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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Letter to Prospective Clients

I have worked with Martineau Recruiting Technology for the past 10 years. Most recently we've utilized them to conduct several retained searches. I have always found them to be an effective and professional extension of our IT team at Lincoln Financial. The main reasons that we chose to work with them specifically are:
  • They are effective at finding qualified, high quality candidates
  • They are the best I've ever seen at finding the correct match to our specifications without wasting our time
  • The Martineau team has helped us make the right offer, sold it to the candidate and ensured that everyone involved was delighted with the outcome.
CIO-Shared Services
Lincoln Financial Group, Inc.