Integrated Three-Stage Program

Jonas, Walters & Associates, Inc., has pioneered a search technique that integrates the specific skills of three highly trained and experienced professionals within a structured, yet flexible, program.

Stage One: Consultation

The three-stage program begins and ends with the consultant, who meets with your senior management, including Human Resources and anyone else appropriate to the assignment.  Our consultants are skilled at understanding and evaluating not just your requirements for a given position, but the philosophy and character of your company as a whole.  The consultant prepares a "Position Specifications" document, which is submitted for your approval.  The agreed upon specifications form the standard by which all candidates developed are judged.

Stage Two: Research

Taking direction from the consultant, the researcher assigned to the search assumes responsibility for stage two.  This phase begins with the identification of organizations nationwide where qualified candidates are likely to be employed.  Further research identifies the appropriate positions within these organizations, and finally the individuals holding these positions.

Stage Three: Recruiting

The researcher next works with the recruiter assigned to the search, evaluating and prioritizing the lengthy list of potential candidates.  The recruiter then contacts candidates by phone.  The average number of contacts ranges from 75 to 200 or more, depending upon the position, the industry, geographical requirements, and other considerations.

Through these initial phone interviews, the recruiter determines which candidates merit further investigation.  Those who appear qualified and express interest in the position are asked to send us supporting documentation, which provides further evidence for qualification.  Throughout this stage, our client's complete confidentiality is maintained.