Since our inception, Thompson Search Partners has been focused on building a strategic, quality search practice.

Our leaders having been in the staffing industry for nearly two decades, our commitment to detail and professionalism provide a superior quality control process ensuring maximum results and efficiency.

Thompson Search Partners is a boutique search and recruitment firm specializing in connecting talent with opportunity. Delivering top candidates that add value to your organization.

Our mission is to offer an efficient, personalized service to ensure that our clients have access to exceptional talent when they need it.

Our core sector of expertise is Industrial Automation including Controls Engineers, Mechanical Designers, Electrical Designers, Technical Sales and Engineering /Operations Management professionals.

Our specific search process is as follows:

Stage 1 – Define Search Criteria & Build Position Profile

• Interview hiring authority and other stakeholders to develop Position Profile and gain an understanding of company culture and factors for success
• Sign Search Agreement
• Create a search plan that is tailored to client’ unique requirements

Stage 2 – Identify Candidates who meet position parameters

• Deploy research team
• Identify candidates from database and other sources
• Build target candidate list
• Direct sourcing of candidates and develop referrals from targeted candidates
• Provide regular feed-back and status updates to client

Stage 3 – Candidate Pre-Screen & Qualification

• Pre-screen calls to identified candidates
• Qualification of potential candidates
• Selection of candidates for in-depth interview

Stage 4 – Interview & Assessment

• In-depth interview of candidates focusing on previous successes, suitability to role as defined by position profile
• Preliminary reference checks
• Complete interview assessments and Executive Summary

Stage 5 – Presentation of Candidates to Client

• Submit short-list of candidates to client containing:
  • Position profile
  • Executive summary
  • Resume
  • Interview assessments
• Select finalist candidates
• Make arrangements for client interview(s)

Stage 6 – Client Interview and Selection of Candidate

• Facilitate candidate interviews with client
• Interview prep and debrief with both candidate and client
• Gather feedback and reactions from both candidate and client
• Compete any testing or assessments required
• Complete reference checks, background checks and verify credentials as required
• Present offer package and facilitate negotiations

Stage 7 – Search Conclusion & Transition

• Resignation counselling and assistance
• Provide guidance and assistance for transition of successful candidate
• Feedback to unsuccessful candidates
• Regular follow-up with successful hire and client, ensuring integration support for post-hire period
• Continued follow-up on semi-annual basis