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City of Elk River <br /> Page Three <br /> PHASE II <br /> Place Announcements - Recruit Candidates <br /> After the Profile is approved, we will conduct a comprehensive program to contact candidates <br /> and determine sources of candidates. In addition to placing announcements in the appropriate <br /> professional and trade journals, we will identify potential candidates through personal contacts <br /> with public sector professionals and other members of similar organizations. In addition, we <br /> will use our research staff to identify comparable organizations from which key individuals can <br /> be contacted. Often we are able to identify candidates from similar assignments who may be <br /> appropriate for the position. We will directly recruit specific individuals with established <br /> patterns of talent, stability, and success. <br /> Review Resumes and Screen Candidates <br /> Numerous prospects will be screened against the Position Profile. From these individuals we <br /> will compile a broad list of prospects for the job. An initial confidential telephone contact will <br /> be made to promising candidates to determine their suitability and interest. <br /> After our research and sourcing is completed, several qualified candidates emerge for <br /> 411 evaluation and comparison. Thorough, intensive, one-on-one interviews will be conducted with <br /> the leading candidates by our staff. Our in-depth evaluation and appraisal techniques will cover <br /> issues such as work experience, education, professional development and achievement, career <br /> objectives, accomplishments, suitability, and specific interest in the Elk River position. <br /> Progress Report <br /> Following the screening and evaluation, we will prepare a Progress Report that will provide <br /> information on 7 to 9 candidates who have been judged to meet or exceed the requirements of <br /> the position. This Progress Report will provide specific information on the individuals' <br /> educational and work history; accomplishments and growth potential; strengths and possible <br /> limitations. We will personally deliver and review these reports with the City Administrator <br /> and the City Council. On the basis of this review, four to six candidates will be selected for <br /> further consideration. At this time we will propose a schedule for interviewing the candidates. <br /> PHASE III <br /> Background Checks <br /> Prior to the interviews, we will investigate the backgrounds of the finalist candidates through <br /> discreet telephone and personal reference checks. We will talk with peers and former <br /> • associates of these candidates. It is our practice to speak directly with individuals who are, or <br /> have been, in positions to evaluate the candidates' job performance. We will verify the finalist <br /> candidates' credentials through an educational, criminal, and credit check. <br />