FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Corporate Navigators has an experienced staff of researchers specialized in name generation & candidate identification. Check out this FAQ to get more information. If you have further questions that aren’t answered below, please contact us through our online form or call us at (312)-751-2100.
Q: Why should I use Corporate Navigators, an outside research firm?
A: The largest challenge in the search process is obtaining individuals to contact. Targeted research gives you a “jumpstart” on your process, allowing you to fill positions more quickly and efficiently. Corporate Navigators does the research for you, freeing your time to execute the search.
Using targeted and strategic research ensures that the prospects contacted are on target. Corporate Navigators has an experienced staff of researchers specialized in name generation and candidate identification.
Q: When can I expect to receive the research?
A: One of the things that sets Corporate Navigators apart from our competitors is our ability to start your project right away. We guarantee that you will have an installment of research within two business days of your research request.
Q: How do you generate the research?
A: Our staff is highly skilled in a variety of telephone techniques, giving us the ability to identify the type of individuals our clients seek.
We are capable of obtaining this information on a “veiled” basis so that our client’s confidentiality is never compromised. In addition, we utilize a variety of online resources that help us execute projects with thoroughness and efficiency.
Q: How do you differ from a sourcing firm?
A: Most sourcing organizations spend most or all of their time researching online. While we certainly utilize the internet, online databases, and social media resources such as LinkedIn, the majority of our time is spent calling into the companies we are exploring. This allows us to provide real-time and accurate information beyond what a sourcing firm might locate on an out-of-date website.
Additionally, we are able to include details such as direct dials, email addresses, reporting relationships, scopes of responsibility, and much more. This type of information usually cannot be gathered through typical sourcing efforts.
Q: How do you bill for your services?
A: We have a flat hourly rate for all of our services. In all cases, our telephone expenses are included in this hourly rate (with the exception of international projects). We bill upon completion of the research project. Contact us now for more information on our rates.
Q: Do you require a minimum amount of hours on a project?
A: No. We understand that our clients have urgent research needs both large and small. We do our best to assist on every project – regardless of size.
Q: I’ve had negative experiences with outside research firms in the past, why should I consider using Corporate Navigators?
A: There are many aspects of Corporate Navigators that set us apart from our competitors. Here are some examples:
- You will never receive recycled, old, or unconfirmed names. Some of our competitors may provide research from the web or another resource, but haven’t even verified if that data is current. At Corporate Navigators, we insure that the names we provide you are verified the day you receive them.
- Excellence in professionalism. The staff at Corporate Navigators comes from the world of executive search, so we understand the level of professionalism that you bring to your recruiting efforts. We strive to bring that same level of excellence to you.
- Your satisfaction is guaranteed. We will do our very best to ensure that you are pleased with the results you receive. If for any reason you are unsatisfied, we will do everything we can to resolve the situation right away.
