Executive Search & Recruitment Services

A senior presence in the market

Our extensive experience in Executive Recruitment has resulted in a refined set of procedures and an established, yet ever growing network of contacts within the major industry sectors.

Our search process includes research and analysis of companies and individuals possessing the relevant profile and experience to fulfil your criteria.

In conjunction with our Executive Search techniques we utilise high-profile advertising - a combination that has proved to be highly successful in generating the optimum choice of candidates.

Confidentiality is a crucial aspect of executive selection. Accordingly, you can be sure that the Challenge Consulting selection process provides total client and candidate anonymity - ensuring non-disclosure of internal salary parities.

100% Australian Owned
Challenge Consulting has been in business since 1992 and we are 100% Australian owned. We pride ourselves of the level of service that we give to our customers. If you don't want to feel "just like another number" then you will be delighted by our customer care philosophy.

You are assured of our ethics. As a member of the Recruitment and Consulting Services Association you are safeguarded from any unprofessional practices as we subscribe to their strict code of conduct.

Our Unique Access to Australian and New Zealand Candidates
Challenge Consulting is a founding member of CareersMultiList. Over 80% of owners and principals within CareersMultiList member base have been in the recruitment industry for more than 10 years.

In 2006 there are 200 member companies across more than 40 industry sectors, in all geographical regions. This will give you a unique edge in sourcing the best person for the role.

Psychometric Testing as a Key Tool in Executive Selection
Psychometric testing provides an objective summary of an individual's abilities, behavioural style and cultural fit and is an excellent predictor of performance.

Challenge Consulting will provide you a range of affordable administered and online tests that ensure team and position compatibility.

 Benefits of psychometric testing to clients
    Psychometric testing provides a candidate's psychological profile matched precisely to the job
      vacancy inclusive of critical interpersonal and skill based competencies as set out in the related
      Key Performance Indicators
    Provides unique information, not available from other sources, to assist with the decision.
    Reports are personally interpreted by one of our qualified and Registered Psychologists.
    An appropriate test battery is tailored to meet specialist roles ranging from sales and customer
      service roles through to sales, technical, middle management and senior executive roles.

Executive Search Methodology - your need is our mission

Executive search service fees
Over $100,000 salary package = 20%

Taking the brief
We meet with you and the key stakeholders and formulate a detailed assignment brief. We will agree on the competencies that will be probed at interview to guarantee that your next hire will be successful and deliver a return on your investment

Candidate sourcing strategy
We guide you through the process of formatting and placing all advertising in relation to the assignment. As a member of CareersMultiList we receive volume discounts on their print media advertising. We will pass on this volume discount to you.

Competency/ behavioural interviewing
The cornerstone of a successful hire is founded in thorough competency/ behavioural interviewing. Behavioural interviewing is based on the premise that "past behaviour of an individual is the best predictor of future behaviour". This approach provides an accurate prediction, in conjunction with our other processes, of job performance.

Comprehensive consultant overview
We provide a detailed summary on all the short listed candidates. These comments will include a summary of the candidates' background, achievements, motivations and career interests.

Reference and background checking
Reference checking is essential in the recruitment process. We investigate the candidates' prior employment and speak with the relevant contacts to ascertain the candidates' performance against the key criteria and competencies required for in the position being considered. We can arrange and coordinate other police checks, in-depth background and history checks as requested by you.

Pre placement negotiation
We facilitate the offer and acceptance between you and the candidate. We will advise you as to the candidate's salary packaging expectations and options. We work with the candidate to evaluate this offer so as to "fireproof" them for any possible counter offers they may receive from their current employer or from other prospective employers.

Post placement candidate care
We put into place a formal review dates to measure candidate/client satisfaction. We maintain contact with you and the candidate to ensure mutual satisfaction. Should any areas of concern arise we will facilitate dialogue to ensure a successful long term placement where you will gain return on your investment.

What Our Clients Say

The efficiency of the service has been exceptional.

Challenge offers professional friendly staff and a high standard of communication.

The efficiency of the service has been exceptional.

Very high calibre consultants.

Friendly staff - the "boutique" company profile. Challenge is much more appealing than the big companies.

The way staff members are very willing to meet every challenge we set for our requirements and to go the extra mile to present us with quality candidates in our quite unique industry.

Please contact us in strictest confidence to discuss your Executive Search project.

We will tailor a solution to meet your needs and your budget.

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