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Established in 1988, The Ambrose Group
is a retained research and recruitment firm with offices in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Chicago, Illinois. We conduct searches for
professional positions in manufacturing, engineering, information
technology, sales, marketing, human resources, finance, and
accounting. Our client list includes Fortune 500 companies,
leading-edge technology companies, and major manufacturers.
We feel it is important to define our service because of the
diversity within the search marketplace. The Ambrose Group provides
customized research and recruiting services for a retained fee. We
assist our clients by researching, on their behalf, the related
marketplace and identifying potential candidates to fill a specific
position. We do not maintain a massive database of potential
candidates and access them through a series of parameter searches.
Each search is performed from "scratch" and is tailored
for that exact position.
It is our belief that the client has proprietary rights to
the research we conduct. For each search, we generate a client
report detailing every source, contact, conversation, referral, and
result made on our client's behalf. It is important to note that
the research belongs to both the client and The Ambrose Group.
Goals
We have two major goals:
To develop long-term relationships with our clients and
foster open and thorough communication. We believe that it is only
through this communication that we can effectively understand,
anticipate, and satisfy our clients' needs. Just as the search is
only as good as the position description, the relationship is only
as good as the communication. More than sixty percent of our
business last year was from clients for whom we conducted previous
searches.
To provide our clients with qualified, interested
individuals in a timely and cost effective manner. We achieve this
by taking great care to understand the task at hand. We strive to
provide at least three candidates within fifteen business days.
Search Schedule
- Day 1
Conference on Position Profile and Technical Checklist
between Client and The Ambrose Group.
Approval of Position Profile and Technical Checklist by
Client.
- Days 2 to 15
Research by The Ambrose Group.
Candidate Selection by The Ambrose Group.
Candidate Submission by The Ambrose Group.
- Days 16 and 17
Candidate Review by Client.
- Day 18
Interviews Scheduled by The Ambrose Group.
- Days 19 to 28
First and Second Interviews Conducted.
- Day 29
Candidate Offer extended by Client.
- Days 31 to 45
Notice Given by Candidate.
- Day 46
Candidate Start Date
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Search Process
Our search process, although tailored to each position and
client, contains common elements. These elements are:
- Meet with the client to gain a clear and complete
understanding of its organization and culture. We discern
the specific requirements for the position and develop a
technical checklist.
- Initiate research to identify companies locally,
regionally, and nationally in which individuals who match
the specifications are employed, and share this target list
with the client. We also directly identify individuals
through appropriate associations, user groups, and
referrals.
- Contact individuals, present the opportunity, and
contact preliminary telephone interviews.
- Present candidates who appear to possess the
necessary qualifications, who have expressed initial
interest in the opportunity, and who have completed the
technical checklist.
- Arrange interviews between client and candidates.
- If requested, directly interview selected candidates,
review their backgrounds and credentials, and submit
appraisals to the client.
- Assist the client in presenting an offer and
finalizing details to ensure acceptance and a smooth
transition.
- Prepare and submit a client report that contains all
associated research
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Research Sources
We use a variety or
sources to target industries, companies, and individuals. These
sources include:
- National and state manufacturing and service
databases
- Industry contacts and knowledgeable individuals
- Professional societies, trade associations, and
membership organizations
- Publications devoted to specific industries
- Internet and on-line resources
- Universities and trade schools
- User groups
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Staff
For each search, we form a Project Team with a recruiter and
a researcher. Our recruiters specialize in position functions, and
we form these Project Teams accordingly. One Project Team manages
our manufacturing, engineering, and human resource searches; one Team
manages our information and communication technology searches; and
one Team manages our sales, marketing, finance, accounting, safety
and other "softer skills" searches. Each Project Team
actively recruits for five to six searches at a time.
We also maintain a "bullpen" on contract
recruiters who assist us on full-time and part-time basis as
needed.
Our staff makes a conscious effort to be professional and
considerate not only with clients, but with the individuals we
contact on behalf of our clients.
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