Executive Search (To view a list of our current searches click here.)

Assessing the need. We start by learning.

Our process begins with thorough, one-on-one interviews with all of the key players involved in the hiring decision. We also review the organization's strategic plan, departmental goals, organizational chart, and other relevant materials. We take the time to connect with everyone, ensuring we have a real understanding of the needs of the organization and creating clarity around the role.

Networking & outreach. We cast a wide net.

Clients who work with Koya instantly have access to a dynamic and diverse network of carefully cultivated industry contacts, compiled over years of relationship building. But unlike many large recruiting firms, we do not depend solely on our existing database. Rather, we use our network as a starting point, working to personalize the search to your organization's particular needs.

Koya's team of consultants makes phone calls, sends emails and letters, attends networking events — whatever it takes to cast as broad a net as possible and bring together the best candidates. At Koya, we dig deeply to find truly talented, diverse individuals that fit your needs. We also take great care of your organization's network, working to preserve and cultivate relationships with external sources on your behalf. Whether a referral comes through a board member or a current employee, we follow up with respect and professionalism.

In-depth research.

Koya Consulting has developed a research process that streamlines sourcing and outreach efforts for top talent.

The number of qualiﬁed, skilled candidates that are actively seeking non-proﬁt jobs can be very low. Simply waiting for the right candidate to discover the job opportunity can delay a hire by months, and often results in a candidate pool that is made up of “good enough” candidates rather than “great” candidates.

Conversely, targeted outreach and networking can transform a search. Research into a national pool of highly targeted potential candidates allows an organization to reach out directly to the most talented individuals in the ﬁeld and communicate the opportunity directly to them. Some industry studies show that up to 70% of professionals who are not actively searching for a new position are open to career change. It is critical to reach out to these people, not only because they may be candidates themselves, but also because they offer a vital way to grow your network by passing along information to other well-connected colleagues.

Koya Consulting’s research strategy involves extensive use of our proprietary database of 10,000+ names and leveraging our diverse set of business and non-proﬁt search engines and social networking sites to ﬁnd viable candidates.

Finding the pool. We Ask the right questions.

At Koya our consultants screen potential candidates with respect, efficiency and professionalism. Maintaining personal integrity and respect is a critical part of our interactions with candidates; our professionalism ensures that all candidates have a positive impression of your brand, regardless of whether they advance in the interview process. Koya believes that it takes a combination of intuition and experience to sift through a large pool of candidates and understand who among them might be the right fit. We work quickly and are respectful of everyone's time, yet we always take as long as is needed to fairly assess a candidate's potential.

Ongoing communication. We keep talking and listening.

After narrowing the pool of qualified applicants, we create detailed profiles for selected candidates. These profiles highlight the candidate's skills and experiences, as well as the intangibles of fit and personality. Throughout the search process, we are available to discuss the candidates, answer additional questions that arise, and help you with your choices. We listen to both candidate and client feedback, and share between you as needed. After each interview you have with a candidate, we conduct a feedback-gathering session with you on the candidate's qualifications, interview performance, and organizational fit. We schedule a similar conversation with the candidates, and work with both sides to move the process forward.

Making the selection. We do all our homework.

Koya ensures your organization is ready for the final offer when the best candidate has been found. Koya offers you the flexibility of either extending an offer on your own or asking us to successfully negotiate a salary with the candidate.

Moving forward. We stay in touch.

Finally, Koya is still there when the search is completed. We follow up with you and the new employee within the first few months after the start date, checking in to ensure that all is well. With our 100% candidate retention rate, we are confident placed candidates will be a positive addition to your organization. However, our guarantee means that if there were a problem with a candidate Koya will work with you to find a replacement.