Talent Scouting

The long game

What is Talent Scouting?

With Talent Scouting, you obtain a candidate short-list and pipeline building with the option to continue to a fully retained search.

Attracting the right executive and assembling a high-performance team is only the start. Ongoing talent management, employee engagement, and leadership development are crucial to maintaining a competitive advantage.

By leveraging a market research-based approach to engage with high-performing individuals proactively, we give your team a head start in the arms race for talent.

What you get, and when

Milestones & Deliverables:

  • In addition to the project leader, we allocate a team of two (2) recruiters and one (1) researcher to your Talent Scouting assignment.
  • Together, we conduct a kick-off to nail down everything from the candidate scorecard to culture and compensation.
  • We deliver a Statement of Work (“Needs Assessment”) as well as a Position Description for your approval.
  • We approach 15+ targeted and/or competitor organizations in which we fully source relevant talent based on criteria exhibited in the Statement of Work.
  • And, we approach dozens of additional individuals outside such organizations who also seem to match the ideal criteria.
  • We begin submitting long lists of individuals who have been researched and/or contacted and note their interest or potential fit as well as compensation.
  • We aim to complete a Talent Scouting assignment within four to six weeks.
  • More often than not, Talent Scouting clients elect to convert the long list of individuals into a full search.

What People Say

Trusted by leaders worldwide

“The team at TRANSEARCH spent the time to understand our needs, the business, and our culture before undertaking the search. They did an excellent job in identifying a number of solid well qualified candidates in an extraordinarily small amount of time. Could not be more pleased with the results.”
Mike SheppardCEO, Senior Flexonics
“TRANSEARCH provided an excellent level of service to REpower USA on a challenging assignment. Their level of attention to our requirements and needs was professional and timely . In spite of challenging search criteria they came through and produced outstanding results for our company. We would not hesitate recommending their services to anyone looking for a professional organization to assist with staffing key positions.”
Steve DayneyCEO North America, Senvion
“I use TRANSEARCH International because they bring me the best people. Their attention to detail helps me understand the market.”
Bill DeanChief Executive Officer, M.C. Dean, Inc.
“During the past decade I have used TRANSEARCH International several times for critical assignments, and was very impressed with the results and methodology.”
Bill WebbFormer Executive Vice President, AECOM
“TRANSEARCH has been very helpful in assisting me in building out the organization. They also have a strong understanding of the market and where to best find talent. They are honest and open and has been a pleasure to work with .”
Robert ReichenbergerVice President of Utility Solar, SunEdison
“Their sense of urgency matched our own. Thanks to TRANSEARCH International’s knowledge of the marketplace, they exceeded our expectations.”
Kathy BennettSenior Personnel Manager, S&C Electric
“TRANSEARCH's services are highly competitive compared to other high-end search firms, and the quality of their candidates is top-notch.”
Mike RoblesDirector of Human Resources, BP

Good to know

Frequently Asked Questions

What is talent scouting?

Talent scouting delivers a candidate short-list and a built pipeline, with the option to continue into a fully retained search. It is a proactive way to map who is out there and engage them before you have a vacancy to fill.

How is talent scouting different from an executive search?

An executive search is run to fill a specific open role. Talent scouting uses a market-research-based approach to engage high-performing individuals in advance, so you build knowledge of the market and relationships with potential leaders before the need becomes urgent.

When does talent scouting make sense?

It makes sense when you want a head start in the competition for talent rather than beginning from zero the day a role opens. It also surfaces potential in people you may not have considered, which widens the field beyond the obvious names.

What do you receive from a talent scouting engagement?

You receive a short-list of qualified candidates and an ongoing pipeline, informed by a global view of the talent landscape. If a live requirement emerges, the work already done converts directly into a fully retained search.

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