Our Process

A deliberate, senior-led search methodology.

Every TreHunter engagement follows a disciplined six-stage process, customized around the business, the role, and the kind of leader the organization actually needs.

01

Discovery & Scoping

Who’s involved: senior recruiter, hiring lead, and other stakeholders as needed.

  • Deep dive on the business, team, strategic context, and success profile
  • Calibration on must-haves, deal-breakers, compensation, and timeline
  • Alignment on communication cadence and decision-making
02

Search Strategy

A custom plan rather than a reusable template.

  • Target company and profile mapping
  • Candidate pool planning across active and passive talent
  • Messaging development and milestone planning
03

Sourcing & Assessment

Full regional and national candidate pool penetration.

  • Personal outreach and network leverage
  • Initial vetting for fit, motivation, and substance
  • No résumé is forwarded without personal qualification
04

Candidate Presentation & Interviews

A curated slate, not a volume pipeline.

  • Shortlist presentation with context and assessment
  • Interview scheduling, preparation, and calibration
  • Feedback gathered in both directions
05

Offer & Close

Support through negotiation and transition.

  • Compensation guidance and offer construction support
  • Candidate resignation and counter-offer management
  • Relocation and transition support where applicable
06

Onboarding & Follow-Through

The engagement does not end at signature.

  • Check-ins with both client and candidate during the first months
  • Early identification of friction points
  • Continuation of the relationship for future needs
What Makes This Different

Small final slates. Honest communication. Full coverage.

The senior recruiter is on every call

The person who understood the business at discovery is the same person guiding the close.

Quality over volume

TreHunter’s time is spent on vetting, not stacking résumés.

Honest communication

If compensation is off-market or the process has issues, TreHunter says so.

Retained-search discipline

The work is built for exhaustive market coverage and a placement that sticks.