Our Executive Search Process
Discover how ExactSearch delivers smarter,
faster executive hiring with a process built for precision.

Speed That Matters
AI-accelerated sourcing cuts weeks off your timeline without cutting corners.

Precision Over Guesswork
Every candidate is benchmarked using structured scorecards and custom fit profiles.

Built for Alignment
We prioritize mission, culture, and leadership style not just resumes.
The Exact Process
AI Powered | Human Results
At ExactSearch, we’ve reimagined the executive search process from the ground up. By combining proprietary tools, sector specialists, and AI-driven insights, we help you hire leaders who align with your mission, culture, and goals, often in under two months.
Step 1: Sign & Launch
Search Intake
With your client partner, we complete a comprehensive review of your industry, company goals, direction, needs, and culture. Identify key attributes of ideal candidate.
Step 2: Collaborate to Calibrate
Collaborate to Calibrate
Refine target candidate profiles to continuously optimize the best fit.
Step 3: Contact & Outreach
Initial Contact
Using our 4-prong approach, we will go to lengths to contact the agreed-upon candidates.
Introductions & Interviews
For candidates who have expressed interest, we will closely align their experience with the search intake documentation to ensure the best match.
Step 4: Your Target
Insight & Evaluation
Ongoing communication to discuss candidate qualifications and share AI-LQ insights.
Finalize & Negotiate
Candidates complete interview process. Negotiation stages and final discussion take place to insure a positive placement experience.