Executive Search & Selection
Recruitment The right person for the right position
(Selection). Often the methods are combined, and we always cross reference the searches with an internal search of our own job bank of well-qualified directors and leaders. Executive Search Executive Search is used when positions are confidential. For example, if the company does not wish to go public, and let others know that the selection process
Finding and recruiting the right personnel
has been initiated.
can be a complex process. It is essential to fully understand the position and its
Selection
challenges and limitations in order to
Selection can be used in two ways to
match the right candidate to the position.
complement an Executive Search pro-
Another prerequisite is knowing the
cess by placing an advertisement in the
company values and culture – both
appropriate media. Using this method,
inside and out. To quickly and effectively
we are not only advertising the job but
achieve this insight includes a review
informing the public and competitors
of the economy, strategic plans and
about growth within the organization.
interviews with representatives from the
In this way the advertisement has a dual
board of directors and, if possible, other
function as a job ad and also as a branding
executives of the company.
tool. However, if confidentiality is key, advertising can also be made anonymously,
At Lohff, we distinguish between recruiting
so that only the consultant name appears
executives through Executive Search
in the ad.
(Headhunting) or placement of ads
Recruitment Executive Search & Selection Analysis Occupation & requirements profile
Methodology Advertising Search
Advertising Open Closed Lohff website
Preliminary interview Customer orientation Candidate list
Executive Search Networks Research Director and leader job-bank Databases
Presentation / meeting customer and candidate Test and reference interview Selection and final negotiations Follow-up
Tests, management assessment
Recruiting abroad
and reference checks
Previously, we primarily used our network
Lohff has years of experience in evalua-
of international partners when recruiting.
ting candidates including upper-level
Today we do much of the process from
management, CEO and middle manage-
Denmark. We then cooperate with foreign
ment positions, as well as specialists and
job databases, and still maintain our elite
key employees.
network. In this way, we are flexible, and can cost effectively cover most countries
Selecting the right candidate for the job
outside the boarders of Denmark.
requires an in-depth evaluation process covering all aspects of a personal profile.
Discrete and professional contact
We possess a wide range of effective
When a resume in our database matches
tools for personnel assessment. Our
to an open position, we contact the candi-
many years of experience help us to ob-
date by telephone – always discreetly
tain a complete and thorough volume of
and professionally. The first contact will
information about potential candidates
typically be a telephone screening, to
before recruitment takes place. It is this
determine whether the candidate is
depth of reference material many com-
relevant for a meeting and an internal
panies would not be able to obtain on
interview.
their own.
Timeline / process cycles – sketch PHASE 1 (2 weeks)
Interviews key personnel Drafting the requirement profile Ad proposals
Authentication the requirement profile and ad
PHASE 2 (4 weeks)
Executive Search
Start of interviews
Interviews continue
Advert indent
Research continue
Meeting committee
Briefing appointment committee
Overall candidates presentation
PHASE 3 (2 weeks)
Presentation 2-3 candidates to the committee
Tests Referencetaking Presentation to the board of directors Finally selection and contract
LOHFF
Management Consultants A/S Who are we? Lohff is a privately owned company
supplier to the Danish business commu-
specializing in top-level management
nity, we were previously selected and
recruiting. We are a national consulting
approved as a supplier to the national
firm with many years of experience within
procurement service. In Danish this is
Executive Search & Selection. With offices
Statens- og Kommunernes Indkøbs-
located throughout Denmark, we are never
service (SKI). Additionally, the leading
far away. All of our consultants have held
Danish business magazine, Børsen, has
upper-level management positions in the
appointed Lohff as a Gazelle – which is
public or the private sectors. In addition
a company known for high growth in a
to being a long-standing
short timespan.
Contact us for
a meeting
Copenhagen · Vejle · Sønderborg · Tel. +45 7348 5161 · www.lohff.dk
Headquarters
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