Introducing the MRT Referral Based Recruiting Process

Phase One: Research and Evaluation
  • Research the prospective client, their business and their reputation within the marketplace.
  • Interview prospective client's management team to determine the goals of the organization.
  • Ascertain the goals for the recruiting search of your firm.
  • Determine the role, responsibilities and growth potential as well as required professional background.
  • Review compensation for the role and share appropriate industry and market feedback.
  • Determine the viability of the search and develop the final search specifications with the client.
  • Gain acceptance of the final search specifications and sign placement fee agreements.
Phase Two: Recruiting and Screening
  • Research competitors and similar industries to locate the logical talent pool.
  • Source MRT's internal database of 8,000+ candidates for possible fits and to develop additional contacts.
  • Conduct Referral Based Recruiting and Cold Calling campaign to develop potential candidates.
  • Post the position on Monster Boards to develop additional names for Referral Based Recruiting.
  • Screen all potential recruits relative to the position's requirements separating potential finalists from window-shoppers.
  • Ensure sincerity to make a career move, relocate if required and accept an offer within the client's salary (offer) range.
Phase Three: Qualification and Presentation
  • Conduct professional and technical reference checks for all potential finalists.
  • Conduct appropriate technical screening utilizing Qwiz On-Line as well as in-house testing products.
  • Talk with the candidate's spouse (if relevant) to ensure commitment to the process.
  • Rank, evaluate and narrow the field to the top 3 candidates for presentation to the client.
  • Make a verbal presentation to the hiring manager of all finalists. Establish interest in the candidates.
  • Formally present the finalist's resumes, references and appropriate testing to the hiring manager.
Phase Four: Interviewing, Debriefing and Closing
  • Prepare and counsel finalists to assist them in presenting their relevant qualifications most effectively.
  • Prepare the client for all interviews by reviewing the background of the finalists, discussing strengths and weaknesses as well as reviewing what issues are important to the prospective hires.
  • Debrief each of the finalists determining their interest level, commitment and salary requirements.
  • Fully debrief the client; assess candidate’s strengths/weaknesses/chemistry and determine the appropriate next step.
  • Strategize with the client to develop an appropriate hiring package. Ensure candidate acceptance.
  • Extend the offer to the candidate. Gain their acceptance and confirm the start date.
  • Coach the successful candidate through the resignation and transitional process.
  • Arrange with realtors, relocation consultants and schools as necessary to assist in the relocation process.
  • Assist in spousal placement if necessary.


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Our Clients and References
Letter to Prospective Clients

Like most IT departments in the area, we have a list of recruiting agencies from which to choose. We do business with Martineau Recruiting because they provide us with high quality candidates that greatly reduce the amount of time we spend interviewing. Their knowledge of the talent pool in the local area is invaluable when trying to minimize expense and reduce time.

Director of Corporate Applications Development
RF Micro Devices