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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approach 2 the City's exposure with local government professionals in key communities similar to Elk River. These contacts will take the form of personal discussions, as well as direct mail and e-mail messages that convey the community and position profile to potential candidates Springsted identifies as meeting the profile criteria. Our knowledge of, and volume of work in, Minnesota localities and throughout the United States, allows us significant insight into those individuals who may have an interest in the City and who may best fit the City's qualifications, personality and established organizational culture. Based on our own experience, contacts and files, Springsted will identify and actively seek individuals who meet or exceed the City's desired qualifications and invite and encourage them to apply. Although the position will be publicly advertised, many of the most qualified applicants will not respond to a public announcement unless invited. Springsted makes a significant effort to reach out to all potential candidates and has a positive record of attracting a diverse pool of applicants. Springsted has established a reputation among local government professionals for handling searches discreetly and confidentially, so as not to jeopardize current employment arrangements. This reputation removes a possible barrier for prospective candidates with good employment situations. This is important because the City will want to attract those individuals to the process. The consultants will receive, acknowledge, review and screen each application we receive based on the criteria developed with the City. The information contained in the applications and resumes, and our knowledge of the organizations for which the applicant works, will also be evaluated. Springsted will provide timely acknowledgment and periodic status reports by personal letter to all applicants on behalf of the Mayor and City Council. C. Identification of Semi-Finalists Springsted will identify those candidates whose qualifications most closely match the criteria established by the City Council, and analyze and assess the professional and personal qualifications and achievements of each, carefully matching their credentials with the selection guidelines and the position specifications. The consultants will interview each of these candidates to verify and expand on their written data and to ensure the candidates' real and continuing interest in the position. Preliminary and discreet reference checks will be made with individuals who are knowledgeable about each candidate. Depending on the geographical location of the candidates, we may arrange to videotape these candidates in order to save the travel expense of personal interviews for the semi-finalists. Other clients have found reviewing these videos to be very helpful when evaluating the final candidates. ~ Springsted City of Elk River, Minnesota. Proposal to Provide An Executive Search