Qualified Candidates Quickly

IVC Short ListSM services target small-to-medium sized business-to-business manufacturers, distributors, and service suppliers. With almost 20 years creating and implementing strategic planning for this base of closely-held and family-owned and/or operated firms, our professional search tools and efficient screening methods cut to the chase to provide vetted candidates in a matter of weeks.
And since charges are hourly, IVC Short ListSM services are typically a quarter to half the cost of contingent and retainer-based recruiting services.
We identify 3-5 top local candidates quickly and inexpensively. You interview, choose, and hire. It’s that simple!
IVC Short ListSM Features:
- For Small-to-Medium Sized B2B Manufacturers, Distributors, and Service Providers
- Job Candidates Found for Positions (Proactive) Instead of Candidates Finding Positions (Reactive)
- Candidates with Record of Job Retention, Not Job Hopping, Interested in Career Advancement
- Detailed Company and Position Profile Presentations to Most Interested Candidates
- Cover a Wide Variety of Job Functions
- For Seasoned Managers and Non-Managers, Exempt and Non-Exempt
- Hourly Rate, not Retainer or Percent of Total Compensation
IVC Short ListSM Benefits (Time is Money):
- Get 3-5 Qualified and Interested Candidates to Interview
- Significantly Shortened Recruiting Cycle
- Quarter to Half the Cost of Retained or Contingent Search:
- No Advertising or Money Spent on Recruiting Tools
- No Resume Vetting of Any Unqualified Applicants
- No Relocation as Candidates are Typically Within an Hour Drive
The Process
1. What You Do:
Identify Need for a Person
Create or Verify a Job Description
Detail a Job Compensation Range
First Post in Company to Consider Internal Candidates
If Unsuccessful, Discuss with IVC Need for External Candidates
2. What We Do:
Get to Know Your Company, Job Description, and Compensation
Generate a Master List of Target Candidates
Electronic and Phone “Selling” of Company and Position to Master List
Reduce Master List to a Qualified, Interested, and Manageable Short List of 3-5 Candidates
3. What You Do:
Create Selection Team and Assign Responsibilities
Phone Interview Candidate Short List (3-5)
Reduce to In-Person Interview List (2-3)
Conduct In-Person Interviews to Confirm Job and Culture Fit
Extend Offer Contingent Upon Checks and Tests
Hire and Onboard
Additional Services:
Background Checks
Reference Checks
Personality Tests
Skills Tests
Not For
Searches Without a Specific Location
Recent Graduates in Entry-level Positions