Search Process

Collaborative in approach. Structured to meet your needs. Driven by success.

Our search process can be defined by three words—partnership, consultative, and structured. At Hummer Agribusiness, we take the time to get to know you and your business, forming a partnership defined by a truly dynamic understanding of your hiring needs and applying a structured approach to discovering, assessing and securing the the specialized seed, crop protection and crop nutrition talent you need. As an agribusiness recruitment firm, our niche focus allows us to provide a hiring experience tailored to meet your exact needs every time.

01

Discovery

01

  • DNA (Deep Needs Assessment)
  • Understand organizational culture, role and urgency
  • Discuss Client Selling Points

02

Attractions Profile

02

  • Develop an Attractions Based Role Profile
  • Identify Key Deliverables of Role
  • Share and gain final Alignment with Client

03

Search Strategy

03

  • Research: Perform initial target marketplace research on role
  • Evaluate early targets within Hummer's extensive network
  • Prioritize search ‘source points'

04

Execute Search Launch

04

  • Build Targeted Call Lists
  • Call and Present Opportunity to candidate marketplace
  • Network with leads

05

Candidate Evaluation

05

  • Pre-screen on motivations
  • Deep-dive call on role alignment, track record, salary and cultural fit
  • Third call to finalize understanding of candidate motivations and interest

06

Presenting Candidates 

06

  • Prepare detailed Candidate Submission Profile document
  • Present Candidate to Client
  • Feedback and Calibration

07

Interview Facilitation

07

  • Set up initial Client Interviews
  • Prep Clients
  • Debrief Candidates and Clients
  • Confirm interest of Finalists

08

Selection and References

08

  • Complete final reference checks
  • Assist client on selection
  • Review all parameters to ensure candidate acceptance of potential offer

09

Offer, Transition and Follow-up

09

  • Offer presentation
  • Counsel candidate on resignation and counteroffer
  • Final background check
  • Post-offer follow-up and support

Your trusted source for talent acquisition in the agricultural innovation and crop input space. We are your Agribusiness Recruiter.