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Brief and define
We begin with an online or in-person briefing to understand your company, culture and role. We then refine the job profile, translate it when needed and research the market for a focused approach.
- Our approach -
A search process built for
careful selection
For national and Europe-wide hiring, our six-step process combines active headhunting, one-hour candidate interviews and clear professional summaries with coordination through offer, acceptance and after-start follow-up.
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Actively headhunt
We actively headhunt rather than wait for applications, using personalised, strategic outreach to connect with relevant talent for national and Europe-wide searches.
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Interview and select
A trained HR interviewer conducts a one-hour interview by phone, Teams or in person. We assess the fit, motivation, languages and availability before selecting the strongest profiles.
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Introduce and coordinate
Each introduction includes a professional summary with relevant interview insights, strengths and areas for development. We coordinate client interviews and can share feedback with candidates on your behalf.
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Support the offer
When you choose a candidate, we can support the offer and negotiation phase according to your preferences, keeping communication clear between both sides.
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Confirm and follow up
We support the acceptance stage and follow up after the candidate starts, reviewing progress and fit with you.
- What you can expect -
Discreet, rigorous, accountable
The process is designed to give you relevant context, practical coordination and support at each stage.
One-hour interviews
A trained HR interviewer spends one hour exploring each selected candidate's fit, motivation and practical availability.
Professional summaries
Introductions include strengths, areas for development, motivation, languages, availability and other relevant interview insights.
After-start follow-up
After acceptance, we follow up once the candidate has started to review progress and fit within the role.
Our process runs across six recruitment specialisations and supports national and Europe-wide hiring. To see the kind of clients we partner with, visit Who we work with.
- A working partnership -
A consultative search, not a transactional handover
Every search starts with a detailed conversation about the company, its culture and the role. From there, we refine the profile, research the market and stay involved through interviews, offer negotiation, acceptance and after-start follow-up.
See who we typically partner with, explore our European coverage, or brief us on a role to start a conversation.
Start a senior search
- Search coverage -
One process for different hiring needs
The same careful process supports leadership, professional and operational hiring, whether the assignment is national or Europe-wide.
Executive
Leadership and management roles
We search for senior leaders including Country Managers, European Managers, Commercial Directors, Heads of Sales and other director or management positions.
Professional
Commercial and specialist positions
Our scope includes sales, business development, account management, marketing, HR and procurement professionals across a range of industries.
Operational
Office, customer and support teams
We also recruit customer service, administration, office support and other operational positions for national and international teams.
Across these role levels, the underlying six-step process stays the same. Explore our recruitment services and European coverage, or send us the brief to discuss the role and market approach.
- Professional summaries -
More context than a CV alone
After each one-hour interview, we prepare a professional summary with relevant insights, including strengths, areas for development, motivation, languages and availability. This supports an informed selection before client interviews begin.
See the clients we partner with, explore our European coverage, or get in touch to discuss a search.
Ready to put the process to work?
Brief us on a role and we can discuss the company, position and market approach for your national or Europe-wide search.
- Approach FAQ -
Process, interviews and candidate insights
Five quick answers about how a Go Ahead HiRe search runs from first briefing to after-start follow-up.
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How does a European search move from briefing to accepted offer?
We begin with a detailed client briefing, refine the job profile and research the market. We then actively headhunt, conduct one-hour candidate interviews, provide professional summaries, coordinate client interviews and support the offer, negotiation and acceptance stages.
Related: See our six-step approach, Brief us on a role
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How do you keep clients informed during the search?
Our process is collaborative from the initial briefing onward. We coordinate interviews, keep communication moving between client and candidate, and can provide candidates with feedback on your behalf after each interview.
Related: Our communication promise
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What is included in a candidate professional summary?
Following a one-hour interview, we share a professional summary covering relevant experience and interview insights, including strengths, areas for development, motivation, languages and availability. This gives you more context than a CV alone.
Related: Ask about our professional summaries
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Do you recruit only for executive roles?
No. We recruit executive leaders as well as professional and operational roles across sales, business development, marketing, HR, procurement, customer support, administration and other functions.
Related: See our six recruitment specialisations
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What European coverage does the six-step process support?
We use the same six-step framework for national assignments within a company's home country and for hiring across Europe. The briefing, job profile and market approach are tailored to the location and role.
Related: See our European coverage
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Still have a question? Send us a message on the contact page or brief us on a new role.