Citygate Associates: Citygate Associates: Executive Search and Recruitment

News: Citygate was selected to provide Executive Recruitment services for King County, WA (June 2009) and the City of Los Angeles, CA (October 2009)

Citygate's Approach

No two executive searches are the same. At Citygate Associates we customize our search process to the client’s specific needs. This approach ensures a successful result. Our staff of professionals works closely with the client throughout the entire search process. Most important, we will represent your agency with the level of professionalism that you demand from a search firm.

Our search process is focused on identifying a pool of superior candidates – candidates who have the blend of experience, achievement, talent and self-motivation who will fit your organization’s unique culture – from which you can select the best candidate. Here is how we do it:

	Candidate Profile
	Recruitment Strategy
	Applicant Screening
	Appointment Referral
	Appointment
	Why Citygate Associates is Different

Candidate Profile

Finding the right person is a matter of investing time and energy getting to know and understand your organization’s strategic goals, its unique personality and future plans. We invest a considerable amount of time working with clients to develop a comprehensive candidate profile that identifies the key qualities necessary for superior performance on the job.

Recruitment Strategy

We also develop a comprehensive recruitment strategy – one that is based on the “value proposition” of the position. Each recruitment has a “value proposition” that qualified applicants will find appealing and motivates them to apply. The “value proposition” is based on the positive qualities of your agency that contribute to its success. Our experience is that in today’s competitive job market, self-motivated applicants are looking for new challenges – opportunities to enhance their skills and add to their record of achievement. Our recruitment strategy appeals to that individual. The “value proposition” is prominently displayed in all our recruitment ads and brochures.

Applicant Screening

Our staff of professionals are well-skilled in screening and evaluating applicants. After carefully reviewing resumes, we select the most qualified applicants for further evaluation which will include preliminary reference checks, telephone interviews and other methods of evaluating the applicants’ suitability for the position. We then conduct detailed and comprehensive face-to-face interviews with the best-qualified applicants to obtain information about their experience, achievements, motivation, personality and management and leadership style.

Applicant Referral

Citygate Associates provides the client with a detailed written report for each recommended finalist. Our assigned staff meets face-to-face with the client to review each applicant’s qualifications, motivation and interest in the position. We also provide the client with information obtained in our reference check. Once the client decides whom to consider further, we coordinate and schedule final interviews, assist the client in developing an interview or assessment process and keep the finalists informed of their status in the process.

Appointment

Citygate Associates will assist the client in handling delicate salary and benefit negotiations necessary to finalize an appointment. We will facilitate a discussion between the selected candidate and the agency in helping set the performance goals and objectives. This service is part of our standard search process.

Why Citygate Associates is Different

When it comes to selecting a recruitment firm we know there are many choices available to you. What sets Citygate Associates apart is that all of our assigned staff bring many years of public agency experience, including areas of public safety, community development and land use planning, economic development, city management and human resources. We understand the challenges and opportunities that face public agencies and we bring our varied backgrounds and experiences to help you identify the best person for your job!