our experience and candidate base
are distinct advantages, we also acknowledge
the unique aspects of each assignment and
take a customized approach to every search.
Michael Stern Associates has been in the
executive search business since 1982. Our
firm has worked with a variety
of clients, with a significant portion
of our work coming from repeat business.
Our clients come back because we complete
their searches successfully and on time.
Professionalism
We believe that executive recruiters have
two jobs: finding candidates that fit, and
representing the client company to the business
community. Our ethical, professional way
of doing business is well known throughout
Canada and the United States.
At Michael Stern Associates, the partner
who accepts the assignment is involved in
every aspect of the search, from research
to final offer,
and maintains close contact with his or
her support staff throughout. We provide
our clients with up-to-date progress reports,
keeping them informed of the activity related
to their search.
While a large database,
full candidate access,
and full partner involvement
are important, what truly counts is hiring
a successful candidate.
Ongoing communication and regular updates
with the client are key. We know that our
clients' schedules are hectic and there
are times when other priorities intercede.
However, we are very successful at managing
the process. We take pride in our ability
to initiate dialogue and keep the process
rolling with just enough persistence to
ensure a timely and successful conclusion.
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