Services

We specialise in delivering solutions that address the war for talent associated with the hiring of permanent professional and managerial staff. Our approach is to tailor our methodology and process to the specific needs of our clients, taking into account the realities of the market and drawing upon our deep-rooted knowledge and expertise.

Every assignment we undertake involves a detailed briefing with the client at the outset, the objective of which is to gain an insight not only into the appointment but also the dynamics within the business and the external factors that will influence our recommended resourcing methodology.

Search

Talon applies search methodology by conducting detailed research into the market to proactively identify an appropriate target candidate population. Defined as an 'off market' recruitment strategy this methodology effectively targets candidates who are not actively on the market. The subtleties of search methodology are fundamentally embedded in our culture - with targeted research being at the heart of our process. Search requires the application of highly confidential direct approaches to the target population and skills and techniques in promoting an opportunity rather than a vacancy. In this regard our Director led approach ensures our clients are represented accordingly and that target candidates benefit from engagement with informed experts. Once we have established interest in the position specification from a target candidate our objective is to convert the target from a passive prospect to a committed candidate.

All committed candidates are interviewed and screened by Talon before being presented to a client and it is at this stage in the process our value proposition of expert judgement comes to the fore. We manage the entire client / candidate interface including, as appropriate, working with our client to ensure they position the role and package as an attractive proposition that will secure the services of the candidate.

Selection

Talon applies selection methodology to assignments demanding the need to trawl the market for candidates rather than target a specific niche candidate population, or to address multi appointment campaigns where access to the candidate population can only be achieved via active promotion of the opportunities in the media, online or via other routes to the candidate market. Talon will handle and execute the entire campaign from preparation of advertising copy, job specification preparation, response handling, interviewing and selection and providing advice to support in client / candidate negotiations around the salary and benefits package.

Talent Scouting

Talon recognise many clients are constantly seeking high calibre talent that can improve the performance of their business. We have created a service for established clients where we will proactively promote such talent without necessarily being retained to address a specific need. This service is only applicable with clients where we have established a strong working relationship, understand the dynamics of the business and believe our candidate can add real value.