SEMCO

Recruiting a Senior Position in a New Market

As such a key role in a growing, global company, the position of Research & Development Director at SEMCO required a candidate with a very specific blend of skills and work experience. The role had a vast range of responsibilities, managing a large part of the company and with ownership of a team of engineers. It was pivotal to get someone with not only the relevant skills and experience but also with the appropriate leadership style.

This role also required relocation, as the position was based in Columbia, Missouri. Naturally, this made the assignment even more challenging. SEMCO, aware that there was very little chance of the right calibre of candidate being freely available and understanding the complexity of their requirements, decided to partner with CSG Talent.

The Process

CSG carried out numerous Skype and telephone interviews overseas, shortlisting candidates not only based on experience but also recommendations, motivations and culture fit, all the while keeping in regular contact with SEMCO.

This was a result of perseverance and years of experience, our advanced technical knowledge allowing for the easy filter of candidates, and also for measuring culture fit.

CSG's relationship with SEMCO and FlaktGroup continues to develop as we discuss further ways to support their expanding organisation.

CSG then conducted an in-depth, direct head hunt search, through our vast network of candidates. Our consultant completed expansive networking through CSG’s database, utilising personal recommendations, candidate references and research of the field.

CSG carried out numerous Skype and telephone interviews overseas, shortlisting candidates not only based on experience but also recommendations, motivations and culture fit, all the while keeping in regular contact with SEMCO.