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Phase 03 Phase 04

Automated Services Bureau Manager

Interview Preparation
Background and Professional Reference Checks
Working with the City, we will advise and develop interviewing Where legal requirements allow, K&A will conduct thorough
07 strategies and a set of key questions that will help analyze can- 10 reference and background checks for the final candidate(s).
didates’ qualifications and management/work style. We will
We start with employment and professional references, calling
facilitate all necessary communications with the panel and can-
didates alike, so that everyone is well-prepared for the panel each and having an in-depth discussion covering strongest busi-
interviews. K&A Recruiting will coordinate travel arrangements ness characteristics, work style, interpersonal skills, and posi-
and record all correspondence with the candidates. tion-specific knowledge. Our references will be documented
and presented in a concise user-friendly manner.
Interview questions will be designed to elicit information, not
only about each candidate’s technical skills and experience but
also their leadership skills, adaptability, political astuteness,
self-awareness, and other important aspects of the ideal candi-
date profile. Negotiation of Terms and Conditions of Employment

Questions, evaluation tools, and additional materials will be as- 11 K&A Recruiting will facilitate and lead the negotiations of the
sembled in intuitive and user-friendly on-site interview binders. final terms and conditions of employment, such as the compen-
sation package, benefits, and other perquisites (perks). We will
notify all candidates not selected as finalists for the position.
Facilitation of Panel Interviews
08 Our firm will provide oversight during the panel-interview pro-

cess and facilitate a focused discussion among the members at
the conclusion of the interviews to identify the most qualified Maintenance of All Required Legal Documentation
candidates for the hiring round of interviews. We are responsible for ensuring compliance with and establishing
12 and maintaining all legally mandated documentation throughout

the process.

Final Interviews In addition to the steps of the process leading to an offer of em-
ployment to the top candidate, we are committed to ensuring
The interview panel will narrow the field of candidates to two or that the new incumbent’s transition into the new position will
three finalists who are then asked back for a second and final in- be smooth and successful. Our team sends formal requests for
09 terview. The second round may include meeting City staff, touring feedback using K&A’s Placement Evaluation Forms at the six-month
facilities and offices, and spending time with key executives and and one-year anniversaries of the new hire’s employment com-
other notable individuals. The second round can also consist of a mencement date to document and ensure the success of the new Automated Services Bureau Manager
town-hall or open forum style of interview, which we are available employee.
to moderate.
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